True content-area literacy in history requires students learn reading and writing strategies specific to history. Introduction “Do we just use the text as evidence to answer this question or can we use the date of the document also?” A bright 8th-grade student asked me this question in the middle of a lesson on Reconstruction. He and his[…]
Hear this history professor explain how history is not as ancient as it feels, and why it is so relevant today. Presentation by Dr. Patrick N. AllittCahoon Family Professor of American HistoryEmory University This talk was delivered by Dr. Allitt at TedX Emory. It can be viewed directly on their site here. Our slogan at[…]
Everybody is busy living the current and planning for the future. We can only know the direction we have taken, and what advancement looks like from history. It is essential to see our origin to appreciate the directions we have taken. It is the reason why we need to appreciate history. History is a significant[…]
History is an essential subject that enables us to plan for the future. Through its lens, we know where we are coming from, understand our present and prepare for what lies ahead. It is a cherished educational subject that allows us to appreciate many things in the current setting. What we see today was once[…]
In 1209, scholars taking refuge from hostile townsmen in Oxford migrated to Cambridge and settled there. Early Records When we first come across Cambridge in written records, it was already a considerable town. The bridge across the River Cam or Granta, from which the town took its name, had existed since at least 875. The[…]
The University of Bologna saw the first woman to earn a university degree and teach at a university. Introduction The University of Bologna is a research university in Bologna, Italy. Founded in 1088 by an organised guild of students (hence studiorum), it is the oldest university in continuous operation in the world, and the first university in the sense of a[…]
All academic papers require you to format the content according to the required citation style, and essays that you need to write in school or college are no exception. Your grades depend on many factors, and one of them is your ability to follow the necessary style guidelines. If your text is different from the[…]
By Amanda Dudley The Roman Empire spanned several centuries and has had a major influence on the world at large. As such, there is a huge chance that you may find yourself in a situation where you are required to write a paper on Ancient Rome society. But where exactly do you get your sources[…]
Anyone can identify a good film when they see it. Movies are an integral part of modern entertainment. They have been sources of inspiration and knowledge over the years. Filmmaking is a rewarding industry, with acclaimed movie stars bagging lucrative deals. They also gain lifetime recognition. Joining the industry can be straightforward as long as[…]
Learning STEM fields can help any student secure a successful career. It adapts them to find jobs in the most progressive and high-paying industries. According to analytics, about 75% of jobs today need employees with STEM skills. There is not a single school today that doesn’t offer courses on technical disciplines. However, studying those can[…]
Becoming a nurse is a fantastic career goal, and, once you are qualified, your degree will open many different doors whether you choose to work in a hospital or try something different such as community nursing, working in a prison or oil rig (or any other unusual place), or working from home doing some of[…]
English has been portrayed as the language of opportunity. It has more advantages than other languages in terms of profession, industry, technology, research, schooling, etc. If you’re taking an English class in middle school, high school, or graduate school, you might wonder why English matters, particularly if you’re planning to study or look for jobs[…]
Whether you’re a college junior or on your way to graduation, writing research essays is always stressful. Coming up with an idea your professors will love is half of the work, however. That is why we are here to discuss several of the best ideas you should consider when writing your next research essay. Environment[…]
Art is an integral part of every individual’s growth. Whether they take it as a means to escape the boredom of reality or as a means to express their creativity, there are several answers to why study arts. The term refers to a highly diverse range of activities that human beings toil themselves in to[…]
In Chicago’s 1937 ‘radio school’ experiment, technology filled the gap during a crisis. Introduction A UNICEF survey found that 94% of countries implemented some form of remote learning when COVID-19 closed schools last spring, including in the United States. This is not the first time education has been disrupted in the U.S. – nor the first time[…]
Legal professions today are considered prestigious thanks to their high demand and good pay. Whether you’re looking to become a personal injury lawyer or a criminal defense lawyer, every legal profession plays an important role in serving the citizens. As a lawyer in this discipline, your responsibility is to defend individuals and organizations that have[…]
Many people associate history with the most boring class (besides math) in their high school experience. Largely due to the way that history is presented in the schooling system, history can often seem uninteresting and unimportant to many people. However, history can actually be an extremely enriching thing to study, and can actually help you[…]
As a student, you may often wonder why you need to study history. The most cliched answer you would get is that “we must learn from our mistakes.” But that is not the only reason why you need to study history. It is an essential subject because it helps us to understand several aspects of[…]
We all had a childhood dream. It is, unfortunately, by virtue of it being a childhood dream, unlikely we will ever be able to pursue it. This is because most childhood dreams are absolutely fantastic, or as we grow older, we find ourselves more cynical and less enthusiastic about becoming, shall we say… a wizard?[…]
The Second World War was one of the most cataclysmic events humanity has ever experienced, wreaking havoc and destruction across the world. So far reaching across the globe were the effects of the war that it comes as no surprise that many history courses will dedicate a large amount of the curriculum to understanding the[…]
Your learning goals are an important part of the whole learning process. These will set the pace, establish the means, and dictate your priorities when it comes to what you are trying to achieve. To ensure that you are successful in the outcome, it is not only important to name the goals you have. You[…]
School systems realized that they couldn’t deal with the pandemic on their own. Introduction Much like what has happened in 2020, most U.S. schools closed during the 1918 influenza pandemic. Their doors were shut for up to four months, with some exceptions, to curb the spread of the disease. As a professor who teaches and[…]
The essay writing industry has been around for several decades now. The rise of the internet was a huge turning point for cheap essay writers because it allowed them to reach a broader audience. As a result, many websites went live in a short period and started competing over market share. However, developments in recent[…]
White citizens in the South organized a “Massive Resistance” campaign against integration. A Segregated Society An 1896 Supreme Court decision, Plessy v. Ferguson, had declared “separate but equal” Jim Crow segregation legal. The Plessy ruling asserted that so long as purportedly “equal” accommodations were supplied for African Americans, the races could, legally, be separated. In[…]
Over the years, people have continued to enjoy getting information, entertainment, and relaxation all from the same source. Over the years, technology has continued to evolve, and now podcasts are available to us. It’s a relatively new technology that provides the information, entertainment, and relaxation we desire, even on the go. Thousands of podcasts are[…]
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Since the arrival of technology, there is a revolution in every field and department. The ways of getting an education have been revolutionized. Now seeking knowledge is a lot easier than it ever was. You can get loads of information and knowledge from the internet. Thousands of websites and online portals are there to help[…]
As a high school golfer, have you been looking forward to working in the golf industry? There are lots of college options that can drive up your career in the golf industry. A wrong belief most high school golfers have is that becoming a professional golfer is the only career path in the industry. In[…]
Learn how an essay writing can awake the interest of the students to history so that they can speak up about historical events of their motherland. For many students, a historical talk in everyday life is a rare thing to do. Unless we are not talking about the students of a historical faculty. As a[…]
These days, you can find many websites that are helping kids and students get done with the assignments. No matter what type of learner you are, you will definitely find something for yourself on the internet. For example, you can watch tutorial videos or use a writing service that will do homework instead of you.[…]