My research proposal should read like this:
My paper will attempt to illustrate my ability to bullshit through a 15-17 page research paper. I will utilize the thesaurus to the best of my ability. The majority of my information will come from Wikipedia, but I will cite other, more reliable sources. Ultimately, the purpose of the paper will be to obtain an A- or at least a B.
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Aw...what's your paper on? Maybe I can help.
I'm doing one over aggression in adolescent females and another over New Orleans significance to African American History.
They might not be so bad if I had ever done this type of paper before. The first one is APA format, but the second one? I have NO CLUE what he wants!
Hey, how are you studying for the GRE? Did you pick up the books or sign up for an online program? I've got to start studying ASAP. I bought the vocabulary flashcards, but I don't see that they're helping me that much.
Oh and yes, if you would like to help, I would sure appreciate it!
I'm studying for both GREs a subject test (homemade flashcards and a tutor) and the general test (workbook, pre made flashcards, and online course). The flashcards for math are helping me ALOT, but the online course is only good for really charting my progress and identifying weaknesses. I have to take some more practice tests, but from previous experience the best thing to do is take LOTS AND LOTS OF PRACTICE TESTS. For me it's not really about knowing the material, it's about knowing the test and how the test "thinks." This will help you with analogies and reading comp, which for me are the trickiest.
As for the paper, for the one you have no clue, I recommend you ask him/her what he/she wants. Trust me. As a prof, even seeing a student make the effort to come talk to me in office hours means a lot. If for no other reason because the college requires me to have them and students never use them so I sit here surfing blogs all day ;-) But generally, and this isn't true, most profs are willing to help you figure it out. If not, I would say look at the issues in the syllabus and that come up in course discussion. If there is something there that really speaks to you then focus on that.
I hope that helped.
I mean to say "Generally and this isn't ALWAYS true" not "this isn't true." My point is that most profs are happy to help-sure some aren't but it doesn't hurt to try.
My tried and true LSAT advice: Get the book, take the first practice test, cry, begin at the beginning and work all the way through.
Sweet. Thanks, 'mouse. I kind of figured that's how that would go down... :(
It's official that my last year of undergrad is going to SUCK.
Honey, that's generally how the last year of undergrad works. Don't know if it makes you feel better but my last semester of college I almost bled to death. Seriously. So trust me I know what's like to be stressed out and trying to keep up grades all while preparing for the next stage of life. But it can be done.
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