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Writing The Introduction

What does an introduction require? An introduction serves as the foundation for the essay. The introduction provides the reader with the information they will need to understand the information presented […]

5 P’s of Strategic Thinking

If you do not see the podcast, click here to listen. September is International Strategic Thinking Month, and once again, the Learning for Success Center is eager to help students […]

Wake Up Your Writing! The Case for Active vs. Passive Voice

Which of the following sentences is more engaging? 1. She jumped out of bed. 2. The bed was jumped out of by the woman. While the first sentence demands attention, […]

Using Routines for Academic Success

If you do not see the podcast, click here to listen. Creating routines to shape our day, week, or term is a valuable way to improve our academic performance. Healthy […]

The Writer’s First Step: Understanding Assignment Directions

     Sitting down to research or write an essay is often a challenge, and a writer may wonder what to do if they do not understand the instructions included […]

Wake-Up Call: The Night I Learned Sleep Matters

If you do not see the podcast, click here to listen. This week’s blog is written by one of our very own Peer Tutors in the Learning for Success Center, […]

Importance of Direction/Action Words: Understanding Assignments for Success

Action Words: Even the best students get stumped by assignment directions, but it helps to know what key action words actually mean.  For example, discuss, explain, identify, define, describe are […]

Eat to Learn!

If you do not see the podcast, click here to listen. In a previous post, Boost Your Brain With Healthy Eating, I asserted that “better nutrition means stronger memory, greater […]

Overcoming Writing Anxiety

A blank Microsoft Word screen. Your fingers resting on the keys, waiting for the words to come out. A complete sense of doubt that this assignment will ever get finished. […]

Turning Awareness Into Action

If you do not see the podcast, click here to listen. The Learning for Success Center at Purdue Global is “Turning Awareness Into Action” with our Mental Health Awareness Month […]