How To Use Peer Reviewed Research In Your Academic Paper

In this recurring and evolving age of information, one shouldn’t limit themselves to curiosity and exploration for knowledge. Everything starts with an idea and becomes the foundation of something new or better that contributes to society. If you’re seeking solutions to problems, the best way to find it is through evidence and research, thus you’re encouraged to write academically.

Academic writing is a piece of uniformly written work with brief, concise, truthful, and systematic evidence. This aims to find a solution to a problem and its results are either an invention or innovation.

The research process of academic writing doesn’t solely involve collecting preexisting information from different sources and combining them to label as your own. Instead, research involves a thorough investigation imbued with critical thinking. In order to write your academic paper, analytical thinking skills are paramount.

With that being said, when writing your academic paper, you should gather information only from reliable sources, such as peer reviewed research. These scholarly works are important pillars of science that should be utilized with full responsibilities by the researchers, while gaining its benefits as well.

 

What Is Peer Reviewed Research? 

Basically, peer reviewed research is a scholarly article, journal, research paper, or any written work that is reviewed by two or more experts in their designated field, along with suggestions and recommendations for revision, before being accepted for publication. There’s no researcher and research that produced a perfect work for the first time, thus the need for a larger room for improvement.

Peer reviewing matters greatly on the field of science. As a researcher, you should hold ethical responsibility for the sake of the quality and truthfulness in your work. You have to keep in mind that findings and results that you collect will contribute to the advancement of society. Thus, it’s only proper to put research, upon which researchers make claims about certain phenomena, under scrutiny by anyone accountable for it. 

There are numerous approaches to peer review, but generally, the two most common are: single-blind peer review and double-blind peer review. In a single-blind peer review, the reviewer knows who the author is but the reviewer’s name is hidden from the author. On the other hand, both parties are anonymous to one another in a double-blind peer review.

A peer review process is complex and strict, simply because of the importance it holds to the scientific community. If you’re interested more in discovering peer review and its manifestations, make sure to check out this post: What Is Peer Review In Science? A Complete Guide.

 

Importance of Using Peer-Reviewed Work On Your Paper

Now that the concept and importance of peer review is explained, let’s now go to the significance of incorporating it into another body of work. First of all, take note that not all journals and its enclosed articles are peer reviewed, especially free-to-access, online journals. So when you search for sources in your academic paper, and if you’re particular to peer reviewed research, you’ll have to dig in deeper. 

In terms of finding reliable and complete peer reviewed sources online, your university library account is essential to access those information. First, you can search for peer reviewed sources in your own university’s database and make sure to filter the ‘refereed’ from those that are not. 

In Google scholar, most peer reviewed journals only feature their abstract and a few short information about the research. Other peer reviewed journals that show their complete research might not have as good quality as those private ones, so take advantage of utilizing your university subscription. 

Generally, academic journals are categorized into ‘tiers’ which classifies their standing within the field and their selectiveness in accepting articles for their journal. The higher a journal sits on the ranking, the higher their reputation in providing top-of-the-line research, as well as their standards for accepting. Before papers are being submitted in their system, they always provide author guidelines that will be the basis of their acceptance or rejection. 

By definition, peer reviewed research are definitely reliable and credible sources to, not just add into your paper, but prioritize in doing so. They sit on a higher standard, quality, and authority in providing what information you need, as compared to non-peer reviewed ones. Basically, they’re not just ‘something’ to incorporate, but should ideally be on your work.

How To Incorporate Them Into Your Paper

Once you’ve found peer reviewed research to include on your paper, the next challenge now is how to incorporate them into your paper properly, with utmost critical and analytical thinking. Take note that peer reviewed research belongs under any scientific work, thus they’re cited as how all research would be, but we’ll get into the specifics later.

Before adding sources into your paper to prove your claims, you’ll have to find them first. But, it can be difficult to recognize peer reviewed research from non-peer reviewed ones, so you need to be creative in finding them. Most professors will require you to utilize peer reviewed research anyway. Peer reviewed works can also be referred to as “scholarly journals” or “refereed journals.”

To make your hunt a lot easier, here are some helpful tips:

  1. Limit your database, filtering only peer reviewed research. Whether you’re searching for sources in your university’s database or the online database, always narrow down your search through selecting that option or feature before clicking the search button. As mentioned earlier, some high quality peer reviewed research might only show a short summary, thus widen your exploration.
  2. Search in reliable websites and databases only. No matter how difficult finding sources can be, always make sure that you’re getting information only from legitimate and reliable websites. Some of the best and most reliable databases are listed here by the University of Michigan.
  3. Confirm that the publication is a peer reviewed research. Now comes to the most detailed part is to authenticate a peer reviewed research, especially if you weren’t able to identify if your source is really peer reviewed. Thus, you’ll have to look for journals physically. Although they’re not entirely successful with all resources, here are some suggested steps:
  • Look up for the masthead of the paper, usually enclosed in a box at the front or end of the whole publication. This contains necessary publication information. If you still haven’t identified it as peer reviewed, proceed to the next step.
  • See the masthead if there’s any information about methods for journal submission. Usually, there’s a written “…submit three copies…” if they’re peer reviewed, suggesting that the work has to be submitted to the reviewers first before being accepted for publication. However, this is not always the case.
  • Lastly, do your own judgment. Definitely, there are criteria to check if the work is professionally written. Check for technical terminologies, complete research parts (abstract, chapter 1 to 5, accessory parts), and most importantly, legitimate bibliographies and footnotes. 
  • If you have already conducted these steps but you’re still not sure if it’s peer reviewed, don’t be afraid to consult your instructor, colleagues, and even your institution. More sources from different minds means that you can have more diversity in your work.

Once you’ve compiled all your peer reviewed sources, it’s time to write your academic paper and incorporate these ideas in a unique and informative way. Now, onto the real process of putting these peer reviewed research into your academic paper, here are some tips that you can treat as a writing guide:

Start Early and Steer Clear From Procrastination

Everyone has probably gone through this at some point of their life: not starting a task immediately and finding themselves procrastinating right before the deadline. Writing an academic paper obviously takes time, and since your scholarly sources are written to be understood by mostly experts, it will take more time for you to incorporate them into your paper. 

To overcome this challenge, start your research early. Once you step into the process of incorporating and analyzing your scholarly sources, they’re more difficult to read and translate in your way. Most ideas will be new and unfamiliar to you. Thus, compile relevant peer reviewed research papers and start reading the abstracts and summaries first to identify if they’ll be helpful for your topic. 

Then, sort out all scholarly sources that are relevant to your topic, then start reading them thoroughly. The most time-consuming part of your research is definitely the second chapter which comprises the review of related literature and studies, which you will discuss the findings in scholarly journals that are related to your topic.

Conventionally, the second chapter always goes after the first, obviously. However, writing the second chapter first before the statement of the problem can give you a broader view of the topic.

 

Follow The Style Guide Of Journal Of Choice

Academic papers are always written systematically through following a specific format. Since journals and publication platforms sometimes vary in terms of formatting, always follow the style guide of your journal of choice. If your paper is a subject requirement, then use your professor’s provided style guide. 

Practicing this skill will be helpful when you continue to write during your academic and corporate future. Every journal has their own style and configuration so make sure that you follow them strictly, and set your personal preferences aside.

When incorporating your scholarly sources, never copy paste them as is, especially if they have a different style guide. These sources are meant to support and give evidence to your claims, so you need to explain them in a way that is connected to your topic. Make sure that you use these information while complying with the required style guide.

 

Make Use of Proper Citation

Peer reviewed or not, academic research has to be credited to its rightful authors. Failure to meet this ethical responsibility leads to a serious crime known as plagiarism. When mentioning ideas that are not originally yours, always make use of proper citation. 

Generally, sources and references are used not just to prove your claims, but it can also present facts and statistics, highlight relevant examples and illustrations, give authority to a certain idea, and so on. Before you add a source in your paper, it’s noteworthy to identify the purpose of utilizing it and how it will be presented in the best possible way. 

When utilizing your sources and writing them in your own words, always cite the source. Generally, there are three major citation style guides used in academic writing, depending on your field or topic:

  • American Psychological Association (APA): Education, engineering, social sciences
  • Modern Language Association (MLA): History, art, English, music, philosophy, linguistics, language, religion
  • Chicago Manual of Style: Supports two styles: (1) Chicago Notes and Bibliography, history and humanities, and (2) Chicago Author-Date, natural sciences, physical sciences, and social sciences

At the end of your paper, the list of all scholarly sources utilized in your research is always expected, and this is known as either the bibliography or reference list. 

 

Integrate Your Sources Seamlessly

If you’ve successfully compiled all your scholarly sources, determined the purpose of using them, and identified which citation style guide to use, it’s time to integrate them into your paper through three methods:

  • Paraphrasing: In paraphrasing, you put the relevant ideas from the source and translate them into your own words, while still giving credit to the original author. Paraphrased texts are almost the same length as the original text since you’ve put attention to details, but in your own words. It’s best to use this method when the original idea wasn’t clearly explained and you seem to have a better way of doing it.
  • Summarizing: As the word suggests, summarizing is creating a summary of an idea, thus highlighting only the key, concise points of a text. Summarizing is best to do when presenting all the main ideas in a paper briefly.
  • Quoting: When the ideas that you’ll incorporate into your paper are entirely important and specific, you have to quote them directly from the author. Always enclose these direct quotes in quotation marks and add proper citations. 

With overflowing resources, you might become too overwhelmed and overuse these information. Always keep in mind to be selective and concise. Include only relevant information that can contribute to your paper’s topic, since not everything in your scholarly journals will be directly relevant to your research. You’ll definitely encounter using two to three paragraphs, if you’re lucky enough, amidst a scholarly paper with multiple pages.

While filtering out only the essential information, also take note to stay focused on your topic. Your sources are only meant to support your claims, thus your paper shouldn’t be centered on these. Moreover, don’t overuse too many sources and quotations into a single paragraph.

 

Salient Points

Research is a mesmerizing endeavor that never stops – you think of a central idea to solve your problem, find relevant information to support them, and try to prove your claims. It’s a continuous learning process that encourages people to keep on pursuing their curiosities. While scholarly sources are abundant in different fields of science, you should be able to recognize, classify, find their purpose, and incorporate them into your research in a logical manner. 

 

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Making Friends in College: Tips that Work

There are many tips on making friends in college. What for? Why do you need these tips? Some people – we know this from life and numerous movies about college students – have only one or two best friends or maybe even just a sibling and are doing just fine. They completely devote their student life either to study or to some hobby. They have a goal, and they don’t need to hang out aimlessly. Mostly these guys and girls are introverts. They can make more friends, but they don’t need it. But such students are a minority. What about the rest?

So You Are in College…

Being alone in college, especially if you live on campus, is next to impossible. And quoting someone famous, “One cannot live in society and be free from society.” So even if you have the strongest desire to keep your distance, be ready to accept the fact that it’s not going to happen, always someone will keep you company, even if you do not want it: a teacher, a roommate in a dorm, a neighbor at a table in the dining room, and so on. 

But one thing is the society that is being imposed on you, and another thing entirely is the society that you want and seek. We are social beings and need to be surrounded by people. Just be sure to choose the right ones. 

So the question is, What to do? How to make friends with people who potentially may change your life for the better?

There are a lot of “classic” tips, whole instructions and guidelines, which contain various tips on how to make friends in college. Some of these tips are more like good wishes because, in practice, not all of them work.

On the other hand, some of the tips are quite suitable for their use, because they are taken from life and tested by real people. Below we will try to share only the tips that do work.

Become Interested in Others

If you want to make friends with someone, you must show genuine interest in a person. Ask about his or her hobbies, favorite movies, exciting experiences like traveling or backpacking, about their day and family, but not in a stalking way though – just a friendly interest. Let them ask you the same questions, and don’t be shy to answer. It may turn out you have lots in common, and the next thing you know, you are the best buddies.

Try to be open and friendly, but don’t overshare, or you might end up earning a reputation of a weirdo. Show only your positive sides, and leave your flaws for the next level of friendship.

Of course, for some, it may contradict the Be Yourself advice, but in this case, you need to take time and be sure it is the right person you are opening up to.

Remember not to impose your company on another person, especially if he or she gives you the cold shoulder repeatedly. Here it is best to politely “bow out” and leave.

It’s All About the Right Place

Let’s also think about where and how it’s easiest to make friends in college.

Where does a college student spend the most time? The answer is obvious: in the classroom, in the dorm, and in the cafeteria. It is easiest to try to make a friend in one of these places. You will have to get acquainted in any case cause you will not be able to remain incognito for all of your university years.

And one of the simplest ways to make a friend is to suggest a joint pastime: going out for a coffee or lunch before the classes start, walking together to the next class or back to the dorm, watching a movie in the nearest cinema, or going to a university event. Spending time together will let you learn more about the potential friend and whether you’d like to continue building a friendship. It is also an ideal moment to let the other person learn more about you. As mentioned above, try to show your best self. And most importantly, be positive: people tend to feel uncomfortable and confused around sad and or negative individuals!

Joint pastime is not limited to fun activities only. You can also be spending lots of time on a joint project or working together on complicated writing assignments, for which you can hire professional essay writers and spend the extra free time getting new knowledge on favorite subjects.

Sports events, social activities, music groups, theater performances, libraries, and any other type of student activity you can think about – all are great places to make friends, and at the same time, do what you enjoy. Just like you get interested in other people, they will get interested in you and will try to make friends with you. Just be sure not to get too nervous and give them a chance to know you. After all, not only you want to build friendships in college.

Final Thoughts

Having someone to have your back in college and share unforgettable moments of being a student is priceless. Often friendships built during the college years turn into lifetime friendships. Don’t rid yourself of a chance to find a new best friend by staying aside and distancing. We only live once!

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How Can You Keep Your Kids Safe At School?

As parents, sending our kids to school each and every day can be one of the most emotionally challenging things we do. We give up control of who we love the most, and sometimes there are serious dangers associated with the school environment.

These risks can start as soon as our kids get on the school bus. The school bus, particularly if your kid rides one that’s older and has fewer safety features, can be dangerous. 

Then throughout the day, there are a number of other possible risks, from dealing with bullies at school to the precautions kids with food allergies need to adhere to.

While as parents school might make us feel nervous, we do have to realize that teachers and administrators are doing their best to make it a safe environment.

Even so, are there things we can also do as parents?

School Bus Safety

If your child rides the bus to and from school, this is a good place to start focusing as far as helping to improve their level of safety. 

Work with your child, particularly if your child is younger, about how to be safe at the bus stop. This includes ensuring that you’re always on time, so no one is rushing. Rushing to the school bus can increase the likelihood of accidents. 

Your child should always stand at least three “giant” steps from the curb while they wait for the bus, and younger kids should have supervision until the bus arrives and they’re safely on.

Children should not ever walk behind the bus, and your child should learn that if they drop something, they should tell the bus driver before they try to pick it up. 

Other school bus safety tips that are important for kids to learn are:

  • Kids should always wait until the bus stops, and the doors open all the way before they approach to get on or stand up to get off. 
  • Teach your kids to use the handrail as they’re getting on and off the bus.
  • Don’t let your child have any hanging objects such as drawstrings when they’re getting on or off the bus. 

Learn the Procedures at Your Child’s School

Every school will have its own safety and emergency procedures and guidelines.

As a parent, learn what these are and regularly check in to make sure there are no changes or updates you need to be aware of. 

When you’re familiar with this information, you can then go over it with your child and make sure he or she will feel confident if certain situations arise. 

Your goal in helping your kids learn how to take proper safety measures should be encouraging them to be active, and take an active role in their safety instead of one that’s passive. 

Teach Your Kids When to Speak Up

Even the best teachers and school officials don’t see everything that might be happening. As a parent, your role in keeping your kids safe involves teaching them how to speak up when they see something that’s not right. 

Speaking up doesn’t mean tattling, and there are ways you can work with your child to differentiate these situations.  

Talk with your child about behaviors that aren’t safe or are unacceptable, and how to approach someone in charge when they see these things happening. 

If your child tells you something that seems especially harmful or dangerous, go directly to school officials. 

Be a Safety Advocate

Being involved is critical to make sure your child has a good school experience. 

As a parent, there are ways you can advocate to make the school environment safer for everyone. 

While many schools may have plans in place for certain situations, these may be in need of an update, or they may need improvements, and you can play a role in whether or not that happens. 

Ask school officials whether all staff have been trained in crisis response, and whether or not the emergency or crisis plans are reviewed and updated every year.

Talk to school officials about how they decide what’s developmentally appropriate for kids as far as crisis training. Has the school done a full risk assessment to determine and address what their vulnerabilities might be?

How does the school identify and deal with potential threats, including threats of violence from students, parents, or other people directly associated with the school?

Encourage Open Communication with Your Child

The more openly and honestly your child communicates with you, the more you will know about what’s going on at school. You’ll also be able to identify any red flags before they become larger problems.

A few tips for good communication with your kids include:

  • Don’t make your child feel judged for sharing their feelings. In younger kids, you can help them learn the right words to express what they’re feeling. 
  • Work with your child on problem-solving skills. 
  • Be honest when you communicate with your child if you hope for your child to do the same. 
  • Simply be available and willing to listen, whenever it’s needed. You can’t always schedule a time or structure time for a conversation. Your child will talk when they want to and are ready. 
  • Show your child you’re actively listening to what they’re saying.
  • Learn how to read body language and facial expressions. 

Keep Your Child’s Records Up to Date

Your child might have an allergy or health problem, and the only way for the people at the school to know that is if you communicate with them. Regularly check-in to make sure your child’s records are accurate and complete. 

Speak to teachers, the school nurse, and anyone else who’s relevant about what your child’s needs are and how you handle their mental or physical health conditions. 

It’s scary to let go of control as a parent, but there are things you can do to facilitate a safe school experience for your child through your active involvement. 

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Career Choices if You Love the Outdoors

Do you hate the idea of being cooped up in an office all day? Do you instead long to spend most of your time in nature? This might feel incompatible with settling down and getting a “real” job, but having a career doesn’t always mean you have to spend all your time in meetings and sitting in front of computers fiddling with spreadsheets. There are plenty of exciting jobs that maximize your time in the outdoors. In most cases, you’ll need a bachelor’s degree at minimum.

Think About Funding

Education can be expensive, so you need to start thinking about how you will pay for it. If it’s a graduate degree you are after, you should focus on programs that offer fellowships, assistantships or other opportunities for funding. If you’re entering an undergraduate program, you may have to take out student loans unless you have substantial savings. Even if you qualify for federal student loans based on need, these might not be enough. You can also apply for private student loans. Over the last decade, a number of private lenders online have made the process easier.

Strengthen Your Science Skills

Most of the career path jobs that you do outdoors are in the field of science. If you’re a high school student, you’ll want to get a good grounding in biology, chemistry and your other science courses. If you’re an adult who is considering a career change, you might want to look into taking some college courses to brush up. If your degree is another field, such as the humanities, you may have to take a number of courses to get the foundation you need.

Research

If you’re entering college as a freshman, you don’t have to decide immediately what you want to study, but it will be helpful if you go in with some idea. If you’re an adult making a career change, you need more certainty. Among the opportunities are biologist or wildlife specialist, botanist, park ranger or conservation scientist. If you’re more interested in growing things than studying things that grow, you might be interested in farming. While this can seem like an old-fashioned job, there are opportunities in smaller-scale sustainable and organic farming, providing high-end produce to farmer’s markets and restaurants. There are also jobs that may not be specifically focused on the natural world but which include a substantial amount fieldwork in the outdoors. For example, as an archeologist, you’ll spend a lot of your time digging outside.

Get in Shape

If you already love the outdoors, it’s likely you are already in decent shape, but if you aren’t, make this the incentive you need. You don’t need to be able to run marathons to work outdoors, but you’ll be much more comfortable in your outdoor job if you maintain a minimal level of fitness. Depending on the field you work in and your specialty, you might need to be prepared to do some hiking. Other jobs, such as farming and archeology, may require bending and squatting along with some upper body strength.

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Five Benefits of Creating a Virtual Learning Environment

Which one do you prefer? A virtual classroom or a traditional classroom? If you have many life commitments, a virtual learning experience is the best choice to further your studies. If you are yet to make this decision, too, here are five benefits you can expect from virtual learning.

  1. Convenient

A classroom setup operates within limitations of its location and time. That is, if you are not in class at a particular time and place, you cannot take part in the lesson. Yet, a virtual learning environment breaks such barriers. Learning can happen anywhere. Then, with various digital tools, you can record and replay the lesson at any time you want. For example, a virtual classroom at Roehampton University is possible on a desktop, laptop, or smartphone as long as one has access to the internet. Hence, this convenience means that a virtual classroom will have more participants, from all walks of life.

  1. Flexible Schedules

A virtual learning environment is flexible. You can take the lesson during a tea break or lunch break. Better still, participate in an education conference in your working hours. That way, your colleagues can take part in the class. This flexibility works best for students who also juggle work, family, and studies. In contrast, you can only attend a classroom set up at the stated lesson time.  

  1. Better Knowledge Retention

Most virtual lessons are in the form of short study packs with measurable goals. Plus, they are quite interactive. Meaning, you can switch back and forth to an area you have any learning difficulties. That is, you can bookmark the lessons you need to focus on some more. Then, the software uses your experience to sets up more practice exercises. In turn, it assists you to grasp the concepts faster. In the end, you understand and keep knowledge in a virtual learning setup better than in a classroom setup.

  1. Instant Feedback

Have you submitted your test online? You get your final score instantly. Plus, the evaluation comes with links to further resources. The same applies once you complete a topic. You can grade the issue depending on how well you understood it. That way, the learning platform will set for your reminders and goals on what you need to emphasize on. In a physical classroom, one tutor may struggle to give feedback to more student queries. For he has a packed course to deliver in a limited time to deliver his lesson.

  1. Better Engagement and Participation

Physical lessons allow for interactions through class groups and presentations. But a virtual learning platform raises the stakes even further. You get to chat with colleagues as you work on your assignment or project. Then, liaise with your supervisor to get clarification on any instructions that seem unclear. You get to do this at any time and place that is convenient for you. In the end, you will share, connect, and learn from your classmates in ways that are not possible in a physical class setup.

Conclusion

A switch from a physical classroom to a virtual learning environment can seem daunting at first. For you have to be tech-savvy to keep up with the digital tools. Yet, once you master the ropes, nothing can stop you from excelling in your studies. Try virtual learning today.

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TOK Essay Writing: A Step-by-Step Guide for Students

TOK essay is an independent research work, the purpose of which is to systematize, consolidate, and expand a student’s theoretical and practical knowledge on a particular topic. Students can choose a topic independently or from a list of numerous options the teacher proposes. The volume of this paper is usually 1600 words. 

The main task of the author of the TOK paper is to demonstrate the level of scientific qualification and ability to independently conduct scientific research and solve specific scientific and practical tasks. This scientific content has an internal unity and reflects the progress of the selected topic development. Arguments and counterarguments form the basis of the essay. They allow expressing the author’s position and drawing reasonable conclusions.

Writing a TOK essay is not easy. The student must be able to formulate the purpose of the research, draw up an outline, conduct a bibliographic search using modern information technologies, etc. If you have difficulties completing the assignment, you can always contact professional writers and buy a tok essay online. The speed and quality of work will please you. However, if you want to cope with the task yourself, read the step-by-step guide below and learn how to write an excellent paper in just 5 steps.

Writing a TOK Essay in 5 Easy Steps

The execution of the TOK essay can be conditionally presented in the form of 5 interconnected stages. Each is described in detail in the following sections.

Justification of the Topic and Purpose of the Work

The first stage includes justification of the topic and purpose of the work. Choosing a topic is an essential point. The success of the essay largely depends on this. To make the right choice, it is necessary to pay attention to the scientific and practical relevance of the topic, required literature availability, materials for implementation, etc.

At the beginning of the work, it is essential to imagine the general result of the research, that is, its purpose. In addition, specifying the general purpose of research objectives should also be performed.

Determination of the Research Objectives

The second stage allows for determining the objectives based on the main purpose. It is important to think over the paper structure and outline. The outline should reproduce the work’s main content and structure – the form of its implementation. 

Analysis of Literary Sources 

The third stage includes the processing and analysis of literary sources. First of all, you need to study the literary sources and compile a bibliography. Bibliographic directories, reference catalogs, and library catalogs (both alphabetical and systematic) represent a good basis for an independent search of literary sources. Try to give the most important attention to periodicals, magazines, and newspapers. They often include the latest results of scientists’ research.

TOK Essay Writing According to the Structure

The TOK essay consists of an introduction, several paragraphs, a general conclusion, and a list of sources used. In the introduction, it is necessary to justify the choice of the topic, reveal its scientific significance and relevance, highlight the history of its study, as well as note controversial and unresolved issues of the topic.

The main body of the work consists of several paragraphs. Therefore, you should alternately provide arguments and counterarguments with examples here to support the stated position.

In the conclusions, try to concisely state the research results, recommendations, and suggestions for their practical use. Complete the work with a list of used literature.

Paper Proofreading and Preparation for Submission

The TOK essay is drawn up, reviewed, and prepared for submission to the teacher at the last stage. Found errors are corrected. Formatting of the paper according to the requirements takes place.

TOK Essay Writing Algorithm

The TOK essay writing process can be presented in the following sequence:

  1. Selection and justification of the topic;
  2. Identification and selection of literature on the topic;
  3. Clarification of the purpose and objectives of the research;
  4. Studying and summarizing the literature on the topic;
  5. Drawing up a preliminary work plan;
  6. Presentation of the text according to the structure of the paper;
  7. Conducting experimental research, summarizing its results;
  8. Formulation of conclusions and recommendations;
  9. Drawing up a list of used sources.

Concluding Remarks

Thus, a TOK essay is a work that allows a student to develop practical skills in scientific work, reveal the level of knowledge in a particular specialization or field, demonstrate the ability to think independently, as well as make generalizations and conclusions.

The process of writing a TOK essay involves several stages. The quality of the paper is significantly influenced by the skillful use of available theoretical and practical material. The selection of data, their critical understanding, and processing are critical in preparing and writing a TOK essay. Apply the tips provided in the article and cope with the assignment successfully!

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8 Hour Custom Essay Writing Service: Why Do Students Order Their Papers Online?

On the internet, you can find many companies like 8 Hour essay writing service that offer paid assignments done by professionals. Such services offer quick delivery and good quality, so often it is recommended for students to order their papers from them if it is too hard to deal with all the tasks. 

So can you actually trust such companies as 8HourEssay.com to do your papers? Here on this page, you can find more facts about such services and why students order their homework with them.

Essay Writing Service: Reasons Why Students Get Their Homework on the Internet

There are many services that offer top quality and low prices, but can they actually be trusted? Many students are spending their money on getting their papers done by the essay writing service. Are they actually as good as promised? Here are some of the reasons why young people are using their assistance: 

  • It helps to save time. With the help of a writing service, you don’t have to spend all of your free time on homework since it will be done by the best experts. Instead, you will be able to do things you always wanted to but couldn’t. 
  • Papers will be highly graded. When students decide to buy their assignments with the online help, they trust their homework to the professionals who will be able to do the task on the highest level possible. This way, students will get much better grades and will be able to improve their GPA. 
  • It’s cheaper than hiring a tutor. Of course, tutoring services are often one of the most effective ways to achieve academic heights, but it can be pretty expensive as well. Online homework help is affordable and cheap, so students will not have to spend all their savings on it. 
  • New knowledge and skills gained from the best experts. Whenever you get an assignment written in perfect American or British English, you can be sure that it is done correctly. With trustworthy specialists from 8HourEssay.com, you will learn about how to do different types of papers and complete them with ease. 
  • You will be get done with all your assignments quickly. When you buy a paper online, you can manage all of the essays in short terms. You can just ask the writer to write your essay by a specific date, and you will not have to worry about deadlines anymore.
  • Students will be able to handle even the hardest assignment like a dissertation or any other college assignment. The reliable essay writing service will know how to do even the most complicated task. You will not have to stress out about difficult papers that will take too much time to complete.
  • Less stress. Everyone knows how stressful school can be. This is why when you decide to turn for help to the writing services, you can decrease the amount of stress in your life and get enough rest.

Deal with Your College Assignments with Ease 

Many students are complaining about their homework since there is often not enough time for anything else. This is why one of the best solutions is to turn for help to the professional writers from USA and UK. 

There is a variety of services that are rated as one of the best, including Rushessay and 8HourEssay.com, that will write your paper fast. Just send your “Help me with my homework” message to the support team, and they will assist you with your assignment right away.

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When To Start Preparing Your Child For College: The Earlier The Better

Yes, some parents are starting the journey to higher education when their kids are still in elementary school. Are they crazy? No, they understand that a good education starts with a foundation created when they are young.

Though there are great public universities and the more you put into an education the more you get out, it does pay to go to upper echelon schools. Getting into MIT is not easy, for example, so you need to start the process early. Take a look at Going Ivy to get an idea of what is required.

Take advantage of a child’s ability to learn at every stage of the learning process and you will put them on a path to academic success. 

Here are some tips on how to start your child’s higher education while they are young without burning them out.

 

Make learning fun

When learning feels like a chore, then the battle is already lost. Kids should be excited to learn and develop a curiosity about the world around them that lasts a lifetime.

Share your own passions with your kids to let them know that learning doesn’t stop as you get older. If they see you diving into a subject you are really interested in then kids will follow with their own interests. 

Another way is to always look for opportunities to learn about the world around them. When out on a walk, encourage them to find some bugs on the way and then talk about what the bug does and why it’s important for them to exist. Talk about the weather and how it works. Kids love understanding how the world works and this will foster a curiosity in many other areas.

 

Don’t put pressure on grades

Their grades are obviously important but the act of learning has a greater impact on their future. If you put pressure on them to get good grades, it makes learning stressful for them.

They should be rewarded for getting good grades but more importantly rewarded for learning. The grades are just a way of understanding what areas your child needs to work on and not a way to prove their worth.

Lighten up the pressure and let them learn and enjoy the process without the added pressure to perform.

Good grades are important but more when they get to middle school, not so much in elementary.

 

Find your child’s learning style

There are three main types of learning styles: kinesthetic, auditory and visual. Find the one that your child most responds to and focus their learning there.

For instance, kinesthetic learning is where kids learn from being active rather than listening or reading. They learn by doing and while moving around. If your kid has trouble sitting still then he or she is likely a kinesthetic learner. Don’t try to make them learn in another way as it will have the opposite effect. 

Visual learners will need to see something to learn from it and likewise auditory learning requires hearing it. 

 

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Changing Career at 40 – It’s Not Too Late

Just because you are 40 or over, this does not mean that you have to stick with the same career for life. It’s entirely possible to move on if you are prepared to plan carefully and put some hard work in. 

There are several things that you need to do if you want to change careers when you are 40 or over. Actions you need to take include checking with experts such as onlinecoursesaustralia.edu.au, to find any additional training you may need. You also need to think about why you want to change careers and what you want to achieve. 

Why do you want to change careers? 

If you are feeling trapped by your current career, or are simply no longer motivated, you need to understand why. This is important as you have to make sure that any career choices you make help to address the issues that you have. 

For instance, you may relish the idea of being more creative or you may want to have more responsibility. The things that excite or interest you should form the central part of any career path that you take. 

What achievements would you be proud of? 

Most people like to have something they can be proud of at the end of the day. You need to decide what would give you a sense of pride. You may decide that creating unique designs is appealing, or you may like the idea of helping someone to deal with their problems. Whatever you focus on needs to give you the pride that you are seeking. 

You should also make sure that these factors are matched to your skills. After all, if you have no artistic flair then interior design is unlikely to be a good career for you, no matter how much you like the idea of it. 

Be prepared for hard work 

There is no doubt that retraining for a new career, once you have reached middle age, is not easy. If you need to learn new things in order to change career, you should be prepared to put in a lot of effort. 

Of course, many employers are happy to take experience into account as well as qualifications. This means that some of the skills that you already have may be transferable to a new career. 

The value of networking 

One of the best ways to start on a new career path is to use the network of contacts that you have. They may have valuable advice that you can use. They may also know of opportunities that you can take advantage of. It’s also worth trying to expand your network, by attending events in the local area, or online networking sessions. 

Do you really want to leave? 

This is a question that only you can answer. You may think that you have decided that you definitely want to move on from your current career.

However, the situation may change if you speak to your boss about your thoughts. If you are a valuable member of the team, they may be prepared to give you what you need in order to make your current role more satisfying. If this happens, you may prefer to stay where you are. 

It’s clear that it’s not too late to change career, even if you have reached the age of 40. You just need to plan and train effectively. You also need to make sure that a change is really the best option for you. 

 

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Benefits of documentation and creative writing

Writing is often deemed as a cathartic activity. For young adults and teenagers, writing is arguably one of the best activities one can indulge in.

It doesn’t matter what sort of writing or reading you’re into; what matters the most is that you’re making an active endeavor to integrate this activity in your lifestyle and daily activities. To help you get there, or to provide more momentum, this segment is directed towards highlighting the many benefits that this activity brings for the user!

Simply speaking, the benefits and advantages of these presents are endless. However, we’ve highlighted the top few ones that we believe are the most influential. 

A subtle form of therapy  

There are several studies and research done on the matter of reading and writing, especially when done by young individuals. The general conclusion that the bulk of the authorities arrived at stated how writing could be a form of therapy for young kids. 

This is primarily attributed to the fact that writing enables self-expression and acknowledgment of how you’re feeling in the present moment, which can often lead to self-actualization. 

Helps improve vocabulary

We’ve all been there. Once you get the hang of writing, you’ll want to get better at the craft. To help you get there, users often integrate a thesaurus into their daily reading.

By writing daily or indulging from time to time, you’re paving the way for an improved vocabulary, which will also carry over to your speaking spills. 

Fuels imagination and creativity 

Writing is a continuous process. Once you get into the groove, the collective process of writing can help you be more elaborate with your thoughts. If done consistently, various patterns of thinking can inculcate creativity in an individual.

Furthermore, this also triggers the subconscious mind to actively seek out more connections in the real world so that you can write about it. Long story short, writing is a great way to increase your imagination and creativity, especially when it comes to the arts. 

Asserts self-confidence  

Writing is also reputed to assert self-confidence in young adults. This is because writing gives the user a voice that they can assert and acknowledge. For a lot of individuals, this can help build self-confidence down the road.

This can go a long way and can help individuals aspire for more down the road. Programs such as Immerse education often lookout for individuals who are good with words and are confident in their abilities. 

Encourages empathy 

When writing, users are often encouraged to put themselves into their character’s shoes. This helps build empathy and makes individuals more accepting of others and accepting diversity. 

This is an attribute that should be encouraged in all. Writing is one way you can go about it. 

Conclusion  

The countless benefits that writing offers are priceless; you can’t put a tag on it. Regardless of your age, this is one activity that you should actively seek out and engage with if you want to keep your mind young and fresh.

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