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When you have a group of people meeting for the first time, it is natural for participants of the group to feel out-of-place or nervous about how they will come across to others. Ice breakersare intended to help people get to know each other and become more comfortable with each other so they can communicate or […]

Iambic pentameter refers to a certain kind of line of poetry, and has to do with the number of syllables in the line and the emphasis placed on those syllables. Many of Shakespeare’s works are often used as great examples of iambic pentameter. Understanding Iambic Pentameter When we speak, our syllables are either stressed (stronger […]

The dissertation is arguably the most important piece of writing in a student’s academic career. As such, the daunting task of writing and preparing a dissertation is intimidating to many academic scholars. Perhaps this is because the dissertation is the culmination of all the years of the student’s education. Perhaps this is because the dissertation […]

Iambic is defined as poetic verse that is made up of iambs, which are metrical “feet” with two syllables. In certain types of iambic poetry, each line consists of one or more iambs. Iambs: The Basis of Iambic Poetry The first syllable in an iamb is unaccented and the second is accented. Here are some examples […]

The high school dropout rate continues on a steady rise. This may be due to a wide variety of reasons, and chances are if you asked ten different sociologists you’d receive ten different answers. Whatever the root cause of this trend, the fact remains that more and more young people are foregoing the traditional educational […]

Hypothesis testing refers to the process of making inferences or educated guesses about a particular population parameter. This can either be done using statistics and sample data, or it can be done on the basis of an uncontrolled observational study. When a pre-determined number of subjects in a hypothesis test prove the “alternative hypothesis,” then the […]

Why Write an Autobiography? The reasons behind writing an autobiography are as myriad as the thousands upon thousands of people who write them. Perhaps you came across the memoirs of your beloved grandfather and, having so deeply enjoyed reading it, you want to put the story of your own life into words so your grandchildren […]

The American Heritage Dictionary defines a hypothesis as, “a tentative explanation for an observation, phenomenon, or scientific problem that can be tested by further investigation.” This means a hypothesis is the stepping stone to a soon-to-be proven theory. For a hypothesis to be considered a scientific hypothesis, it must be proven through the scientific method. Like anything […]

Hyperbole is an extreme exaggeration used to make a point. It is like the opposite of “understatement.” It is from a Greek word meaning “excess.” Hyperboles can be found in literature and oral communication. They would not be used in nonfiction works, like medical journals or research papers; but, they are perfect for fictional works, especially to add […]

The differences between a dissertation and a regular research paper are substantial. This paper will discuss these differences and examine the elements of a dissertation. The primary distinction between the two is the amount of research performed for each type of paper. Research for a dissertation, compared to a regular paper, is substantial. The second […]