How to Make a Good Power Point Presentation

There are tips on what makes a good presentation here,
here,
here,
here,
and 
here.

Want to see some good presentations?  Look here.

Letters of Intent

Different websites I looked at discussed three basic kinds of letters of intent: business, work, and college.  Here is a web page that gives you samples of all three and explains each step in the process.

http://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Letter-of-Intent

A letter of intent can also be called a letter of interest, a personal statement, a statement of purpose, or a cover letter.

Other websites:
http://jobsearch.about.com/cs/coverletters/ht/coverletter.htm
http://jobsearch.about.com/od/coverletters/a/cuttingedge.htm
http://www.ehow.com/how_7572960_write-letter-intent-undergraduate-college.html
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/how-to-write-a-letter-of-intent-for-college.html

If you really want to read something unusual, read about admission essays for the University of Chicago.  That school has always asked students to write really strange essays.

The current year's essay topics and past essay topics are available.

How do I pick a career?
http://careerplanning.about.com/cs/choosingacareer/f/right_career.htm

http://www.yourfreecareertest.com/
http://www.skillcow.com
http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/quizzes/workpreference_quiz.html
http://checkoutacollege.com/explorecareers/interestsurvey.aspx 
http://www.ivillage.com/what-gets-you-fired-find-out-and-start-living-happier-life-today/4-a-496291?p=1
http://www.assessment.com/TakeMAPP/StartMAPP.asp

http://www.careertest.net/ (at the bottom, click on "Take the test!")
http://www.oprah.com/spirit/Who-Are-You-Meant-to-Be-Self-Assessment-Quiz
http://www.deweycolorsystem.com/tests/color-career-counselor/ (don't give your real name and email) 

List 13 Definition Key Words

briefly--short time

chaotic--confusion

circulate--move continuously (like air)

consistently--same way

controversial--angry discussion

exemplify--example

exhibit--public demonstration

found--start—with money

gratifying--giving satisfaction

improperly--immorally

impulsive--act suddenly—not thinking

infrequently--not often

interpret--explain, translate

isolated--alone

launch--start—public product

legitimate--fair reason

lethargic--no energy

overtly--openly

particular--one individual

profoundly--great effect

radiant--showing great HLH (health, love, happiness)

ridge--long mountain top

sharply--critically

situated--particular place

span--length of time (short or long)

spontaneous--acting suddenly—just want to

stream--continual flow (people or vehicles)

striking--interesting attention

subsequently--after

unmistakable--unique

Letters of Intent

Different websites I looked at discussed three basic kinds of letters of intent: business, work, and college.  Here is a web page that gives you samples of all three and explains each step in the process.

http://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Letter-of-Intent

A letter of intent can also be called a letter of interest, a personal statement, a statement of purpose, or a cover letter.

Other websites:
http://jobsearch.about.com/cs/coverletters/ht/coverletter.htm
http://jobsearch.about.com/od/coverletters/a/cuttingedge.htm
http://www.ehow.com/how_7572960_write-letter-intent-undergraduate-college.html
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/how-to-write-a-letter-of-intent-for-college.html

If you really want to read something unusual, read about admission essays for the University of Chicago.  That school has always asked students to write really strange essays.

The current year's essay topics and past essay topics are available.

Inflation Videos from Class

Here they are!  All these videos come from Khan Academy.

Video One

Video Two

Video Three

And Video Four

Lecture notes on the blog!

The other 2 pages of notes are on the blog.  Go to the entry below to find them.