Monday, June 30, 2014

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.

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

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) 

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

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

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

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.


Monday, June 9, 2014

Inflation Videos from Class

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

Video One

Video Two

Video Three

And Video Four

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Lecture notes on the blog!

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