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Definition of history plural histories 1 : tale , story 2 a : a chronological record of significant events (such as those affecting a nation or institution) often including an explanation of their causes a history of Japan b : a treatise presenting systematically related natural phenomena (as of geography, animals, or plants) an illustrated history of North American birds c : an account of a patient's medical background reviewing her medical history d ...

5 Quick Tips to Help You Survive Final Exams It’s time for the hard facts. Final exams are just around the corner and your study in the coming weeks will play a big part in your exam performance. To make sure you obtain the best results you can, you should face these tests with a different approach to the assignments and projects you have taken part in during the course. Take a look at the 5 study tips for finals below to help you come out of this challenge on top. How to Survive Final Exams Developing a positive mindset can act as motivational boosters and fight exam stress . There are ways you can encourage your brain to adopt this attitude to help you produce outstanding exam results: 1. Plan your Success Strategy The final examinations are condensed into a few weeks. Once you start, it’s difficult to structure your preparation time. It’s crucial that you have a study schedule planned previously, bearing in mind the time you have available as well as the sub...

     4 Quick Tips to Master Summer Reading Avoiding Summer Reading Meltdown If you are a US high school student, you are probably tired of hearing this, but have you started your summer reading yet ? Summer is half way over, and I bet you have barely cracked open a book. Despite popular opinion, your school’s English department did not issue this summer assignment to ruin your summer vacation, but to prepare you for next year’s English class. So it is best not to try to cram it in at the last minute . Trying to work your way through challenging material in the last couple weeks of your vacation is a bad plan. First of all, they are upping your reading level. So you might not be used to the level these books are. Second of all, your brain has been taking a break for the last 8 weeks. So learning loss is probably in effect. Do yourself a favor and get started on it now. Start Sooner Rather Than Later Take a couple weeks off to rest, and then sta...

Learn How to Study Better than 99% of your Classmates When we look for advice on how to study better , most articles trot out the same old advice: create a study schedule, review it frequently, get plenty of sleep, and so on. Now while tips like these will almost certainly be effective in helping you reach your goals, we’re going to go a step further. We’re going to give you tips that aren’t so common – but ones that will help propel you beyond 99% of your fellow students all the same! 6 Tips for Amazing Study Success 1. Combine various sources and form your own view Generally speaking, students look for good, reliable notes (either from classmates, books, online or  resources) and then rush off to school, feeling well prepared. This approach can be successful, but in order to excel, it’s best to compare several sources (books, presentations, videos and so on) and combine these together by creating your own study material. By doing this you can ensure that ...

What is the Best Time to Study? Day vs Night The Best Time To Study What is the best time to study? It’s one of those endless debates among students; is it better to study at night or during the day? Each side has its own loyal advocates who will speak at length of the benefits of their preferred method to try and convince you of the benefits of their choice. Everyone thinks they know what the best time to study is but the reality is that each person is different and there is no clear winner from a scientific point of view. There are some people who get more out of studying at night while others find the best time to study to be the morning or the afternoon. In terms of objective reasons for both sides, we’ve researched the following benefits to try and answer once and for all what is the best time to study?! 4 Benefits of Studying During the Day 1. After a good nights sleep, you’ll likely have more energy and a higher ability to concentrate the next day. ...

How To Study Physics: 5 Techniques To Be Outstanding Physics is a subject that often gives students many headaches as it includes complex mathematical problems. However, it is a fascinating natural science that has contributed greatly to helping us understand the world around us and to develop technologically. We discuss some top tips below to help you gain an understanding of physics and achieve good exam results in this subject . How to Study Physics: 5 Techniques to Improve your Memory 1. Master the Basics: Physics is based on a number of central theories from which everything else develops. It is therefore very likely that the problems you will have to solve in the exam will be based on these core concepts or a variation of these. Consequently, instead of trying to memorize complex problems, it is advisable to assimilate the basic concepts and theories which will help you understand the underlying principles and the connection between different subjects. A...

    10 tips for Freshers studying Geography With A level results day coming up, thousands of young people, at the opening of an envelope or a click of a button, will be magically transformed into Freshers. Having being in the position myself less than a year ago, I remember all too well that nervous-excited feeling when you find out you are definitely going to uni! What should I expect? How do I make friends? For those of you coming to study Geography at Leicester, here are 10 pieces of advice that will ensure a smooth transition into university and set you up for a great few years studying your degree. 1. Turn up to your lectures and take notes Most lecture slides are put up online for you to download, however don’t rely on these. You will likely not fully understand or comprehend the depth of the topic because lecturers elaborate on the notes put on the slides. Introductory lectures are important for findi...

                            Lungs Learn more about the human body's respiratory system.   Our lungs fuel us with oxygen, the body's life-sustaining gas. They breathe in air, then extract the oxygen and pass it into the bloodstream, where it's rushed off to the tissues and organs that require it to function. Oxygen drives the process of respiration, which provides our cells with energy. When we exhale, we produce carbon dioxide as a byproduct. Without this vital exchange, our cells would quickly die and leave the body to suffocate. Since the lungs process air, they are the only internal organs that are constantly exposed to the external environment. Central to the human respiratory system, they breathe in between 2,100 and 2,400 gallons (8,000 and 9,000 liters) of air each day—the amount needed to oxygen...

                A study of the human heart When Professor Jane Dahlstrom shows you around the Peter Herdson Pathology Museum at the Canberra Hospital, her tour is a little more personal than you might expect. Walking slowly along the shelves of specimens, she indicates a spleen, preserved in fluid and encased in perspex, and says, “Yes, I remember that patient.” A bit further along, she points to the cross-section of a tumour. “That’s from another I have met.” While it might appear to the outsider as a collection of medical curiosities, or a display catalogue of what can go wrong with the human body, Professor Dahlstrom sees the personal story and generosity behind each specimen, donated to assist ANU medical students in studying pathology. “Ninety-five percent of people we ask to donate say yes,” she says. “The generosity in allowing these to be used in teaching is extraordinary.” Profes...