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Some manufacturers of electronic cigarettes are offering financial aid to students who write about the possible benefits of using their products. The financial aid – worth $250 to $5,000 –…
It did not take long for Louise Rosa Paulsen to recognize that she needed something other than the traditional Danish higher education experience. Paulsen is from Copenhagen, Denmark. The now…
A major study carried out in Norway suggests IQ scores among men there have been falling since the mid-1970s. The study involved more than 700,000 men born to Norwegian couples…
Leaving one’s childhood home and moving somewhere new and unknown can be a difficult thing for people to do. No matter where you go, there are challenges that come with…
Media organizations often use words like “balance” and “fairness.” They want to say that they are reporting without showing favoritism or making judgments. Balance simply means giving equal time to…
Speeches have long been an important tradition at college and university graduation ceremonies in the United States. Every spring, schools honor students who have successfully completed their study programs. As…
In this lesson, we present seven steps to help you judge the quality of news reporting: Step One: Main Points Be able to recognize and re-state the main points of…
Let’s examine the verification process a little closer. Becoming a literate news consumer requires us to be able to identify legitimate journalism. Legitimate journalism seeks truth. But how do we…
People learning a second language might have heard of the expression “false friend.” This term is used to describe words in different languages that look alike, but have different meanings.…
What is legitimate journalism? It is news that has been verified by an independent organization that is accountable for the information. Verification, independence and accountability are the characteristics of quality…
Information is an important part of our society. People depend on it to guide them through a complex world. The invention of movable type in 15th century Europe revolutionized the…
Social media has found its way into almost every part of everyday life. It has even affected college and university admissions. Many colleges and universities in the United States are…
A new report says a United States government program for foreign students has been expanding in recent years. The government’s Optional Practical Training, or OPT program was set up to…
Standardized testing is a major part of applying for admission to colleges and universities in the United States. SAT or ACT results, for example, are just one measure admissions officials…
Students from across the United States are preparing to finish their high school education in the coming weeks. Most of the students will graduate. Others will not. Education experts say…