Well, another year has officially kicked into gear. We've been through the, "how was your summer," and "it's so good to see you." Now it's time to get back to work- class, homework, clubs, etc. (not that there won't be any time for fun). How can you make the most of your time in college? How do you make time to go down town without sacrificing your grades? What about that call home mom wanted you to make at least once per week..is it really necessary? There are a lot of questions that you may ask yourself as you move through the school year. Maybe, some of the upper class students have already figured it all out, but for freshmen, there be some difficult things to figure out. It is important to remember that you're not alone. It may sound cliche, but it's true! It typically takes some time for students to adjust to college life- to living away from home, taking harder classes, leaving their old friends behind, and becoming more responsible in general. I hope that you take a minute to read the ARC blog, which will hopefully help you answer some of those questions I mentioned above.
It was suggested that I write do series on how to write a research paper. I will add a new step each week. Step 1: Choosing a Topic You cannot begin to write a research paper without a topic. Choosing a topic may seem like a simple task, but it is sometimes a complicated process. As undergraduates, you are typically assigned to write a review of the research in a particular area, such as psychological disorders or genetic diseases. Pick something that interests you! For some, writing papers is a tedious task. Picking an enjoyable topic rather than choosing an easy topic, such as one in which you know a lot of information exists (e.g. a topic the media covers regularly) may make the process more interesting. When you have no idea what topic to choose, talk to your professor/instructor or flip through your book to get an idea. Once you have chosen a general area as your focus (it could be as general as "depression" or "Huntington's disease"), perform a G
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