Today, I witnessed something at the ARC today...something that helps make the ARC a unique and special place. Now, that's silly you may think-- a tutoring center isn't special. Maybe not on it's own, but the people (especially the tutors) prove otherwise. Today a student came to the monitor desk in need of help with his physics homework. As the monitor, I glanced at the physics help table and realized the tutor a physics tutor was not available at the moment. I stood up and asked, directing my question to the left side of the room (where the chemistry and engineering tables are located) if anyone could help with physics. The chemistry tutor, after asking which physics class to ensure his competence) readily volunteered to assist the student. Even though he was in the middle of doing his own work, he put it aside to help a student in an area he was not assigned to tutor. I commend him for stepping up in this situation.
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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