Showing posts with label Success. Show all posts
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Sunday, 24 July 2011

Online Political Science Degree - Be A Success - Make A Change


After successfully completing an online political science degree from an accredited university or school, political science majors see world events from various perspectives. There are those who pursue this degree in hopes of launching a political or civil service career. However, there are various other career options.

You can be a high school teacher, college professor, campaign manager, legislative aid, agency specialist, state legislator, district attorney, legislative attorney, consultant, lobbyist, press secretary or even a judge. With these job options, the salary and benefits you can receive is definitely more than sufficient.

Since most voters usually decide at the spur of the moment, political science students learn how to research on context, particularly about different governments which have either failed or thrived in their social agendas. Political Science students concentrate on specific areas of politics such as international relations or the local government.

It is a sad fact that there are politicians who don't really understand minor to major issues which their constituents are facing. To resolve this, they rely on a team of expert consultants and analysts which can fill in gaps for their election platforms. With knowledge on these specializations, students are able to build a track record of research. Later on, they can use these in gaining expertise on their chosen fields.

Whether it's an on-campus or online political science degree program, most universities and colleges encourage their students to participate in their specific department. They require their students to complete short certificate programs or to commit to a lifelong career via a PhD in their chose specialty. There are various political science degree programs you can choose from depending on your level of education and background.

If you are a working professional or a student and you were not able to complete your undergraduate degrees in Political Science, you still have a chance to enhance your skills via an online certificate program or through an associate's degree. With a certificate program, you can build crucial skills in certain specialty areas. Working professionals can use these certificate programs in providing addition expertise so that they can qualify for career moves or promotions.

With an associate's degree, students become exposed to career opportunities in public service. Then again, many are reconsidering this option because competition is tough. As a result, online universities and colleges encourage their applicants to roll over their course credits and consider a master's degree program or a full 4-year online Political Science degree program.

When it comes to a master's degree in Political Science, you can use your life experiences as well as your previous undergraduate work in exploring deeper issues in politics and influence. This is a great way in deepening your understanding of the political structure and its noted influence on both domestic as well as international policies. Niche fields like nonprofit law, public policy, administrative theory, regulatory policy and labor management relations fall into play in these graduate programs.

If you are only aiming for a part-time degree, you can earn credits by completing a 2 to 5 year online Political Science degree program. This way, you can land in a career as a civil servant or as a campaign worker.

Then again, if you want to advance further and you are thinking of pursuing a Political Science doctorate degree, this is the best way to increase your chances of becoming leaders of private research foundations or tenured faculty members. Through an online Political Science degree, you can focus on deeper topics like transnational & comparative politics and policy; public administration; policy analysis and administration; justice politics and policy; as well as American politics and policy.

An online political science degree program is your best bet to succeeding in Political Science careers. This is the best and most effective way to learn certain skills and characteristics which can help you in your chosen field. This includes the efficiency in oral presentation; a more thorough understanding of the American political system; strong written communication skills; comprehensive yet accurate research skills; a better understanding of international politics & policy; as well as more effective interview skills & techniques.

To become certified as a teacher, you need to meet both local and state requirements. You may need to pursue continuous or additional education in order to maintain your eligibility. If you are applying at a federal agency, you would need to pass a complex entry exam before you can get a personal interview.

Thus, during the interview, you may even be required to join in role playing exercises. For a civil servant position, you would succumb to a rigorous background check. This means, if you have something to hide, you would need to divulge your incriminating and embarrassing information during the early part of the interview.

Once you pass the substance or drug abuse test as well as the background check, you can get a low level security clearance. As you advance to higher profile projects, you will also earn higher clearance levels.




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Friday, 15 July 2011

Science Fair Success - How Science Fair Judges Think


When it comes to having a successful (or even a winning) science fair project, it may help to think about your science project from the judges' point of view. After all, judges will be reviewing your project for the first time and will see the project in a different light than you do since you have been working so hard on your project.

Remember: your judges are not only going to be looking at your project, but they may also read your science fair report or be looking to see how well you understand your own project. To help you see your project from the judges' point of view, follow these simple tips:

 

Spend time on your visual aids. Good visual aids will grab attention from about 3 feet away or more. Your visual aids should be neatly organized, colorful, and loaded with information. It's usually a good idea to include pictures of the experiment(s) that you performed as well as data that you collected in a tidy way on your display board and table. You can use these visuals to explain your project to the judges. Plus - your visuals will help to show your creativity.

 

Review your science report. (TBD - Science Report article) Your science report should include information about the scientific method as well as a discussion of your results in your own words. Judges may look through your report and chances are good that your teacher will base your science project grade on your report as well.

Know your experiment inside and out. The judges will not only review your science project boards and visual aids, they will also ask you questions. How well do you really know your science project? Have a friend or parent quiz you about your project, asking questions that a judge might ask. If you get stumped by a question, then look the answer up before the science fair begins.

 

Remember: judges like to ask questions that make you think off the top of your head. The better you know the details of your experiment, the better you may do when it comes time to answer those questions.

 

Prepare yourself. After you have taken the time to complete your visual aids and know your experiment inside and out, the last thing you need to think about is preparing yourself to stand represent your science fair project at the actual fair. Even though you may be nervous, get plenty of sleep, eat a full breakfast (you don't want to faint!), and dress nicely. Look and feel your best during the fair.

Judges are drawn to tidy displays that neatly display a wide variety of information about a science project. Represent your project by dressing professionally and being prepared to answer any questions that the judges may ask. Being prepared for the fair may take almost as long as your experiment, but it's worth the time if you perform well during the fair!

 

If you're ready to get going with your own project, your next step is to download a free copy of "Easy Steps to Award-Winning Science Fair Projects" from the link below right now.




Your next step is to download a free copy of Easy Steps to Award-Winning Science Fair Projects to lead you through your own project.

A great resource for science project ideas, as well as how to do them, is the science project blog. Definitely worth bookmarking.

Good luck!

About the Author

Aurora Lipper has been teaching science to kids for over 10 years. She is also a mechanical engineer, university instructor, pilot, astronomer and a real live rocket scientist (You should see the lab in her basement!) She has inspired thousands of kids with the fun and magic of science.





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Thursday, 14 July 2011

Parental Participation Leads To Science Success For Kids


Early exposure to science is critical because science knowledge is cumulative. Learning science requires a solid foundation of knowledge that can be built upon through further study and exploration. Children should be introduced to science at home as early as possible. Don't make the mistake of thinking that your child learns all the science they need to know at school. The truth is science education in school is limited and the subject is not usually a high priority for educators. As parents, it is important that we share our knowledge with our children. Every day activities such as growing plants, cooking and caring for animals involve science. Take a look around and you will see that science is everywhere. Parents can choose to engage in scientific activities with their children when they are not in school to build scientific comprehension, encourage scientific exploration and foster a love for science and the pursuit of knowledge.

There are aspects of science that are intellectually demanding, but often simple experiences produce insightful learning. To engage your children in science you need to introduce them to stimulating environments that provide opportunities for observing and discussing science. Zoos, nature centers, oceans, parks, yards and even kitchens are perfect educational environments. Children naturally learn through playful exploration. Educational DVDs, and toys provoke thought and develop skills. When children ask questions to satisfy their natural curiosity, it is an open opportunity to be seized by the parent.

For instance, if a child is fascinated by a light switch and wants to know how it turns the light on and off, inquire into the subject with your child. Find out why and how the switch works. Why does yeast make bread rise? How does a spider spin a web? Why do leaves fall? Why do the birds disappear in the winter?

Identify your child's interests and encourage them. If a child develops an interest in rocks, study rocks, gems, mining and fossils and build on that curiosity moving on to fossil fuels, heat generation and environmental effects. You will find that one inquiry leads to another.

Fuel their natural curiosity. These activities should be challenging without being frustrating. Don't force them to do things they are not interested in; rather, engage them in motivating activities that build desire for further exploration. Share your own science related interests and you will be amazed by the impact of genuine enthusiasm. Remember that discussion is a key component to developing scientific knowledge and uncovering additional areas of interest. Encourage your child to talk about their experiences, observations and interests. This discussion will help children to construct thoughts, to form concepts and to examine different relationships that are intermingled in their ideas.

Some simple activities that foster knowledge of and interest in science include: "Finding out how and why things work", "Sharing ideas and knowledge", "Making observations and writing or drawing those observations down", "Making predictions and seeking answers", "Starting collections -such as rocks or bugs- and observing similarities and differences", "Figuring out what causes things to change", "Having science parties with family and friends", "Enrolling your child in classes or extra-curricular activities involving science".

Your home, your environment and your surroundings are filled with opportunities to share science with your children. Through engaging their interests and encouraging their search for knowledge, you can ensure success in science!




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Tuesday, 12 July 2011

Science Fair Projects - 10 Keys to Success


It may be true that no two science fair projects are the same. However, there are keys to success that can help students succeed - no matter what project they undertake. Science projects allow students to learn through hands-on experimentation that they control on their own.

If you are getting ready for your first (or next) science fair, be sure to plan in advance and work hard to create a successful experiment. Also, use these tips to help make your science project a success:

1. Choose your science project topic. The best and most successful science projects are based around topics that truly interest students. Therefore, decide what you want to research, ask a question that you've always wanted to answer, and develop a strategy for finding out the answer on your own through experimentation.

2. Research your topic. No matter how much you may already know about a topic, you can still learn more. Before you start your experiment, find out everything you can about a topic in order to make your experiment excellent and complete.

3. Plan the experiment. The plan should include information about your topic, what variables you will need to use during your experiment, how you will perform the experiment, how you will measure results, and a timeline for the execution of the experiment. Planning your experiment often takes as much time as actually working on the experiment!

4. Prepare. Gather materials and create a timeline that you will be able to follow.

5. Experiment. Execute your science project plan and take detailed notes (you'll need these for your science project report).

6. Analyze the results. What happened during your experiment? What do the results of your experiment mean? Be sure to write your data down.

7. Write the science project report. The report should include background information about your project as well as details about your experiment. Take time to write a meaningful and thorough report.

8. Create an attractive science fair display. This display should catch the judges' attention from 3 feet away and include a wide variety of important information about your science project.

9. Practice your presentation. Ask a friend or family member to review your presentation and ask you questions. Remember: judges like to ask you tough questions about your experiment, so make sure your comfortable answering them before the actual fair!

10. Go for it! On the day of the fair, the most important thing you can do is relax. You've been working on this project for weeks (maybe months). Dress nicely, smile, and don't be afraid to explain your experiment in detail.

Science projects are fun ways to learn and show off your creativity. Work hard on your project to impress the judges...and explore and area that interests you. These tips should help you get well on your way to creating a successful project that you'll remember for a lifetime.

If you're ready to get going with your science project, your next step is to download a free copy of "Easy Steps to Award-Winning Science Fair Projects" from the link below right now.




A great resource for science project ideas, as well as how to do them, is the Science Project Blog at http://www.perfectscienceprojects.com - Definitely worth bookmarking.

If you want the super-easy way to creating a winning science fair project, check out the complete "Science Fair Project in a Box" kits from http://www.awesomescienceprojects.com

About the Author Aurora L. has been teaching science to kids for over 10 years. She is also a mechanical engineer, university instructor, pilot, astronomer and a real live rocket scientist (You should see the lab in her basement!) She has inspired thousands of kids with the fun and magic of science



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Science Fair Success - Writing a Great Science Fair Report


No matter what your science fair project is about, one thing is certain: your science project report will communicate the nature of your experiment as well as the information that you learned from the experiment. Many students enjoy actually doing the science fair experiment, but struggle with the report because it requires in-depth writing and analysis.

By breaking the project report into small steps, you will be able to complete the report without a lot of hassle. A thorough report can also mean the difference between a good grade on your science project and a so-so grade. Remember: the judges will also take a look at your report, so make sure you pay attention to the details when you create it!

Here are the sections you'll need to include in your report:



Abstract. Your abstract should provide a short overview of the science project report. Briefly state what the report is about and what people will learn by reading the report. I usually try to keep abstracts to about a paragraph.


Introduction. The introduction to your report can be anywhere from one paragraph to an entire page. This is the section where you will provide background information about the topic of your report and any pertinent information that you will include in your report, such as terms and equations.

Experiments. In this section, you should describe in details how you went about conducting your experiment. Outline methods that you used to perform the experiment as well as methods you used to collect data.

Data. This is the part of the science project report where you will include completed data. You can use charts, graphs, photos and other visual aids to help communicate data. If you have a large amount of data, it may be wise to organize the data in appendices at the end of your report as well.

Discussion. No matter what kind of science fair project you do, chances are good that you will have your own opinion about how it worked and how effective it was. Discuss the results and talk about anything that you would change in the discussion section of your report.

Conclusion. This is my favorite section of the science project report because it is where you tie together information that you learned from the experiment and draw your own conclusions. Hopefully this is also where you can share your own ideas and opinions that you gathered from your experiment.

Acknowledgements. Thank anyone that helped you with your project, such as your parents, siblings, friends and teachers. This section can include a brief statement of how people helped you and allows you to send out a great big "thank you!"

References. No science project would be complete without a list of references that you used in order to complete the experiment. Cite the references according to the citation method that you teacher prefers, such as MLA format. Also, be sure to recognize the people that gave you information as well, such as a doctor or scientist you may have interviewed.

A good science project report requires that you take time to pay attention to each section. You cannot complete a science fair report the night before a fair and expect it to be thorough and an accurate representation of your talent. Therefore, start in advance, plan, and work hard to include all of the information and ideas needed to make your report complete. Have fun!

If you're ready to get going with your own science project report or project, your next step is to download a free copy of "Easy Steps to Award-Winning Science Fair Projects" from the link below right now.




Your next step is to download a free copy of Easy Steps to Award-Winning Science Fair Projects to lead you through your own project.

A great resource for science project ideas, as well as how to do them, is the science project blog. Definitely worth bookmarking.

About the Author
Aurora L. has been teaching science to kids for over 10 years. She is also a mechanical engineer, university instructor, pilot, astronomer and a real live rocket scientist (You should see the lab in her basement!) She has inspired thousands of kids with the fun and magic of science



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Sunday, 26 June 2011

Article Marketing: 3 Days to Success

Every SEO site you visit will tell you that article marketing is a powerful tool for inbound link building.


Writing an article takes a lot of time and effort, and you want to get the most out of your hard work. But if you don’t understand how to use article marketing the right way, your site will not reap all the benefits it should.


During the next three days, I’m going to show you how to write and market your articles so you will get inbound keyword links that are search engine (especially Google) friendly and will help increase the rankings of your website.


Article Marketing = Increasing the Knowledge Base


image Are you old enough to remember Encyclopedia Britannica? When I was was growing up pre-World Wide Web, I loved to read articles from our family set, and actually read through every one of the 26 volumes. The Internet is like a massive encyclopedia that contains the combined knowledge of millions of people from all over the world.


To create inbound links to your site that will be considered Google-friendly and that will help increase your site’s search engine rankings, you need to take the time and make the effort to add to this knowledge base.


What makes the Internet so cool is that you get the viewpoints of many different people about any given topic. So yes, whatever you write about has most likely been said before, but you have a unique perspective and way of of explaining or describing your area of expertise that is like no other individual’s. This is what makes your article unique and interesting.


Your Article Doesn’t Have To Be Perfect


Some people have a gift for writing, but you don’t have to be a great writer to share content that will be meaningful to others. After all, you’re the expert!


Unsure of yourself? Just do it – sit down and write out what you want to say. A few tips:



  1. Don’t write a sales pitch – who wants to read that? By the same token, don’t use industry jargon – a conversational tone usually works best. I sometimes have to go back and remove  “agency-speak” from my blog articles.

  2. Don’t worry about cramming keywords in your article; make it natural. Write it like you’re talking to another person. If you and I were having a conversation, I wouldn’t say “I’d like to help you with your article marketing because article marketing will make your site rank better and I have a lot of experience with article marketing.”

  3. Take a different approach and have some fun with it. Instead of rehashing what everyone else has said, go with a unique viewpoint. Throw in your own thoughts, add a quote, give an example, or tell a story.

  4. Make sure your article provides value by answering a question or solving a problem for the reader. If you need ideas, ask your friends and family what they’d like to know about your business and then write about that.

  5. Make it current – stay on top of what’s happening in your industry and take advantage of it. One of our articles hit #3 on Google and brought hundreds of visitors within a few days because it answered a question about a new law that had just been passed in Arizona.


Polish your article and use spellcheckAfter you’ve finished hammering out a rough draft you can polish it up – do a little rewriting where it’s needed, move sentences and paragraphs around to make the article more cohesive, but don’t freak out about it. Sometimes “good enough” is fine. Whatever you do though, don’t forget to check grammar and run spell check!


Next:


Article Marketing Part 2: Keywords, Links, and Your Resource Box


Article Marketing Part 3: Best Places to Syndicate Your Articles


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