BC/BCE and AD/CE timelines explained. Understand how the various conventions are used to denote time in history. In academic work, most of the time you will come across dates (years) that will be written as 2000 AD, 500 BC, and so on. So what is the AD and BC when it comes to years? Let’s […]
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Should there be one universal language?
Critically evaluate the question: Should there be one universal language? The thought of having a universal language is very enticing, as it should ideally make communication easier. In the past, some languages gained more popularity than others, mainly due to colonialism; efforts were also made to create new languages to make it easier for countries […]
Impact of Brexit: UK leaving the European Union
The possibility of UK leaving the European Union without a deal at the end of October seems high as one gets to read reports describing the possible impact of the event; some of these have been published by the UK government itself. A report published by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), a public body […]
Pippi goes to the circus (English Literature): Class IV
Pippi Goes to the Circus – Pippi Longstocking Fairy tale by Astrid Lindgren. Find questions and answers, explanations, MCQs, and the story. Questions and Answers Q) Provide the Story Map of “Pippu goes to the Circus” Main Characters Answer: The main characters in the story are Pippi, Tommy, Annika, Ringmaster, Miss Carmencita, Miss Elvira, Mighty […]
Transformation of Sentences (English)
Transformation of Sentences (English): Concept, practice materials, study notes (Class 10 ICSE and CBSE) Transformation of a sentence means to change its form without changing its underlying meaning. Practice She is too proud to live on alms. (Rewrite using’ so’) The jar is filled with sand. (Change passive to active voice) Sara ate the cheese. […]
Telecom Case Studies | Industry Case Study
Find a list of Telecom Case Studies (Industry Case Study) that you can use for your college (academic) project. If you feel we have missed any topic, please let us know (contact form) so that we can include it here. Can Huawei Overcome Roadblocks in its Quest for Global Markets? Battling Perceptions: The Next Challenge […]
How to write acknowledgement for school/college project report (sample)
Most school and college projects require you to have an acknowledgment section (applies to ICSE, CBSE, IB and college projects). Here are sample acknowledgments that you can include in your school/college (ICSE, SSC) project report. Acknowledgment Samples (for ICSE, IB, CBSE and College Projects) Sample I take this opportunity to express my profound gratitude and deep […]
Merchant of Venice Play Script (Text)
Here’s the complete Text / Script of Merchant of Venice, which is a famous play by William Shakespeare. Merchant of Venice the play by William Shakespeare (Brief Summary, Cast and characters). Introduction: Full, free online text – Merchant of Venice This section contains the free online text of Merchant of Venice, the famous Shakespearean play […]
Mean, Median, Mode: Differences and when to use them?
Mean, median, and mode are the three kinds of “averages”. While everybody is aware of the Mean, which is also known as the Arithmetic Mean or just the ‘average’ that everybody is aware of, there are a few other type of averages as well. And even if you know what is a Mean, Median and […]
“I know why the Caged bird sings” by Maya Angelou
“I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” is written by American poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou, widely regarded as the “Black Woman’s Poet Laureate.” The poem uses a metaphor (of birds) to compare the plight of caged birds to that of African Americans fighting for equality during the civil rights movement. While whites […]
Culture of pottery in India
Pottery is an age-old handicraft in India, and its roots can be traced back to the earliest times of civilization. For decades, it has been providing livelihoods to people in both rural and urban areas. Even in the present day, the pottery industry in India provides mass employment. However, while India has witnessed impressive growth […]
Is non-print media a threat to print media?
Print media largely refers to things such as Newspapers, magazines, periodicals. For a long time, this type was the most commonly used medium for disseminating information, news, and for advertising, and its usage is still widespread. Non-Print Media on the other hand includes everything other than print, such as Television. Radio, Digital, Out-of-Home and so […]
BATNA: Definition and Practical Examples
BATNA is an acronym for “Best alternative to a negotiated agreement”. Think of your BATNA (Best Alternative to Negotiated Agreement) as your plan B. It is the most advantageous alternative that a negotiating party can take if negotiations fail and an agreement cannot be made. Here is a process developed by Harvard Law School to […]
How to write an excellent academic report?
Here’s how to write an effective academic report. What is a Report? So how does a report differ from other academic work? A report is written in a formal style and based on your investigation or review of practices prevalent in an organization. These are written to inform about the issues (root causes) and to […]
Effective presentation skills: How to develop
Presentation skills are important for university assessments, group-work, interviews and later in your job. Learn how to plan and prepare for your presentation, how to deliver your presentation, and identify what makes good/bad presentations. Why Improve Your Presentation Skills Effective presentation skills are required in college as well as in the corporate world. Without effective […]
IB Math: AI SL
Math AI SL: Projects, concepts, tool kit tasks. Task: Exponential Modelling (Real World Application Project) As we have completed our study of sinusoids, we can use our knowledge to apply it to the real world around us. We should now understand that any variable that is cyclical, harmonic, oscillating, or periodic in nature can be […]
Learn Economics from Mary’s Bar
Mary is the proprietor of a bar in Dublin. She realizes that virtually all of her customers are unemployed alcoholics and, as such, can no longer afford to patronise her bar. To solve this problem, she comes up with a new marketing plan that allows her customers to drink now, but pay later. She keeps […]
Types of Sampling and ways to determine sample size
Sampling is the statistical process of selecting and studying the characteristics of a relatively small number of items from a relatively large population of such items to draw statistically valid inferences about the characteristics about the entire population. Learn more about sampling and the various methods of sampling. It is important to have a group […]
Aliens from Alpha Centauri: Notes, Essays
Alpha Centauri is star system that is closest to Earth. It is believed that some life forms may exist in the planets within the Alpha Centauri system. The idea of aliens from Alpha Centauri has been a popular topic in both science fiction as well as speculative science. Alpha Centaurans in science fiction are often […]
How to find information for your academic work, research project
In order to get a high grade in your assignments or project work or dissertation, it is important for you to find excellent quality information which is relevant, accurate, up to date and objective. Here’s how to find information for your research project or for other academic work such as assignments and projects. What information […]
