Some professors require that students avoid direct quotations within their writing. One reason for this is that students may have a tendency to rely too much on what others have written. They may take large amounts of directed quoted material and copy and...
Students often find it challenging to write papers that meet APA guidelines. The following table demonstrates how difficult it can be just to cite correctly. The following is a list of some of the most useful resources to help write a paper that meets APA...
There is a really big word that students should know, but may not. That word is anthropomorphic. Technically it means to give human form or attributes to something that is not human. It is popularly used in children’s books. However, doctoral students often have...
Today’s Ask Dr. Diane: What do professors mean when they say to include citations and references? Students are often required to have both citations and references when creating their college assignments. There can be confusion as to what the difference is between a...
01.17.2011– Dr. Diane Hamilton is the go-to expert on all things career. The author of three books, she urges readers to not be afraid to try new things. Most importantly, students and job hunters alike must be self-aware, allowing them to know what they want...
image via google.com In a tough economy, many people are trying to perfect their resumes. It is a very competitive market out there, with many competing for the few coveted jobs. It is important not to make the mistake of including inappropriate information in your...
Many blogs on Wordpress are large enough that they have several authors writing for them. Wouldn't it be nice to see which author is bringing in the most views? Well now you can. According to TimesoftheInternet.com, "Now, WordPress is introducing a stats feature...
Ask Dr. Diane: What are the most common writing mistakes that your students make? While it is not unusual to see spelling and grammar issues, I’ll assume that readers realize that they should check for such things and just list the top 10 most common other issues I...
Upcoming Episodes KIVA Talk Radio's Women in Business Interviews Dr. Diane Hamilton Dr Ande Date / Time: 10/20/2010 10:30 AM Category: Jobs Call-in Number: (347) 994-2414 She's an accomplished businessperson with real-life experience working in real estate,...
image via ocbiz.ocregister.com I often talk to my students about whether they feel texting has caused people to have more difficulties with their writing skills. I personally see a lot of first-year students who abbreviate quite a bit, lack punctuation skills and...
They say that to change the mind, the influencer must also change the ‘state of mind’. Pre-suasion may sound like a new term, but it could be the key to optimal persuasion. In this episode, Dr. Diane Hamilton sits down with Dr. Robert Cialdini, widely known as “The...
Many of us are drowning from stress and overwhelm. If we live this thinkable life, it is time to dive into this conversation with Dr. Diane Hamilton and her guest today. In this episode, Marcel Kuhn, the Founder of Unthinkable Mastermind, takes us inside his book,...
The growing dominance of China's tech giants in 5G technology has far-reaching geopolitical consequences. To address this challenge, we need to understand the strategies being used to counter China's dangerous grip on this critical area of tech. In this episode, Jon...
Our guest today is Varian's Senior VP and Head of HR, Livia Freudl. In this latest episode, we discuss work at Varian is focused on shaping the future of oncology by building shorter paths between consultation and treatment. Livia shares her expansive global cultural...
Our guest today is Encore Capital Group's CHRO, Tracy Ting. In this latest episode, we discuss how she spearheaded the creation of a global set of values for Encore. In this episode we also discussed the impact on global employee engagement, metrics for measuring...