Bloggers and other writers may experience confusion as to which words should be capitalized in a title of an article. I sometimes capitalize all words so that I do not have to look up the rules. But it is good form to learn how to write correctly. The...
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...
Some of the top reasons that students don’t pass courses, based on my experience as a professor, is that they do not read the requirements for the classes or they don’t turn in material on time. If a student really wants to receive an “A”, there are some important...
Today's Ask Dr. Diane: Do you have any suggestions on how to avoid the pitfalls many other doctoral students may have encountered when writing their dissertations? As a doctoral chair, I guide students through the process of writing a dissertation. There are...
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 are some things I can do to improve my blogging and writing skills? The Internet has turned lot of people into writers. Bloggers and social media junkies may have great ideas to share but may lack some writing skills that could help...
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...
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...
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...
Discover the power of applied creativity, where intentional curiosity sparks innovation and propels leadership. In this episode, our guest is the one and only creativity strategist Natalie Nixon, the founder of Figure 8 Thinking, and "the creativity whisperer to the...
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...