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the teachers of the teacher depends on the ability of the students but 
there have been such teachers who have made even the worst of students 
the best of learners. So it is evident the understanding of a subject 
taught by a teacher depends on the methods of teaching adopted by that 
teacher. Methods make the material easier to comprehend and assimilate. A
 teacher would only pay attention towards his methods only when he is 
completely dedicated towards his profession and if his profession is his
 passion. There are some effective teaching methods that a teacher if 
and when follows would get better results from his students in terms of 
comprehension and reproduction of that topic on pen and paper which we 
will discuss in this article.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;b&gt; Some Effective Teaching Methods &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The effective methods of teaching that do yield results are as follows:
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;It is important that the teacher sets goals for himself or 
herself and also for his or her students so that they aim and work 
towards that goal and when they fail to achieve to that goal the target 
they realize it before it is too late and work upon it. &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;It is important that the teacher underlines the key concepts of a 
lesson or chapter so that the students learn to identify the main ideas 
that they need to understand and sieve the study material.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;It is important that the teacher establishes an interactive 
environment in the classroom so that the students can speak out and the 
teacher can also understand which concepts have been studied and 
understood well and which have not been.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;It is always better to give the students a little of the background 
of the topic that you are teaching so that they have better 
understanding.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;It is also advisable to revise the topic that you did in the 
previous class since revision makes things easier to remember and 
recollect. &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;To make things easier and less time taking you can adopt the method 
the Questioning to revise the previously done things so that you can 
also assess their understanding. &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;When teaching small kids it is better to take help of visual aids 
since pictures and images register in the kind better than words and 
lessons. So if you are trying to put in facts about a tiger it is better
 to teach the picture of a tiger and then tell the kids about it. For 
subjects like geography, physics and chemistry, show the kids things 
that you are teaching as far as possible. Take help of maps and pictures
 so that the knowledge that you are imparting does not seem vague for 
the students. &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;After you are done with a certain topic divide the class into 
several groups where in each group there should be a mix of good and 
average students and grade them on team performance so that the average 
students copes up with the difficulties with the help of the better 
student. &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Besides all the classroom studies it is imperative to concentrate on
 the talent that the student has beyond classroom studies. There are 
some students who cannot assimilate the routine and inhibited classroom 
academics but on the other hand they respond well to experiments and 
demonstration. &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
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that will function better.  Here are the four keys to improving your 
brain health:&lt;br /&gt;

&lt;strong&gt;Physical Exercise &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Do something you enjoy for even just 15 minutes a day. You can always add more time and activities later.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Schedule exercise into your daily routine. It will be become a habit faster if you do.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Do something cardiovascular to get your heart beating faster&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Mental Exercise&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Be curious! Get to know your local library and community college, 
look for local organizations or churches that offer classes or workshops&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Work puzzles like crosswords and sudoku or play games like chess and bridge&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Try computerized brain fitness programs&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Learn something new every day&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Good Nutrition&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Plan your meals around your vegetables (especially leafy greens), and then add fruit, protein, dairy, and/or grains&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Add some cold-water fish to your diet (tuna, salmon, mackerel, halibut, sardines, and herring)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Try to eat more foods low on the Glycemic Index&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Stress Management&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Get enough sleep each night&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Practice meditation, yoga, or a calming activity to help you relax&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Set aside 5 to 10 minutes to just breathe deeply&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;br /&gt;
So here are 5 foods to help you improve your memory and supercharge your brain:&lt;br /&gt;

&lt;strong&gt;Fish&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Fish is not only high in good protein, but also filled with essential 
vitamins and minerals for your brain; including: phosphorus, magnesium, 
selenium, and vitamins A and D.  And fish oil is a great source of 
Omega-3 fat, which can improve your brain’s chemistry and development.  
We recommend: tuna, sardine, anchovy, salmon and bluefish.&lt;br /&gt;

&lt;strong&gt;Blueberries &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.jneurosci.org/cgi/content/full/19/18/8114?ck=nck&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Journal of Neuroscience&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;
 published some research from Tufts University that suggested that 
blueberries can improve memory loss.  Blueberries are also filled with 
antioxidants and have been reported to inhibit colon cancer and Ovarian 
cancer.&lt;br /&gt;

&lt;strong&gt;Wholegrain Foods&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Wholegrain foods are a great way to get folic acid and B vitamins into 
your body.  You see, B vitamins like Thiamine, Pantothenic Acid, and 
Pridoxine have been shown to reduce memory loss.  If you’re not eating 
enough wholegrain foods, we recommend taking a good B vitamin that has 
B1, B5, B6, and B12.&lt;br /&gt;

&lt;strong&gt;Pumpkin Seeds&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Buy a bag of roasted pumpkin seeds and chew on them throughout the day. 
 Pumpkin seeds are filled with zinc, which has been known to help 
improve thinking skills.&lt;br /&gt;

&lt;strong&gt;Broccoli&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Broccoli is filled with vitamin K, and can help improve your brain chemistry and overall brainpower.&lt;br /&gt;

Eating all the right foods won’t guarantee that you’re brain is at 
its best performance.  You need to balance healthy eating along with 
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&lt;br /&gt;
I took classes in Spanish, classical Latin, and ancient Greek to 
fulfill my requirement – and needless to say – I’m glad that’s over 
with.&lt;br /&gt;

I’ve literally spent hundreds of hours memorizing verb conjugations. 
And I’ve probably killed many trees with all the note cards I’ve used 
up.&lt;br /&gt;

The more I memorized, the easier it became – not because I was 
getting smarter – but simply because my brain was used to memorizing a 
lot of information every single day.&lt;br /&gt;

Pretty soon I was able to memorize stacks of vocabulary cards very quickly.  It just took practice, and anyone can do it.&lt;br /&gt;

Here are some of the strategies I used to help me memorize my vocabulary terms and conjugation rules quickly:&lt;br /&gt;

&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;Make Creative Associations&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
When I was memorizing a new word or grammar rule, I tried to develop a 
fun way to make it stick.  The more outlandish the association, the 
better it would stick.  For example, let’s say that I had to remember 
that word “domus” is Latin for home.  I would simply imagine a huge dome
 hanging over moose. (The classical Latin pronunciation sounds like 
“Dome-oose.”) That association would help me remember the word easily.  I
 know this sound simplistic, but it really works.  I would sometimes 
draw out fun associations on the back of my vocabulary note cards to 
really make these bizarre associations remembered. &lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;

&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;Break-up Your Study Time&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Our brains tend to remember less the longer we study.  That’s why it’s 
often easier for us to remember the beginning and end of a lecture than 
all the details in between.  So I found that by studying in short one 
hour stints helped me remember more.  Everyone is different, so find out
 what amount of study time is perfect for you.  You might find that you 
can memorize more in three one-hour sessions than one four-hour session.&lt;br /&gt;

&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;Use Your Mind and Body&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Sitting at a desk staring at some grammar rules might work for some 
people, but I always learned quicker by actively doing something with 
the information.  I would draw association pictures or read my book 
aloud to help make things more permanent in my mind.  I also found that 
studying note cards while walking around campus was a way to keep myself
 energized and focused.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;Repeat What You Need to Know &lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
One way to help something stick in your mind is to recite it to 
yourself. Read it aloud to yourself – and then read it again.  The key 
here is to saturate your mind with the content in every way possible.  
One fun way to do this is to imagine your vocabulary cards or textbook 
being read by someone you think is funny.  Imagine your textbook being 
read by Jon Stewart.  It will at least keep things a bit more 
interesting.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Reduce the Noise&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Some people study well listening to music.  It really depends on the 
subject matter.  However, if you find yourself drifting off, or focusing
 on the words of the song, it’s probably best to dismiss the music for a
 while.  If you enjoy music, listen to some classical music or some 
other music that helps you focus.  You basically want to situate 
yourself in a place with the least amount of noise interference.&lt;br /&gt;

&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;Stay Positive (if possible)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
You’ll remember far more information about a subject if you try to find 
it interesting.  If you think the topic is boring and useless, than 
you’re going to make memorization that much harder.  Look for some sort 
of connection on how the subject you need to learn about fits in with 
your life. &lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;

&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;Study When You’re Most Productive&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Everyone has their best study time, and often it’s during the daytime.  
There’s just something about memorizing and studying when it’s daytime 
that can keep you more motivated and more focused.  I find that I’m most
 productive during the early morning.  I often go to a coffee shop 
around 6:30 a.m. and just drink coffee while I write and study.  Find 
your best time to study and keep on that schedule.  It will do wonders 
for your memory power.</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://luvphobia.blogspot.com/feeds/7427176675683608226/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://luvphobia.blogspot.com/2012/02/how-to-improve-your-memory-power-7.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7993209136538011986/posts/default/7427176675683608226'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7993209136538011986/posts/default/7427176675683608226'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://luvphobia.blogspot.com/2012/02/how-to-improve-your-memory-power-7.html' title='How to Improve Your Memory Power – 7 Effective Techniques'/><author><name>luvphobia</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/13863724863496057981</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR50TSS5Anz3UK-XHlf3F44_4d9y4CZ_ijHn7actGJGnrzGcB1dTx_6ccIM6eaa2ii27ABvT_lu4Jtg82ttdlzfJNeeIilfBaq-HJvX3eKUnXwELizJ-RElabJ_-d-kw/s220/gold+eagle.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7993209136538011986.post-2251163090062870843</id><published>2012-02-28T14:29:00.002+07:00</published><updated>2012-02-28T14:29:57.768+07:00</updated><title type='text'>Hack Your Mind with These Memorization Techniques</title><content type='html'>California Polytechnic State University provides 10 tips to help students memorize information better.
&lt;br /&gt;
Here are some of my favorite tips:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Use all your senses. &lt;/b&gt;When we are learning, we should
 try not only to get a strong impression but to obtain as many different
 kinds of impressions as possible. Some people can remember colors 
distinctly, but have a poor memory for shapes. But anyone, by putting 
together and using all of the impressions our sense organs bring us 
about a thing, can remember it much more clearly than if we rely on 
sight or sound alone. For example, try reading your lesson aloud. In 
doing this, your eye takes in the appearance of the printed word, your 
ear passes the sound of the words to your brain, and even the tension of
 the muscle of your throat add their bit to the total impression which 
your mind is expected to store away.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Intend to remember.&lt;/b&gt; The mere intention to remember 
puts the mind in a condition to remember, and if you will make use of 
this fact in studying you will be able to recall between 20 and 60 
percent more of what you read and hear than you would if you were not 
actively trying to remember.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Logical memory.&lt;/b&gt; One of the most important of all 
aids to the remembering process is the habit of associating a new idea 
immediately with facts or ideas that are already firmly lodged in the 
mind. This association revives and strengthens the old memories and 
prevents the new one form slipping away by anchoring it to the 
well-established framework of your mental world.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;b&gt;How much study?&lt;/b&gt; You should study more than enough to
 learn your assignment. Experiments have proven that 50% more resulted 
in 50% better retention. After a week had passed, it was found that 
extra work had salvaged six times as much of the material as in the case
 when it was barely learned&lt;br /&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://luvphobia.blogspot.com/feeds/2251163090062870843/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://luvphobia.blogspot.com/2012/02/hack-your-mind-with-these-memorization.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7993209136538011986/posts/default/2251163090062870843'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7993209136538011986/posts/default/2251163090062870843'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://luvphobia.blogspot.com/2012/02/hack-your-mind-with-these-memorization.html' title='Hack Your Mind with These Memorization Techniques'/><author><name>luvphobia</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/13863724863496057981</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR50TSS5Anz3UK-XHlf3F44_4d9y4CZ_ijHn7actGJGnrzGcB1dTx_6ccIM6eaa2ii27ABvT_lu4Jtg82ttdlzfJNeeIilfBaq-HJvX3eKUnXwELizJ-RElabJ_-d-kw/s220/gold+eagle.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7993209136538011986.post-2334400627496946988</id><published>2012-02-28T14:28:00.003+07:00</published><updated>2012-02-28T14:28:42.662+07:00</updated><title type='text'>How to Add RAM to Your Brain – 8 Memory Hacks</title><content type='html'>You can instantly retrieve more information faster and easier by memorizing data in organized patterns.&lt;br /&gt;

&lt;img align=&quot;right&quot; alt=&quot;ram.jpg&quot; height=&quot;432&quot; src=&quot;http://studenthacks.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/ram.jpg&quot; width=&quot;299&quot; /&gt;Here are 8 ways to make information cement in your mind:&lt;br /&gt;

&lt;strong&gt;1. Acronyms &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
I’ve used acronyms throughout my college and grad school career.  
They’ve helped me memorize information for class presentations, and 
helped me memorize details for exams.  An acronym is simply a word 
wherein each letter represents another word.  For example: HOMES (The 
Great Lakes: Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, Superior)&lt;br /&gt;

&lt;strong&gt;2. Acrostics&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Acrostics are sentences in which the first letter of each word helps you
 remember items in a series.  For example:  Zoe Cooks Chowder In Pink 
Pots in Miami (The Essential Minerals: Zinc, Calcium, Chromium, Iron, 
Potassium, Phosphorus, Iodine, Magnesium).&lt;br /&gt;

&lt;strong&gt;3. Act it Out&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Use your acting ability to make a connection with the material you’re 
trying to learn. For example: reenact a dialog between two historic 
figures – or carry on a debate between two different philosophers, 
politicians or literary critics.&lt;br /&gt;

&lt;strong&gt;4. Categories&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Organize information into broad categories to help you remember 
information faster.  For example: Types of Joints in the Body 
(Immovable, Slightly Movable, Freely Movable).&lt;br /&gt;

&lt;strong&gt;5. Peg Words&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Develop a chain of associations between whatever list you need to 
memorize and a peg word.  Peg words are associated with numbers (e.g. 
zero is hero; one is a bun; two is a shoe; three is a tree; four is a 
door; five is a hive; six is sticks; seven is heaven; eight is a gate; 
nine is wine; and ten is a hen). Here’s how peg words work with the 
atomic numbers in a periodic table: (1) Imagine a hydrogen hotdog on a 
bun; (2) Imagine a helium shoe balloon; (3) Imagine a lit tree on fire 
(lithium); (4) a door made of berries (beryllium); (5) a hive with bored
 bees (boron); and the list can go on.  The odd pairing helps you 
memorize information quickly.&lt;br /&gt;

&lt;strong&gt;6. Rhymes&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Make up a silly rhyme or pun to help you memorize information. For 
example: Brown vs. Board of Education ended public-school segregation.&lt;br /&gt;

&lt;strong&gt;7. Recordings&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Make a recording of yourself giving a lecture about the subject you’re 
studying.  This is especially helpful for foreign language classes or a 
vocabulary section on a standardized test.&lt;br /&gt;

&lt;strong&gt;8. Visualizations&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Turn an abstract idea into an image of something that is as specific as 
possible.  For example, visualize a scene from a historic period.  Make 
it as real as possible in your mind.  Use all your senses and imagine 
what it must smell like, feel like, etc.  The more specific you are, the
 more you’ll remember.&lt;br /&gt;

What are some strategies you use to memorize information faster?</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://luvphobia.blogspot.com/feeds/2334400627496946988/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://luvphobia.blogspot.com/2012/02/how-to-add-ram-to-your-brain-8-memory.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7993209136538011986/posts/default/2334400627496946988'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7993209136538011986/posts/default/2334400627496946988'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://luvphobia.blogspot.com/2012/02/how-to-add-ram-to-your-brain-8-memory.html' title='How to Add RAM to Your Brain – 8 Memory Hacks'/><author><name>luvphobia</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/13863724863496057981</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR50TSS5Anz3UK-XHlf3F44_4d9y4CZ_ijHn7actGJGnrzGcB1dTx_6ccIM6eaa2ii27ABvT_lu4Jtg82ttdlzfJNeeIilfBaq-HJvX3eKUnXwELizJ-RElabJ_-d-kw/s220/gold+eagle.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7993209136538011986.post-7275615058515259469</id><published>2012-02-28T14:27:00.000+07:00</published><updated>2012-02-28T14:27:15.425+07:00</updated><title type='text'>How to Write a Research Paper – Step by Step</title><content type='html'>I’ve probably written over 70 research papers over the last 7 years of school.
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And I’ve gotten to the point where writing research papers is like second nature for me.&lt;br /&gt;

It’s not that I’m a better writer than anyone else, it’s just that I know how to organize information quickly.&lt;br /&gt;

So here is my basic process on how I write my papers step-by-step:&lt;br /&gt;

&lt;strong&gt;Research Phase: Hunting and Gathering&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
This is probably the most time-consuming part of the research paper.  
I’m a research hound, so I like to spend as much time as possible 
finding all the research possible.  It’s during this phase that I’m 
doing the following:&lt;br /&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Refining my research subject&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Developing research questions&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Consulting librarians for their insight on my research area&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Reading journal article abstracts on the topic I’m interested in&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Organizing Phase: Reading and Writing &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
As I’m reviewing journal articles, I’m jotting down everything I need 
from the article before moving on; including: citation info, potential 
quotes, summaries, and any referenced journal articles that look 
interesting.  I’m also:&lt;br /&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Developing a potential thesis statement&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Creating a meaty bibliography&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Outlining my paper&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Inserting notes within my outline – and adding references&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Drafting Phase: Writing &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Once I’ve written my thesis statement and completed my outline, it’s 
time to begin working on my first draft.  Here are the steps that I 
take:&lt;br /&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Just start writing something (I typically start in the middle somewhere)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Make sure to cite everything (I go overboard just to be safe)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Keep refining the thesis&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Keeping modifying the outline&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Pretend the paper is due the next day and just finish it&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Take a day off after the first draft is done – don’t look at it&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Revision Phase: Editing Never Ends&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Revising — as you know — means removing and adding content to make the 
paper better – which means nobody is ever really done.  We just turn in 
our last and best draft.  Here are my editing steps:&lt;br /&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Read it aloud and mark any areas that don’t sound right&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Look at all the punctuation marks – especially apostrophes&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Make sure every paragraph moves the paper along&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Eliminate passive verbs whenever possible&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
So that’s my strategy on how to write a research paper.   I never 
feel completely done writing, but those steps help me get a paper 
finished that I’m at least happy with.</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://luvphobia.blogspot.com/feeds/7275615058515259469/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://luvphobia.blogspot.com/2012/02/how-to-write-research-paper-step-by.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7993209136538011986/posts/default/7275615058515259469'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7993209136538011986/posts/default/7275615058515259469'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://luvphobia.blogspot.com/2012/02/how-to-write-research-paper-step-by.html' title='How to Write a Research Paper – Step by Step'/><author><name>luvphobia</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/13863724863496057981</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR50TSS5Anz3UK-XHlf3F44_4d9y4CZ_ijHn7actGJGnrzGcB1dTx_6ccIM6eaa2ii27ABvT_lu4Jtg82ttdlzfJNeeIilfBaq-HJvX3eKUnXwELizJ-RElabJ_-d-kw/s220/gold+eagle.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7993209136538011986.post-8578527132588491557</id><published>2012-02-28T14:25:00.002+07:00</published><updated>2012-02-28T14:25:46.044+07:00</updated><title type='text'>How to Study Smarter, Not Harder</title><content type='html'>Dartmouth published a paper discussing ways for students
 to improve their memory as they study.  These tips will help any 
student study smarter, not harder. Here are some of our favorite study 
tips:
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Recite As You Study&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Recitation should first take place as you read through each paragraph or
 section. Quiz or test yourself. This promotes understanding as well as 
faster  learning because it is a more active process than reading or 
listening. It also tests understanding, revealing mistakes or gaps. 
Recite in your own words. Auditory learners should spend more time in 
reciting orally what they are learning than visualizers. Read aloud 
passages you find difficult.&lt;br /&gt;

&lt;strong&gt;Take Fuller Notes&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Visual learners should take fuller notes during lectures and their 
readings, as they learn more readily by visualizing than hearing. 
Auditory learners should take fuller notes perhaps on their readings. 
Notes should be in your own words, brief, clear but succinct. They 
should be legible and neat. Writing notes better reinforces memory than 
mere underlining, which is frequently done mechanically , often to 
excess and does not check understanding.&lt;br /&gt;

&lt;strong&gt;Study the Middle&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The best time to review is soon after learning has taken place. The 
beginning and the end of material is best remembered, so pay close 
attention to the middle which is likely to be forgotten. The peak of 
difficulty in remembering is just beyond the middle, toward the end. 
change your method of review.&lt;br /&gt;

&lt;strong&gt;Sleep On It&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Study before going to bed unless you are physically or mentally 
overtired. Freshly learned material is better remembered after a period 
of sleep than after an equal period of daytime activity because 
retroactive interference takes place.&lt;br /&gt;

&lt;strong&gt;Connect Ideas Whenever Possible&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
There are two ways to memorize: by rote (mechanically) and by 
understanding. Multiplication tables, telephone numbers, combinations to
 safes, and the like are better learned by rote. ideas, concepts, 
theories and significances and the like are learned by understanding. 
Sometimes they work simultaneously.&lt;br /&gt;

The more association you can elicit for an idea, the more meaning it 
will have; the more meaningful the learning, the better one is able to 
retain it. Always note similarities in ideas and concepts, and put them 
in their proper place in a larger system of ideas, concepts and 
theories. A bare literal understanding is often of little valuable.  
Never be satisfied with a hazy idea of what you are reading.  If you are
 not able to follow the thought,  go back to where you lost the trail.</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://luvphobia.blogspot.com/feeds/8578527132588491557/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://luvphobia.blogspot.com/2012/02/how-to-study-smarter-not-harder.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7993209136538011986/posts/default/8578527132588491557'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7993209136538011986/posts/default/8578527132588491557'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://luvphobia.blogspot.com/2012/02/how-to-study-smarter-not-harder.html' title='How to Study Smarter, Not Harder'/><author><name>luvphobia</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/13863724863496057981</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR50TSS5Anz3UK-XHlf3F44_4d9y4CZ_ijHn7actGJGnrzGcB1dTx_6ccIM6eaa2ii27ABvT_lu4Jtg82ttdlzfJNeeIilfBaq-HJvX3eKUnXwELizJ-RElabJ_-d-kw/s220/gold+eagle.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7993209136538011986.post-7164040860696227576</id><published>2012-02-28T14:23:00.001+07:00</published><updated>2012-02-28T14:23:24.455+07:00</updated><title type='text'>How to Study Effectively – 8 Concentration Strategies</title><content type='html'>We found a killer list of concentration strategies for students.
&lt;br /&gt;
This list is perfect for those who want to know the best way to cram for an exam.  Check this out:&lt;br /&gt;

&lt;strong&gt;Eat Frequent Small Meals&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Avoid eating a big meal before a study session. Too much food will send 
your body into a ‘rest’ mode. On the other hand, don’t starve yourself 
either. Frequent small meals are best.&lt;br /&gt;

&lt;strong&gt;Study When You’re Sharpest&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Study according to your body-clock. Are you sharpest in the morning or 
at the evening? Schedule your most difficult materials when you are 
mentally at your best, and schedule the easier ones when you are 
mentally less efficient.&lt;br /&gt;

&lt;strong&gt;Drink Water Often&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Drink plenty of water during a study session, especially when you feel 
sluggish. Caffeine may help you to stay awake, but it can increase your 
anxiety – use it in moderation.&lt;br /&gt;

&lt;strong&gt;Don’t Get Too Comfortable in Your Chair&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Choose a chair that supports your back. It should be comfortable, but 
not too comfortable. Just like an athlete during a performance, your 
body should be relaxed, so that all your energy goes to where it matters
 – your brain.&lt;br /&gt;

&lt;strong&gt;Clear Your Desk of Everything  You Don’t Need&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Have everything you need on the desk. Put away what you do not need for 
the study session. Seeing reminders of other assessments or domestic 
bills may increase your anxiety and distract you.&lt;br /&gt;

&lt;strong&gt;Take Breaks Every Hour&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
It is important to take a break before you feel tired and lose your 
concentration completely. Regular breaks at least once an hour helps to 
sustain your concentration. If the work is not going too well and you 
have difficulties in concentrating, you may need a long break and go 
back to it later&lt;br /&gt;

&lt;strong&gt;Stretch During Your Breaks&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Know and respect your concentration span which will vary from hour to 
hour and from day to day. When you sit for long periods, gravity draws 
the blood to the lower part of your body. When you take a break, take a 
few deep breaths and get more oxygen to your brain: try walking around 
and doing some light stretching for a few minutes. It will help to 
release tension in your body, and help your circulation.&lt;br /&gt;

&lt;strong&gt;Study at the Same Time, Same Place&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Study at the same time and at the same place, devoted to study only. 
This helps you to associate the time and place with studying and 
concentrating. You will find that you get into a habit of studying as 
soon as you sit down.</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://luvphobia.blogspot.com/feeds/7164040860696227576/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://luvphobia.blogspot.com/2012/02/how-to-study-effectively-8.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7993209136538011986/posts/default/7164040860696227576'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7993209136538011986/posts/default/7164040860696227576'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://luvphobia.blogspot.com/2012/02/how-to-study-effectively-8.html' title='How to Study Effectively – 8 Concentration Strategies'/><author><name>luvphobia</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/13863724863496057981</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR50TSS5Anz3UK-XHlf3F44_4d9y4CZ_ijHn7actGJGnrzGcB1dTx_6ccIM6eaa2ii27ABvT_lu4Jtg82ttdlzfJNeeIilfBaq-HJvX3eKUnXwELizJ-RElabJ_-d-kw/s220/gold+eagle.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7993209136538011986.post-4121917282020983098</id><published>2012-02-28T12:14:00.000+07:00</published><updated>2012-02-28T12:14:52.429+07:00</updated><title type='text'>How to Teach Your Children Discipline</title><content type='html'>&lt;h2 style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt; How to Teach Your Children Discipline&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt; By Marilyn E. Gootman, Ed.D.&lt;/h4&gt;Children have to be taught discipline. They are not born with it. Little by little parents have to teach it to them. While teaching discipline does take time and practice, it gets easier as children learn to control their own behavior. And best of all, teaching discipline does not have to hurt either the parents or the kids.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;Parents ask.. What is discipline?&lt;/h3&gt;Discipline is helping children develop self-control. Discipline is setting limits and correcting misbehavior.&lt;b&gt; Discipline also is encouraging children, guiding them, helping them feel good about themselves, &lt;/b&gt; and teaching them how to think for themselves.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;a href=&quot;&quot; name=&quot;Spanking&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;h3&gt;Is spanking a useful approach to discipline?&lt;/h3&gt;No. Discipline should help children learn how to control their own behavior. Spanking is used to directly control children&#39;s behavior. Spanking does not teach children how to change what they do, as good discipline should.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;Isn&#39;t is easier to just spank my children?&lt;/h3&gt;It may seem easy at the time. But babies who are hit often cry louder. Older children who are hit often are learning to solve problems by hitting  others. Many parents notice that after a spanking children may settle  down for a while, but pretty soon they start misbehaving again.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;Won&#39;t spanking teach children whom boss?&lt;/h3&gt;Kids do need to know that the adult is in charge. Spanking can teach  children to be afraid of the adult in charge. Good discipline teaches  children to respect the adult in charge. Respect goes both ways- treat children with respect and let them have some control, and they  will respect you and listen to you.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;Won&#39;t spanking make my children afraid to misbehave?&lt;/h3&gt;It can. Spanking can make children afraid to misbehave, but probably only when you are watching. Children need to learn to control their own behavior even when you are not around to watch them.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;Don&#39;t children need a good spanking sometimes?&lt;/h3&gt;No child needs a spanking. Spanking can be dangerous. You can never  tell when children will be hurt badly by a spanking if you lose control.  Children do not need to be hit in order to learn how to behave.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;If I do not spank, then what can I do?&lt;/h3&gt;You can do lots of things that will help your children learn  self-control - you can help them feel good about themselves, you can  show them how a person with self-control acts, you can guide them, you  can set limits, you can correct misbehavior by talking to them, and you  can teach them how to think for themselves.&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;h3&gt;What can I do to help my children feel good about themselves?&lt;/h3&gt;Let them know what they are doing right, as well as about the  mistakes they make. Hearing good things makes us feel good and makes us  want to do more good things. &lt;b&gt;Say two nice but true things to children for every time you correct them. &lt;/b&gt;  Remember, when they are changing their behavior, tell them how well  they are doing, even if they only improve just a little. &quot;Great, you  played in the playground all morning without fighting.&quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;What do I need to do to guide them?&lt;/h3&gt;One thing is to set routines for bedtime, meals and chores. Routines  help children feel safe, because they know what parents expect.&lt;br /&gt;
Young children have a hard time going from one activity to another.  Warning them a few minutes ahead helps them get ready. You can say, &quot;You  have five more minutes before bedtime.&quot; Be clear about their choices.  &quot;You can have milk or juice, but you can&#39;t have soda.&quot;&lt;br /&gt;
Remind them of your rules. Just saying no is not enough. Children often need reminders.&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;h3&gt;What do I do when my children break the rules?&lt;/h3&gt;Stay calm. Do what is fair. Sometimes, your children can help you  decide what is fair to do when a rule is broken. Do something that makes  sense and will help them learn not to make the same mistake again. For  example, if they write on the wall, have them help clean it up.&lt;br /&gt;
You can use these problem-solving steps to help children think  through what happened and figure out how they can help themselves not  make the same mistake again:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;ol start=&quot;1&quot; type=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;li&gt;Have the child say what the problem is (&quot;I want to go across town, and my      parent says I cannot take my bike&quot;).   &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Have the child come up with as many  solutions as possible. At  this point, the number of ideas is more important than how good the  ideas are (&quot;I could walk. I could take the bus. I could bike halfway and  walk the rest of the way&quot;).   &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Discuss solutions together and have  the child choose which  solution to try      next time. Be sure it is a solution you   can both  accept (&quot;I will take the bus&quot;).   &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Try out the solution.   &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Check the results. If it works, great.  If not, start again. &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;Two important messages come across to children when you use this approach. First, no problem is so great  that you cannot solve it. Second, you are responsible for your own  behavior.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;What should I do when I am so angry that I think I am going to lose my temper and all I want to do is hit or scream at my child?&lt;/h3&gt;Find a way to help yourself calm down so that you do not do or say  something you will be sorry for later. If your children are old enough  to be left alone or if there is another adult with your children, go  somewhere else until you calm down. Tell your children what you are  doing. Take a walk, go to another room, or even lock yourself in the  bathroom. Try to stay away no longer than five or ten minutes. When you  come back to your children, calmly explain your feelings. &lt;br /&gt;
Other ways to calm down are to listen to music, take a few deep  breaths, or count backwards from ten. Try to do something with your  hands to keep them busy - bake a cake, wash a counter, draw, write what  you are feeling, or even just scribble. To help yourself not say  anything you&#39;ll be sorry for later, chew gum, sing or even put your hand  up to your mouth. &lt;br /&gt;
Remember, what you do always teaches your children what to do. If you  lash out, won&#39;t your children learn to do the same? If you do lash out,  apologize to your child. Saying &quot;I&#39;m sorry&quot; teaches them what to do if they offend others.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;What do I do if my children get really angry because I discipline them?&lt;/h3&gt;Their anger is no reason to feel as though you&#39;re a bad person. Often children get angry when disciplined.  As long as you are being fair, it&#39;s okay. Let them be angry but you keep your cool. Children must get their angry feelings  out. Help them take time-out - draw, build something, play with clay,  listen to music or go to a room alone and scream. Most important, when  they are ready, help them talk about their feelings. Letting children  get their feelings out is like taking out a splinter before it gets  infected.&lt;br /&gt;
Teach them how to talk about their feelings without hurting or attacking other people. &quot;I feel angry when I cannot go across town, because I want to be with my friends.&quot;&lt;br /&gt;
Remember:&lt;b&gt; Discipline is how adults teach children to grow to be happy, safe, well-adjusted members of society.&lt;/b&gt; Raising children is a tough job, but as children learn to control their own behavior, discipline gets easier and easier. It&#39;s well worth the initial effort as your children become responsible for their actions. And you can feel proud that your loving care guided them on their way!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;h4&gt;&lt;i&gt;Stop using words that hurt.  Start using words that help.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4&gt;&lt;i&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h4&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://luvphobia.blogspot.com/feeds/4121917282020983098/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://luvphobia.blogspot.com/2012/02/how-to-teach-your-children-discipline.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7993209136538011986/posts/default/4121917282020983098'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7993209136538011986/posts/default/4121917282020983098'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://luvphobia.blogspot.com/2012/02/how-to-teach-your-children-discipline.html' title='How to Teach Your Children Discipline'/><author><name>luvphobia</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/13863724863496057981</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR50TSS5Anz3UK-XHlf3F44_4d9y4CZ_ijHn7actGJGnrzGcB1dTx_6ccIM6eaa2ii27ABvT_lu4Jtg82ttdlzfJNeeIilfBaq-HJvX3eKUnXwELizJ-RElabJ_-d-kw/s220/gold+eagle.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7993209136538011986.post-1023570422626255740</id><published>2011-06-22T12:00:00.000+07:00</published><updated>2011-06-22T12:00:48.314+07:00</updated><title type='text'>8 Universitas Termahal di Indonesia Tahun 2011</title><content type='html'>&lt;b&gt;Kriteria penilaian:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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1. Asumsi total biaya selama 8-10 semester.&lt;br /&gt;
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2. Merupakan program S1 reguler, bukan international class.&lt;br /&gt;
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3. Bukan biaya sekolah kedokteran / kedokteran gigi / program studi bidang medis.&lt;br /&gt;
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4. Tidak mencakup biaya sumbangan sukarela, hanya murni biaya pendidikan.&lt;br /&gt;
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4. Total biaya ada 2, minimal dan maksimal, disebut termahal karena diurutkan dari total biaya minimal ke maksimal.&lt;br /&gt;
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5. Dibagi atas 3 kategori : Sangat mahal (minimal 100 juta atau lebih),  Cukup mahal (80-100 juta atau lebih ) dan Relatif mahal (range biaya  terlalu ekstrim, 50-100 juta atau lebih)&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;KATEGORI SANGAT MAHAL&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: black;&quot;&gt;1. President University&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Rata-rata biaya kuliah : Rp 25.000.000/semester&lt;br /&gt;
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Total biaya kuliah : Rp 250.000.000&lt;br /&gt;
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Berdiri tahun 2001. President University merupakan kampus bergaya  internasional kedua di Indonesia. Tahun 2001 kampus ini merupakan  sekolah tinggi teknik cikarang yang dimiliki oleh Jababeka Industry,  namun perkembangannya membuat kampus ini menjadi universitas pada 2004.  President University dikonsep oleh Bapak S. D. Darmono selaku Presiden  Direktur PT Jababeka Tbk. dan Prof. Donald W. Watts selaku Presiden  Universitas Bond (Queensland) dan Wakil Penasehat Universitas Curtin di  Australia Barat.&lt;br /&gt;
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sumber : &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.president.ac.id/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.president.ac.id&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: black;&quot;&gt;2. Swiss German University (SGU)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Rata-rata biaya kuliah : Rp 24.000.000 – 28.000.000/semester&lt;br /&gt;
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Total biaya kuliah : Rp 223.000.000 – 247.000.000&lt;br /&gt;
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Berdiri tahun 2000. Kampus ini tadalah kampus bernuansa internasional  pertama di Indonesia. Terletak di Bumi Serpong Damai (BSD) Tangerang.  Terletak di suasana kompleks yang asri dan tenang membuat kampus ini  terasa nyaman. Dari pengalamn saya dan rekan saya yang dulu pernah  mendatangi kampus ini, saya banyak menemukan tenaga pengajar “bule” asli  (berkulit putih) di kampus ini.  Mungkin hal tersebut menjadi salah  satu penyebab kampus ini mahal.&lt;br /&gt;
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sumber : &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sgu.ac.id/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.sgu.ac.id&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;color: black;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: black;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;3. Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Rata-rata biaya kuliah : Rp 9.000.000 – 15.000.000/semester&lt;br /&gt;
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Total biaya kuliah : Rp 130.000.000 – 200.000.000&lt;br /&gt;
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Berdiri tahun 1996. Kampus yang terletak di Lippo Village Karawaci ini  “disebut-sebut” memiliki kurikulum internasional dalam pengajarannya.  Fasilitas adalah hal utama yang ditunjolkan dari kampus ini, seperti  Sport Center, NBA Basketball Hall, Swimming Pool, Food Juction Square,  bahkan Department Store juga tersedia di kampus ini. UPH kini diburu  banyak calon mahasiswa karena status gengsi dan pamor. Untuk kualitas,  UPH masih dalam tahap perkembangan.Setelah pamor kampus ini mencuat di  dunia cetak maupun internet, selebriti mulai banyak kuliah dikampus ini,  seperti Marcel Chandrawinata, Mishel Chandrawinata, Ben Kasyafani,  Marshanda, dan lain-lain.&lt;br /&gt;
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sumber : &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.uph.edu/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.uph.edu&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;KATEGORI CUKUP MAHAL&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;color: black;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;4. Universitas Ciputra (UC)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Rata-rata biaya kuliah : Rp 9.000.000 – 16.000.000/semester&lt;br /&gt;
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Total biaya kuliah : Rp 83.000.000 – 160.000.000&lt;br /&gt;
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Universitas ini terbilang baru berdiri yaitu tahun 2006 silam. Namun  pendirinya adalah Ciputra, salah satu tokoh di bidang arsitektur dan  properti. Kampus ini memiliki motto menghasilkan lulusan world class  enterpreneur. Untuk dikota seperti surabaya, biaya kuliah di kampus ini  tergolong sangat mahal, bahkan lebih mahal dari UPH Surabaya sekalipun.&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;color: black;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;5. Universitas Trisakti (Usakti)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Rata-rata biaya kuliah : Rp 9.000.000 – 12.000.000/semester&lt;br /&gt;
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Total biaya kuliah : Rp 90.000.000 – 120.000.000&lt;br /&gt;
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Berdiri tahun 1965. Tentu anda sudah mengenal nama Trisakti. Kampus ini  punya sejarah yang sudah lama. Terletak di kawasan grogol jakarta barat  persis disebelah Universitas Tarumanagara. Sejak berdiri hingga tahun  1998 kampus ini menjadi primadona bagi calon mahasiswa karena  difavoritkan. Akhirnya banyak juga anak-anak pejabat pemerintah yang  menyekolahkan anaknya di Trisakti. Termasuk juga para selebriti  Indonesia, seperti Nova Eliza, Bunga Citra Lestari, Imelda Therine,  Christy Jusung, Zse Zse Shahab, Monita, Putri Titian, Nyctagina alias  Jeng Kellin, dll. Namun setelah 1998, perkembangan Trisakti menurun  diakibatkan banyaknya kampus baru yang bermunculan dengan tingkat  persaingan yang ketat.&lt;br /&gt;
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sumber : &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.trisakti.ac.id/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.trisakti.ac.id&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;KATEGORI RELATIF MAHAL&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: black;&quot;&gt;6. Universitas Tarumanagara (UNTAR)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Rata-rata biaya kuliah : Rp 7.000.000 – 10.000.000/semester&lt;br /&gt;
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Total biaya kuliah : Rp 65.000.000 – 120.000.000&lt;br /&gt;
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Berdiri tahun 1959. Inilah tetangganya Trisakti. Selain bertetangga,  ternyata juga sama-sama tergologn mahal. Suasana gedung kampus ini jauh  lebih rapi dan mewah dibanding Trisakti. Untar juga merupakan salah satu  kampus yang dimiliki oleh Ciputra dibawah Yayasan Tarumagara. Kampus  ini menjadi favorit nomor satu bagi etnis tionghoa di Indonesia.&lt;br /&gt;
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sumber : &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.untar.ac.id/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.untar.ac.id&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;color: black;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;7. Universitas Bina Nusantara (BINUS)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Rata-rata biaya kuliah : Rp 6.000.000 – 9.000.000/semester&lt;br /&gt;
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Total biaya kuliah : Rp 61.000.000 – 107.000.000&lt;br /&gt;
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Berdiri tahun 1980. Pasti anda sudah familiar dengan nama Binus. Kampus  yang terkenal dengan IT ini sangat populer belakangan ini, karena  menjadi bahan perbincangan di dunia maya. Apalagi setelah nama Binus  dimasukkan dalam peringkat situs kampus terbaik nomor 8 Se-indonesia  tahun 2010 menurut webometrics. Bahkan Binus juga masuk 10 besar dalam  4icu (International College &amp;amp; University). Dulu biaya kuliah sangat  murah, namun kini menanjak naik seiring popularitasnya. Binus juga  memiliki memiliki 2 tipe kampus, Binus University di jakarta barat dan  Binus International di senayan.&lt;br /&gt;
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sumber : &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.binus.ac.id/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.binus.ac.id&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: black;&quot;&gt;8. Universitas Katolik Indonesia Atma Jaya (UAJ)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Rata-rata biaya kuliah : Rp 3.000.000 – 10.000.000/semester&lt;br /&gt;
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Total biaya kuliah : Rp 25.000.000 – 110.000.000&lt;br /&gt;
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Berdiri tahun 1960. Kampus ini termasuk golongan relatif mahal, karena  ada yang berbiaya sangat murah, namun ada yang sangat mahal. Atmajaya  menjadi  kampus favorit selain Trisakti dan Untar sejak dulu. Program  studi favorit adalah Psikologi dan Kedokteran. Atmajaya adalah kampus  swasta yang paling bersih dari gosip selama ini.</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://luvphobia.blogspot.com/feeds/1023570422626255740/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://luvphobia.blogspot.com/2011/06/8-universitas-termahal-di-indonesia.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7993209136538011986/posts/default/1023570422626255740'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7993209136538011986/posts/default/1023570422626255740'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://luvphobia.blogspot.com/2011/06/8-universitas-termahal-di-indonesia.html' title='8 Universitas Termahal di Indonesia Tahun 2011'/><author><name>luvphobia</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/13863724863496057981</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR50TSS5Anz3UK-XHlf3F44_4d9y4CZ_ijHn7actGJGnrzGcB1dTx_6ccIM6eaa2ii27ABvT_lu4Jtg82ttdlzfJNeeIilfBaq-HJvX3eKUnXwELizJ-RElabJ_-d-kw/s220/gold+eagle.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry></feed>