PBS
College admissions essays more important for students after end of affirmative action
Students who are starting to apply to colleges for the coming year are the first class to deal with the impact of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn affirmative action. For many high school students, this annual rite of passage is...
Crash Course
Antonin Artaud and the Theater of Cruelty: Crash Course Theater #43
I don't mean it mean, but today we're going to be cruel. It's the fun-loving Theater of Cruelty, which was pioneered by the genius Antonin Artaud in France during the inter-war period in twentieth century. The Theater of Cruelty was...
PBS
Author Jia Tolentino On American Culture Through The Prism Of The Internet
The January pick for our “Now Read This” book club was a book of essays
exploring many aspects of American culture through the prism of the
internet and social media. At age 32, author Jia Tolentino has gained
acclaim as one of its most...
PBS
New Book ‘Myth America’ Examines Misinformation In U.S. History
In a new book, Kevin Kruse and Julian Zelizer assemble a team of fellow historians to push back on what they see as the biggest myths and rampant misinformation about major issues facing this country and some of its most defining...
Curated Video
Arguments In Writing
This video discusses informal and formal in argumentative writing.
Curated Video
How to Get into an Ivy League School
Howcast - If you want to get into an Ivy League school, you'd better be willing to put in some serious effort. Here are some basics to keep in mind.
Curated Video
How to Get an Ivy League Scholarship
Howcast - In recent years, Ivy League universities have raised the number of scholarships they award to students. More students are seeking awards, making the application process for these scholarships very competitive.
Curated Video
The WORST CHEATING I've Seen in Class
Students cheat, it is a fact of life for professors and teachers. Here is my worst experiences with cheating in my classes. Filmed in Irving, Texas #cheating #caughtcheating #askaprofessor Learn how to plan your travels like we do with...
Oxford Comma
How to Write a Great Admissions Essay in the Age of AI
Standardized tests are becoming increasingly optional, many high school grades are suspiciously inflated, and all students can easily use Chat GTP for their admissions essays. How do you stand out from the crowd of applicants?...
Wonderscape
Mastering Essay Introductions: The Gateway to Effective Writing
Explore the crucial role of introductions in essay writing. Learn how to craft engaging openings with attention-grabbing first sentences, relevant background information, concise summaries, strong thesis statements, and seamless...
Wonderscape
The Art of Essay Writing: An Exploration
Delve into the world of essay writing, a literary form that captures personal opinions, experiences, and arguments. Learn about the structure and types of essays, including literary, research, and personal essays. Understand the...
Curated Video
ChatGPT 101 - Supercharge Your Work and Life with ChatGPT - Education (Researching, Ideation, Data Analysis)
In this video, you will learn about research, ideation, and data analysis techniques to help you stay informed and ahead of the curve in your fields. Whether a student or professional, continuous learning is critical, and this video will...
Curated Video
Audre Lorde
Audre Lorde, a trailblazing Black feminist, poet, and essayist, passionately explored intersectionality, identity, and activism, leaving an enduring impact on literature and social justice.
Wonderscape
Hyperbole: The Art of Exaggeration in Literature
This video unpacks hyperbole, a figure of speech that uses intentional exaggeration for emphasis or humor. It demonstrates hyperbole's widespread use in literature, referencing works by Mark Twain and Lewis Carroll, and includes an...
Amor Sciendi
Best Books of 2023 | AmorSciendi
These are my top book recommendations for 2023. I'll be back in 2024 with more art, art theory, and occasionally poetry.
Curated Video
Don’t Ignore These Keywords in IELTS Reading - IELTS Energy Podcast 1230
IELTS is an extremely difficult exam! HOWEVER, with today's tips, you can get the score you need! Today you learn how important linking words like however are and why you need them for every part of the IELTS exam!
Curated Video
Where Can I Get Free, Graded Practice Tests? - IELTS Energy Podcast 1324
Today you'll find out if you can find IELTS practice tests that give you free feedback and scores, and learn why getting feedback may be your best decision before test day.
Curated Video
How to Move From a 6 to a 7 - IELTS Energy Podcast 1253
Today we present a case study: one student who has worked hard, but still got 6's on IELTS. Why? Where did she go wrong? What did she do right? Find out today so you can change your own IELTS preparation for the better.
Curated Video
Don’t Make These Plural Mistakes on IELTS - IELTS Energy Podcast 1237
Learn about the most common grammar mistakes IELTS students make, so you don't make them on test day! When is a noun plural, and when do we put the s on a verb - we'll break down these rules and more on today's show.
Curated Video
Expository Writing
Expository Writing explains the concept of informational writing by citing the characteristics and describing the purpose of expository text.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Tom Kemp - Teachers Make a Difference - Professor Maris Vinovskis
Tom Kemp is a Silicon Valley–based author, entrepreneur, investor, and policy advisor. Tom was the founder and CEO of Centrify (renamed Delinea in 2022), a leading cybersecurity cloud provider that amassed over two thousand enterprise...
Curated Video
Nonfiction
This video discusses the nonfiction genre as well as qualities, types of pieces, and characteristics of the genre.
Curated Video
Arendt in the Background
Historian Martin Jay (UC Berkeley) discusses how his reflections on lying in politics were likely influenced by reading and re-reading essays by Hannah Arendt.
Oxford Comma
How to Write a Paper
In this video we'll explore the EPA method for writing academic papers. The EPA method encourages writers to start with the Evidence, look for Patterns, and then and only then to settle on an Argument.