As US mid-term elections approach on the heels of mid-term exams, it occurs to me just how many similarities there are between government and college. In both cases, we've been compelled up to this point to follow along what others wanted from us, but now we're finally in a position to make our own choices (for good or ill). Thankfully, we don't get the chance to change our elected officials as frequently as some of us change our majors!

So as both mid-terms approach, do prepare yourself. Study the choices in front of you and make informed decisions based on individual merits. Above all, don't forget to show up!

Face it, at some point we are all going to have to do an oral presentation in class for a grade. Anxious? Take a deep breath, don't panic, and remember you can do it. You may not have a silver tongue, but that doesn't mean you can't communicate effectively.

OK, so you're sitting in class taking a test you aren't prepared for. What the heck are you supposed to do? Here are some tips for surviving this experience:

This latest addition to our Cramlet family is a brief tutorial on the accounting cycle, and the steps you must take to complete it. This is a must for all students looking to pass their accounting class!

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Find the slope of the line described by the equation: y + x = -3(14 - x/3)

KG, US Navy

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How many grams of NaCl would you dissolve in water to make a 0.5 M NaCl solution with 500 mL final volume? What are the steps in finding the answer?

Anneka L.

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An inclined plane rests at a 37 degree angle with a box weighing 50N on it as a vector down. I'm supposed to find components of the force parallel and perpendicular to the plane. I'm not really sure how to tackle a problem like this...

Jeff S.

The inclined plane has been the bane of many a physics student, but I'll try to help you see your way through this problem.