John Mason asked:


WHY PEOPLE FAIL AT COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY

Over 50% of people who start a diploma or degree never finish it!

This is certainly the case with some if not many colleges and universities.

Some people fail exams, some simply drop out.

Often the problem starts before they even start studying. Unless the course and institution is chosen carefully, the risk of wasting time and money can be far more than it needs to be.

Avoid These Common Mistakes to avoid when selecting a course

• Over commitment -It’s better to start with a shorter course and finish it.

• Doing the same as everyone else –People succeed by being different, so choose a course that helps you become different.

• Losing balance –We all work better if we keep our family, social, physical, financial, intellectual and work life in balance.

• Focusing on the qualification rather than the learning.

• Losing motivation and dropping out (because you don’t attend to the above issues)

How to Increase your odds of Success

Above all, first make sure you know yourself, then take time to look at all of the options and discuss them with someone who knows the industry or discipline you plan to study.

If a free course counselling service is offered, use it!

Talk to the academic staff (not administrators or sales people) at the college or uni before enrolling. If teaching staff know their industry they can provide great insights into what the course might do for you.

By John Mason, Principal ACS Distance Education www.acs.edu.au

Free Counselling Service for advice on careers, business and education at

http://www.acs.edu.au/coursecounsel.aspx .

Eva Mason asked:


 

Dissertation writing is no doubt an exhausting task for almost all students. But then there is nothing impossible in the world, only if you want it to be possible as the word impossible itself says I M Possible. Students can get dissertation help from various resources. The thing is dissertation help is available to you in different types, depending on what you are searching. If you need just advice regarding your dissertation, than you can take it from various educational websites. And if you know how to write a dissertation or about the structure of dissertation than I guess you don’t need to search anymore as you have come to the right place.

Here is the classical structure of a dissertation

• Title page

• Acknowledgement

• Contents page: chapters, appendices, tables, figures, illustrations

• Abstract

Summary and outline of main findings



• Introduction of dissertation

Outline scope of study and what background material will be discussed.

Define abstract concepts in the context

Explain complex or technical words

Describe how study conducted – data collection methods used. Outline and explain order of material.

State major findings. Summarise conclusion.

• Literature Survey

Put your own work into context. Move from general background/standard theoretical works to more precise, recent work relevant to your topic. Cover range of positions – not just those you agree with. Show how existing theories/research findings illuminate your work.

• Methodology

Explain approach taken and why particular methods and techniques were used. Describe procedures, size of samples, methods of selection, choice of variables and controls, any tests of measurement, etc. Mention deficiencies in methods.

• Results

Present findings clearly. Use tables, charts, diagrams etc. in your dissertations, if appropriate. Highlight significant aspects of findings in text. Avoid interpretation/conclusions

• Discussion

Interpret findings. Construct a logical, consistent argument based on findings.

• Conclusion

Summarise main points and state any conclusions which can be drawn. Indicate how firm the conclusion is Make any recommendations

• References

• Bibliography - background reading but not cited

• Appendices - e.g. blank questionnaire, transcript of interview, extended case studies, letter of invitation.