Most college professors assume students entering higher education come with research and writing skills; because of the current educational focus on content acquisition over skill development, however, that is not the case. Skills I Wish I Learned in School: Building a Research Paper was written in direct response to the need new college students have for specific skills left out by current high school teaching standards, especially in the area of social studies. Written in an easy to follow, step-by-step manner, Skills I Wish I Learned in School: Building a Research Paper is a fantastic resource for new college students who need a frame of reference for how to research and write a college-level paper. Differentiation is provided for different learning styles; an appendix of reproducible handouts offers students an additional layer of support. If that was not enough, references for where to find additional information in areas such as writing and citations are also included. This all-inclusive handbook helps students break down the daunting task of research in ways that feel doable, and then moves them forward through a comforting structure that gets them to their end goal successfully. It also is a valuable tool for high school educators looking to teach their students how to write a research paper. Skills I Wish I Learned in School: Building a Research Paper is a must have for any student entering college.

Skills I Wish I Learned in School: Building a Research Paper

Politics & Social Sciences

Lusiani, Nicole

Social Sciences

Dirt Path Publishing

Review\nPraise for Nothing's Missing\nFrom the very first sentence of Nothing's Missing I felt seen, heard, loved and unconditionally accepted for my messy humanity. There are very few other humans who've been able to reach out from the page to make me feel that way, and for that, I am forever in Nicole's debt. And, as someone who has been "shoulding" all over myself my entire life, what a gift that, through Nothing's Missing, Nicole made me feel less alone AND helped me to see that there's another way. "Fine sucks," indeed. 
-Michele Rehinhart, Educator, Mother\nA story of reckoning with the tension of romantic love, betrayal, and self love in the face of fear and grace. Through observing her own vulnerability, Nicole will reveal vulnerability to the reader, themselves. 
-Dr. Carrie Wasson, Psychologist, Mother\nNicole's story inspires readers to take the time to honor their authentic selves without the pressure of the many roles we hold in life. She reminds us to always search for our peace, whatever it may look like, no matter how hard the journey. 
-Lauren Midgette, Educator, Mother\nAs someone who is also a recovering perfectionist, Nicole's powerful memoir really knocked me over when she articulated this statement, "In short, Should is a real asshole." In releasing herself from the power of Should, she also released something in me. What would it mean to be free from Should and, instead, focus on the potential of now? That may just be what freedom is. 
-Tessa Yeager, Educator\nI read this book in one sitting and cannot wait to read it again. Next time, I want to tag pages and highlight phrases - there are so many that both inspired and challenged me. The emotions and insights were raw and real - moving me to draw analogies to my own life and goals in ways that I didn't expect. 
-Linda, Project Management, Mother, Grandmother\nNicole's beautiful writing addresses the darkness of struggle through a fresh, honest, memoir. We learn from her, witnessing how a life can be lifted through the alchemy of courage, faith, and self-care. I was inspired by her story. 
-Martha Van Buskirk, Writer, Mother\nNicole captures the essence of what is true for so many people - in our quest to live our lives the way we think we should, we lose sight of who we are and what is important. In her journey to move forward in a more meaningful way, we gain insight about how to rethink what is important in life. I've gained a whole new appreciation for wildflowers - and so many other things that don't grow in rows. 
-Traci Everett\nIn her debut memoir, Nicole Lusiani writes a tribute to those who came before her and a survival guide for those who come after her with her story of struggling against betrayal, anxiety, perfectionism, and a life driven by "Shoulds." An invitation to put down your mask and allow yourself a long exhale, this book signs your permission slip to stand tall in the light that was created just for you because, when we liberate ourselves to live in our light, we liberate others to do the same.

Nothing's Missing: A Year of Reckoning, Release, and Remembering Who I Am

Biographies & Memoirs

Memoirs

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