Embedded Files
THE DSA PERFECT ESSAY:
- PDF file -- -- provides a model of a well-written essay
MLA FORMATTING:
- Purdue OWL -- for basic rules and double-checking accuracy through the use of models
- EasyBib -- for double-checking citations, as well as helping students create proper MLA citations
- Microsoft Word Guide -- for inserting proper citations within Word
- Google Docs Guide -- for inserting proper citations within Docs
GRAMMATICAL RESOURCES:
- HyperGrammar, a crash course in grammatical rules (access the different rules by using the drop-down menu underneath "HyperGrammar")
- An extensive bank of common grammatical errors
STUDYING RESOURCES/HAPPINESS PROVIDERS:
- Pomodoro: designed to create a self-reward system to encourage healthy studying
- Bartleby: find public domain classics in literature online, for free
- Study Environment Tips: designed to help you find the most comfortable method of studying
- Written? Kitten!: provides you with a cute photo of a kitten, puppy, or bunny after you write a certain number of words
- Daily Page: provides writers with daily writing prompts
- Edit Minion: looks over your writing for you to target weak and overused words, passive voice, etc.
- Coffivity: generates coffee shop-centric sounds/white noise for you to help you work and focus
- BrainFM: utilizes AI to generate music that helps you focus
- GoodNet: informs you of good things happening in the world
- InspiroBot: an AI that tries its best to create inspirational quotes but mostly makes you laugh
- Insight of the Day: an actual, non-ridiculous resource for motivational and inspirational quotes
MENTAL HEALTH:
I am including information here that I wish I had when I was younger; there is NO shame in speaking up about your mental health or in getting help for a friend or loved one. Of course, during school hours, our wonderful counseling staff and admin are available to help, but the following resources can provide aid outside of school...
- FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCIES, ALWAYS DIAL 911 IMMEDIATELY
- IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS IN A SUICIDAL CRISIS, CALL THE NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE:
1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) - English or 1-877-SUICIDA (1-877-784-2432) - En español
- IF TALKING ON THE PHONE IS NOT FEASIBLE, TEXT THE FREE CRISIS TEXT LINE AT 741741
- Safe2Tell: anonymously report anything you fear could compromise the safety of you, your family, or your community
- Positive Psych: provides an extensive list of coping strategies
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