Youth Resources
Below are information and resources for youth including online education resources, funding opportunities, volunteer opportunities, and more.
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A Guide to choosing proper sources for academic research
Cheryl Lowry from Ohio State University has released an online open source book to help individuals learn how to choose proper sources. This guide was created to help students effectively write and choose academic sources that will improve their research. Website:...
A Different Road To College: A Guide For Transitioning Non-Traditional Students
A Different Road To College is a guide written by Alise Lamoreaux that validates the struggles and explores the solutions of non-traditional students who are looking to pursue higher education. This is an open-source textbook that covers many different topics and...
Grammarly to Improve Writing
Grammarly makes sure everything you type is not only correct but also clear and easy to read. Grammarly's algorithms flag potential issues in the text and make context-specific suggestions to help with grammar, spelling, wordiness, style, punctuation, and plagiarism....
50 Tips for College Students
Doctor Stephanie Sarkis comprised a list of 50 tips that she would recommend to college students in order to be successful. This resource is published in Psychology Today and is jam packed with helpful and relatable tips. Website:...
Citation Machine For Bibliographies
Citing is a long and tedious task, and some resources do not have their citation or information overtly available. In cases like these, the website Citation Machine can help. By entering the information you do know, such as the link or DOI, this website will help you...
Study and Review with Quizlet
Quizlet is a website that offers free flashcards in a variety of different subjects from grade school to university education. This allows you to test your knowledge and understand concepts and is a great way to study and prepare for exams. Website:...
How to Effectively Work in Groups Resource
Throughout your educational and occupational career, you will have to work in groups. Improving group dynamics is important to maximize your performance, as well as your enjoyment in whatever you are working toward. Confederation college has released a pdf resource to...
Writing Essays and Short Research Papers
Confederation College has comprised a pdf guide on how to write effective essays and short research papers. PDF: https://www.confederationcollege.ca/sites/default/files/legacy/writing_essays_and_short_research_papersrev12.pdf
How to Improve your Time Management
Confederation College has made a resource document for improving time management in order to stay on track of your studies and reduce stress. PDF: https://www.confederationcollege.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/department/confed-student-success-time-managment.pdf