spending time online than 5 years ago. Youths nowadays fall asleep with their smartphones in hand instead of a soft toy, and wakes up scrolling through social networking sites, shaking off the drowsiness. The use of social networking and its effects on academic performance is an increasing concern as students get permanently distracted and have shorter attention spans. While social network has no doubt contributed many positive aspects such as allowing us to stay connected, it is also affecting us negatively
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The Impact of Social Media use on Academic Performance at one Urban University: A Pilot Study Sam Mozee, MPPA Mississippi Urban Research Center Abstract. The purpose of this study was to begin exploring the possible impact of social media use on the academic performance of students attending one urban university. The study's primary goal is to identify key themes, trends, and/or perceptions that can be used as a foundation for more in-depth empirical research, and can be used to develop policy recommendations
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render great services to educate and train the youth Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Significance of the Research Statement of Problem Project Goals Research Questions Tools / Instruments of the Study Hypothesis Definitions of Terms Limitations of the Study Methodology of the Study Material Procedure Results Conclusion Recommendations Special Recommendations General Recommendations References 1 2 5 6 7 8 8 8 9 10 11 11 12 14 19 21 21 24 27 ABSTRACT It
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INTRODUCTION This chapter deals with the background and rationale of the study, statement of the problem, theoretical and conceptual frameworks, significance of the study, and its scope and delimitations. It includes a review of related literature, both foreign and local, synthesis, and the conceptual and operational definition of some terms used in the study. Background and Rationale of the Study The School Health Nursing Program (SHNP)is an integral part of the total school program
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Hangover: Binge Drinking in College Drinking on college campuses, it happens. Just “drinking” isn’t enough, and binge or excessive drinking has become a social phenomenon… and in the eyes of college students, not a problem. Whether it is health risks, academic consequences, or social issues that may be caused due to binge drinking, it is not healthy for students. The Other Hangover is an anti-binge drinking campaign targeting college students nationwide. With the slogan “Put down the beer to keep your
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Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences 00 (2011) 000–000 Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences 30 (2011) 1416 – 1424 Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences www.elsevier.com/locate/procedia WCPCG 2011 The relationship between study skills and academic performance of university students Afsaneh Hassanbeigi a, Jafar Askari b, Mina Nakhjavanic, Shima Shirkhodad, Kazem Barzegar e, Mohammad R. Mozayyan f, Hossien Fallahzadehg * 1 b a Mental Hospital, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences
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Data Organization Table 2 Likert five point- scale Unit weight Equivalent weight points Verbal Interpretation 5 4.50-5.0 Strongly Agree 4 3.50-4.49 Agree 3 2.50-3.49 Minimally Agree 2 1.50-2.49 Disagree 1 1.0-1.49 Strongly Disagree Study Habits of CS 1 Students: What do they do outside the classroom? Donald Chinn Institute of Technology University of Washington, Tacoma Tacoma, WA, USA 98402 dchinn@u.washington.edu Judy Sheard Faculty of Information Technology Monash
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Siena College of San Jose An assessment of the effects of the existence of nearby mall/s to the College students of Siena College of San Jose to their studies A thesis presented to the faculty of the College department of Siena College of San Jose, Bulacan In partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management Submitted by : Mikki Ann Lois DF. Andres Meri Georgcinne Stancy Fayloga
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CHAPTER 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND INTRODUCTION To study and learn is basically our main reason why we enter school, but to make this schooling fun and memorable we tend to join in different activities which we think that can enhance our skills as a person. Most teenagers nowadays engage themselves on extracurricular activities on school such as sports. Many teens in high school want to try out for sports for some reasons. A lot of them try because they think it will make them popular
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Essential Academic Skills Second Edition Edited by Kathy Turner, Brenda Krenus, Lynette Ireland and Leigh Pointon Oxford University Press 2011 COPYRIGHT NOTICE © THIS SAMPLE ESSAY IS COPYRIGHT OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS 2011. DISTRIBUTION AND COPYING IS PROHIBITED. Sample essay Topic: Test anxiety causes university students to underperform in their examinations. Discuss. Note: The essay is in the left column. In the right-hand column are short notes indicating which academic writing skills
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