Monthly Archives: September 2015

How to Stop Procrastinating

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Here is a short video that Santino and I made that teaches some ways to stop procrastinating.

Stopping yourself from procrastinating can be challenging. But if you’re up to it, it’s easier. One way is to get rid of distractions and be organized. You could be about to get started on your homework, but then you can’t find your paper, so you just give up and start playing games instead. And how can you concentrate if your phone or computer keeps making a notification sound every ten seconds? I personally think just forcing yourself to just get started is the best way to stop procrastinating. You just have to pull yourself together and say, “Okay, I’ll do it now.” When I start math homework, I always keep doing it until it’s done. It’s the same as waking up. Once you’re awake for a few minutes, you don’t really need to go back to sleep anymore.

Why Is Reading Important?

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Reading can help you in many ways. It can improve vocabulary, relieve stress, and also make you a better writer.

I really agree that reading is really important. I’m not sure if this is correct, but I love reading and read every single day. I think the reason why my English is good is because I read a lot. People always say that I’m a really happy person, which might be an outcome of reading. I don’t know how true this is, but I think it’s possible. I also think that everybody likes reading, it just depends on what they read. Some people probably like reading the backs of video game cases, or maybe a fashion magazine.

Puppies

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Dogs, especially puppies, can be the cutest things ever. They are loyal to us and can protect us as well.
By Marian and Claire.

I'm waiting for food! Photo Credit: Daniel Stockman via Flickr cc

I’m waiting for food!

Photo Credit: Daniel Stockman via Flickr cc

An old stuffed animal from a long time ago Photo by author

An old stuffed animal from a long time ago

Photo by author

Pwease gimme that treat? Photo credit: Mele☺ via Flickr cc

Pwease gimme that treat?

Photo credit: Mele☺ via Flickr cc

I thought that is was fun searching for dogs on Google Images because they were all so cute! Dogs have always been my favourite animal, because they are man’s best friend, and they are increasingly loyal and fun to have around. I had a Shiba Inu named Dino one time, but when I came to Taiwan we couldn’t keep him anymore. I like all dogs, but Shiba Inus, pomerians, and golden retreivers have always been my favourites.

Academic Honesty

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Academic dishonesty is cheating. Some examples of academic dishonesty are plagiarism, changing the answers, making false excuses, using prohibited resources, forging a signature, fabricating, assisting, duplication of work, and collusion.

Photo Credit: Mr_Stein via Compfight cc

Photo Credit: Mr_Stein via Compfight cc

This is a short video about what happened when someone cheated in middle school.

Academic honesty is important because if people cheat on test, they will learn nothing. Also it’s very unfair to other students because you are benefiting yourself. We agree with the KAS Academic Honesty Policy because after you cheat, other people will want to cheat because you did. People also wouldn’t like you, and they’ll think you’re a bad person. And it’s also not worth it; it’s a really big risk. You’ll get a zero on the test or assignment and you’ll lost the trust of your teachers. Cupertino High School says that, “neither pressure for grades, inadequate time for studying or completing an assignment, nor unrealistic parental expectations justify students acting dishonestly.”

To avoid dishonesty, you can collaborate with others instead of copying others. Collaborating lets you learn more thing from others and you can practice with other people. Copying makes you less prepared. You can also check your work for plagiarism before you turn it in. You should also make sure you are allowed to use the sources you use before you use them.

Sources

Academic Integrity at MIT
KAS Student Handbook, page 23-25
Cupertino High School Academic Integrity Policy