Undergraduate / Splash 1996! The significance of water. [6]


That's the best kind of topic!

You had a great idea.. it is interesting that water became symbolic of something in your life. Is there a word that is perfect for capturing what it represents?

Okay... I see the coolness of your teacher's idea. Why use chronological order? Use an order that accommodates your purpose, which is to give the reader an experience. Share your experience by using rhythmic sentences and good imagery words.

Each paragraph can begin with a sentence that puts a vision or feeling in the reader's mind.

:-)

Graduate / SOP BIOMED SCI, to pursue a professional career in research [7]

I don't like this as an intro sentence. It is a good sentence, though.

Introduce the essay with a sentence that puts a certain concept in the reader's mind. Introduce the essay by introducing a concept. What concept inspires you to learn about these topics? What concept inspires you to be a medical researcher? Introduce the essay with a short sentence that gives a concept for the reader's mind to settle on.

:-)

Graduate / "to become a director" - Personal statement for Masters in Public Administration [3]

Simplify for power:
Each of life's experiences influences the choices that lead to future experiences.

Lets add a sentence of explanation:
...couple of years of college influence the last two. My recent experience and decision demonstrate this principle. Teaching at-risk youth for the...

...educational background with the MPA degree and become the director of the school in which I currently work.

This has great detail about your plan for the future. I see some important observations from Ershad, but overall I think it's a solid essay! If possible, it is great to add even more specific about your vision for the future.

This sentence Ershad added commas to... I think you could just omit it altogether:

Each of life's experiences influences the choices that lead to future experiences. In grade school, parents have great influence in the choices one makes, in high school, peers have a great deal of influence, and the first couple of years of college influence the last two My recent experience and decision demonstrate this principle. Teaching at-risk youth for the...

Writing Feedback / Education comes not from books but from practical experience. (MCAT) [4]

But also Additionally, students have the opportunity to learn essential communication skills, leaderships skills, with which no one could succeed in their work environment. (now add a short sentence that clearly states the main point of the whole essay).

After that thesis sentence, start paragraph two:

Use a question mark:
Where would we be without the knowledge presented in books and without reading them?

Books that do not have wrong information are helpful to reference during a laboratory research.

The most important thing to do is use the space at the end of the first paragraph to tell the main argument. I think your argument is like this:

Even though practical experience is important, books will never lose their value because they serve a fundamental purpose.

:-)

Writing Feedback / Developed nations have an obligation to provide aid to the underdeveloped nations. [3]

Countries with a well-established economies, welfare systems, education, and minimal levels of poverty are seen as developed and successful nations.

This is a nice sentence, but I'll make a small change:
This type of behavior will help the developed nation to receive a good reputation, respect and honor from not only the primary receiver but also from other countries that have not yet reached the level of being well developed.

"reason being is a difficult phrase:

The reason being is that the medium-sized country may destroy the third world country and come after the more...

It is best to be benevolent outside the borders of one's country, and the help is appreciated when it is truly helping the citizens of the poor country.

:-)

Undergraduate / International University of Art and Design, trying to apply [7]

Do they want a minimum of 150 words or a maximum of 150 words? Or do they just want it to be approximately 150 words. They should be clear so that they don't cause you to worry!

:-)

I have wanted for a long time to become a part of the world of fashion. People call it a "world," because... Yet, I never knew what aspect of the industry I wanted to engage. It was not until the beginning of...

I am afraid this may sound too typical of all teenagers: I love to go shopping ...

...and enjoy trend spotting. --- this is better.
I have been reading about the art of 'pattern recognition,' and (google about pattern recognition and see if it interests you. It is about more than just fashion.

I believe I should be admitted to the program because I am passionate about my interest and willing to do whatever it takes to make sure I accomplish my goal. --- okay, but you should explain some more about the details of your plan. It will be better if you give the reader a clear mental picture of what you envision yourself doing a few years from now.

The program demonstrates that they have the courses I need to excel and has everything I need in order to obtain my career goal, such as Retail marketing, Sales Promotion, Visual Merchandising, Consumer behavior, etc. .. okay, very good. This is good detail. It's all about adding detail and making the reader believe in your vision. Nice job! It's already excellent. I hope my ideas help.

Grammar, Usage / Can this sentence be improved by punctuation? [7]

This is a great thread! My favorite idea is this one:
It was impossible to overlook these petite wonders; they were angelic.

Use a semi-colon when two sentences are closely related, like this:
The semi-colon works just like a period; it separates two phrases that could be complete sentences.

Writing Feedback / IELTS: Goverment should write laws for using vehicles and everybody should follow them [5]

Here is a revision...
I think that people shouldn't use the horn unless it is necessary. Also, engines of vehicles make a sound that nobody wants to hear.

I think Rajveer made great corrections. Are you able to understand them and use them as you make revisions? The next step is for you to apply the corrections and write a new draft. We can help you keep improving...

:-)

Writing Feedback / Clearview town mayoral election (GRE argument) [3]


I would write ...Moreover, there is no clear-cut evidence to suggest that...
A small change makes it clearer.

Also, at the beginning:
The author has made some very critical assumptions to substantiate his/her view. But there are some serious flaws in this line of reasoning which needs to be addressed for this argument to be credible.--- when you say assumptions, it sounds like you actually should be using the word "observations."

Also, some serious flaws in the line of reasoning, and these flaws need to be addressed in order to achieve a credible argument.

Anyway, you write very well and made a good argument. I think this is a solid essay.

Research Papers / Topics needed for english comp 101 / advanced writing skills [5]

If you are struggling with comp, the last thing you need is for someone else to choose the topic. It's hard to write about something you are not interested in.

Go to your school's database and type in a key word that interests you:
bullying
entrepreneurship
aerodynamics
Tibet
fashion
nuclear energy
meditation
socialism

What kinds of films and books do you like? What interests you? Just collect 5 articles about a topic that interests you. Don't be overwhelmed. Just start by reading an introduction to one of the articles, and then write a paragraph about it. Get started with the writing, and you will feel good about the topic!

Writing Feedback / Holistic communication in nursing care [4]

Sad Encouraged to know that my tutor failed me for my holistic communication essay is going to challenge me and make me "level up" like a character in a role playing game. I will follow your advice and apply it for my future essays .

:-)

Undergraduate / Mathematics- an intellectual experience or class that has influenced & inspired me [10]


Yes, the thing to do is make it tailored to the place receiving it.. so include Brown, as Madu mentioned. It's just like applying for a job. Prove to them that you are making their institution a priority and that you have carefully considered your plans.

I think you definitely did answer the prompt. It is always good to show clearly that you answered the prompt by using some key words from it, such as "inspired" and "intellectual."

Faq, Help / Thanking moderators and everyone who gave me helpful suggestion [28]


Yes, still working on it! I want to learn Chinese, Spanish, Japanese, and Sanskrit. Not necessarily in that order. Ha ha... :-)

Writing Feedback / My (woman's) Weekend -TOEFL [4]

No need for an s at the end of time. Oh, I see that the others have already corrected that. So, do you understand the word time? It is like the word water. You can have a lot of time and a lot of water and you don't need an s.

Azeri and Ershad took all the good corrections! Do you understand the corrections?

At In the morning, I wake up late, and I start my cleaning journey. --- great sentence

I start with rooms; I sweep them all, mop the floors, and polish the furniture. --- another great sentence.

I think you would get a good score, but I don't know how the test is scored so I can't tell you for sure! :-) It is very good, though... very clear, as Ershad says.

Essays / Essay writing about weekends, holidays, trips for KS1 (year 2) [3]

Good idea, Azeri!

Warda, do you need to write 2 essays or 1 essay?
Anyway, you will need some paragraphs about the zoo trip and some paragraphs about the holidays.

Start with a word: planning.
As a child, when I traveled for the holidays it required a lot of planning.

How about another word: spontaneous.
Now that I am older, my traveling has become more spontaneous.

You need to decide what you want to say about traveling. Start with a single word. :-)

I can't wait to see what you write! We'll help...

Graduate / If ISB were to admit one more student, I would be a very strong candidate because [3]

Yes, well said, Noto. "The" is a tough word.

Right from my childhood I have excelled in whatever I set my eyes on.--- this seems a little over-confident. I do not doubt that you have found many successes, but it might not be the best way to start the essay. You can say it humbly:

Since my childhood, I have been fortunate enough to have experienced many successes. I was provided with the circumstances that made it possible for me to keep single-minded focus, and I excelled in whatever I set my eyes on.

Make one paragraph that is about cricket, and make another para that is about IT experience. Then, go back and add one more sentence to the end of the 1st para: a thesis statement that tells the theme for the whole essay. Your essay seems to be about single-minded focus and success.

:-)

Undergraduate / admission essay: experiences or achievements that helped define you as a person [3]

Cool! This is going to be a good thread. Yes, I like the idea for the topic, and I like the idea from summer breeze3.

It is a little too common to write about the question "Who am I?" but you can write about it in a unique way. Write about it with different words, like "I am a _______."

Answer the question with your title:
I am __________

Here is an excellent sentence:
I learned who am I as a person because of one mistake in my life.

Graduate / SOP BIOMED SCI, to pursue a professional career in research [7]

I would like to be a part of your academic program for many reasons, some which are ...---this is very good.

...the distinguished reputation of YOUR-INSTITUTION biomedical science dept, the clement geographic situation of your campus and the opportunity to get involved in the innovative research topics currently under investigati on by your biomedical sciences department/faculty. This part is not good, because it is too general. What are the topics currently under investigation? Talk about them specifically. Talk about the professors you want to learn from, and cite their articles.

... recurring themes of history, the societal disharmony that birth much of literature, the exactness of element activities in chemistry, the implications of chemistry in lifeforms and the vast intricacies of nature depicted in microbiology and immunology.--- this is excellent!

Your undergrad experiences are very good...

The research activities where were aimed at describing the activity of dietary aldehyde...

This is very strong, but talk about current events at the school, and cite the professors' work. :-)

Writing Feedback / GRE TEST:Issue130 How children are socialized today determines the destiny of。。 [8]

I definitely do understand your point. It should be simplified, though. When writing, it is best to keep things simple so that the reader can easily process all the information.

Surely, the way children are socialized determines the future of society, yet as long as the education can reach a state of equilibrium, stay balanced and keep a high standard of quality, society can progress continuously; today's methods of socializing children, though flawed, still contain much merit.

Nevertheless, a better society would not necessarily be brought about by ...

Simplify:
In sum, each society has their own specific situations, and people cannot predict the effects of certain education, whether the one focus on socialization of children or not---I don't know what this part means. Can you revise it?

This really is a very difficult topic. I think you are doing very well. It is hard to write about this, because socialization is an abstract concept.

Writing Feedback / Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of travel or work after high school. [3]

Young people of today have plenty of freedom to decide on their own to about some situations in life. One of these circumstances situations is the process of deciding ...

Only one L in traveling.

The first advantage is that students can be benefit from precious experiences through travelling traveling and working.

While traveling, students have to look after themselves; they have to decide what food to eat, where to stay, what time to sleep, and so on, and they are no longer the center of their parents' great attention. Moreover, students who work...

In conclusion, I believe students should consider both the beneficial and the detrimental unbeneficial sides of working and travelling traveling prior to have making a decision about saving a year for these purposes.

Great job! You make the kind of mistakes that show great thoughtfulness (Some mistakes are impressive), and even those mistakes are few. You seem to be doing very well mastering English.

Undergraduate / Judy's strong rapport with patients ; Physician Assistant Personal Statement [3]

Here is my revision of one awkward sentence:
She concluded that his ear infection, which occurred during a recent cold, had been causing his dizziness.

Your first sentence has a lot of information for the reader to try to understand. I think you should not give as much info. Some of it is not necessary to make the point of the essay. I stared at it for aq long time, and I think... it is confusing because of the thing about seals in Antarctica. That does not fit with the essay!

:-)

And I would take out much of this, but not because it is bad. It is good writing, but I want to help you make a powerful presentation to the reader:

At the age of thirteen, I was ridiculed ... a tolerance for others and their opinions, realizing that other people's environment may not teach them to keep an open mind and understand other perspectives. (Add a topic sentence that tells the main idea of this paragraph and connects it to the main idea of the essay.) No longer stifled by my insecurities, I began to think for myself, and self-assurance grew over time. My weakness became my strength, and my tormentors became my teachers. The insight I gained ...

The reason I suggest taking that stuff out is because it is not what defines you. It's not worthy of being in this essay. Other essays, sure, but not this one.

I think you should add a topic sentence that reflects the person you are becoming now, and omit the mention of being ridiculed. The point is that your youth included experiences that gave you insight about empathy, tolerance, and unconditional positive regard. These are the things you need in order to be a good physician.

As a PA, you'll be getting a GREAT set of skills that will benefit you throughout your practice of medicine!
Okay, so as ai get to the end I see that you are using Judy as your theme... so... I see why the part at the beginning is important. I don't think you should give her patient any dialogue. Just mention the circumstances. Actually, you might even be violating somebody's privacy if you tell about the symptoms of the guy studying seals in Antarctica! So, be careful of that, too! :-) I think you should take out that sentence at the start and begin the essay with something that focuses on your theme... no room for Antarctica. :-)

Graduate / "My medical aspirations" - Personal statement for graduate entry medicine [11]

Yeah, I'm glad you are here! Also, I regret using the word boastful, because it is not the right word. All I meant to say was that you should use the rule, "show, don't tell." Give examples instead of claims, and the whole essay is transformed.

That is true in interpersonal communication, too. And I like the way writing is similar to real life: if you show, you don't have to tell. In real life, you can show with your actions and no words are necessary. In an essay like this, it is not so easy! :-)

Research Papers / I Need a Reseach Topic in Linguistics / English Syntax [6]

Bilingualism is a great focus because of the way globalization is mushing all the cultures together. I agree, Wu!

A famous linguist is Dr. Noam Chomsky. If I was in your class, I would want to use this as an opportunity to study the role of linguistics in his work.

But actually, you must be able to tie this to YOUR interests! Tell me your interests, and I'll tell you how to pursue them with this assignment. Linguistics is just as good a vehicle as any.

So, what subject fascinates you?

Research Papers / The historical development of technology on modern society. [3]

Do you understand the topic? Even if you are still trying to learn English, I hope you'll try to write a few sentences about how you think of the topic. What will you write about? The computer? There are a lot of different kinds of technology.

If this is the assigned topic, I think you should research "technology" and see what has been written about the word and all that it means. Google this:

What is technology?

If you write a few paragraphs, I can help you improve your essay. First find an article to read. Start with wiki en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technology

It is an excellent overview, and it can be translated into another language if that helps.

:-)

Essays / The biggest challenges facing Yemen during the next 20 years - essay competition [3]


No, you can do it. You can make it your purpose to create a model for understanding the way that they are


That is the trick! You can go deep in your study and contemplation, and you can wait for the theme to come to mind... a haunting phrase that helps the reader to see the relationships from your unique perspective.

For each of your ideas, write a paragraph or even a whole page. When you have written about every idea, it will be easy to see your theme. When it is written, go back to paragraph one and introduce the theme.

Even if you are still feeling uncertain about it, get started! Write about those ideas, and cite the names of the authors whose articles and books you get your info from.

Undergraduate / SOP in Graphic Design - SCAD, problems with grammar and vocabulary [12]

Fifteen symbols, I'm so glad you are here participating. This is a great contribution.

I'll show how all the life of that first set of sentences can be condensed into a single, short sentence:

My parents used to be teachers when I was about four, they would give me all different kinds of color chalks and the wall would be full of my drawings. From the text books, comic books,... wherever I could find pictures and illustration, I would draw them all on the wall, the floor and even the ceiling. I did not really know the reason why, but I found drawing very fascinating and I loved it. At an early age, I benefited from the fact that my parents were both teachers and frequently able to bring home supplies that helped me to cultivate my interest in visual art. I covered the walls with chalk drawings! More than ten years later, as I stood ...

Of course, just like fifteen symbols I am just giving an idea.. not necessarily the best idea, but something to consider.

I see that you are over the word limit, so remember: less is more in writing.
If you can compress a paragraph of info into a single sentence, the reader really feels its power. It's like orange juice from concentrate.

And I learned that it was not only the pleasurable but also that I had potential to make people feel energized and interested in learning -- by simply presenting a bunch of information in a beautiful way.

Get rid of unhelpful details:
Monthly and the final IB examination, We did not have to study so much, but everyone scored very high, and I felt a deep satisfaction.--- I added some commas, too! :-)

Design, in my mind, is never only about making the best artwork for others to simply see, but more importantly putting my feet in others' shoes to understand how they will feel about my artwork . When I was asked to...

You can use research as a verb like this: "I had to research how the brain works..."
To do this, I often had to research of how the brain works and how it would response to certain subjects.

The role of a graphic designer is like the role of a movie director or a music composer; we need to know how it is like to be in another person's shoes. To make them understand...

very nice.. you should feel confident!!

Graduate / SOP for Phd in Resource Economics [5]

Put a period after again in that first line and start a new sentence. Right now it is a run on sentence.

When you submit this, the movie title should be in italics, but you probably already know that...

That first paragraph is intriguing. The word complacency came to mind for me. You might find a use for that word when you keep working on this.

:-)


very interesting!!!

U.S. needs periods... not this ----> US
Write United States of U.S.

Take out some commas:
Despite the immense pressure of having to take all classes within my new field of study close together and my already less-than-stellar grades, due to my recognizably wrong academic and personal choices, I finished my BA in Economics on time and with a decent grade point average within my major. --- now it is better! :-)

You need another sentence or two to back up your claim to understand the work of those professors you cite.

I expect that your program, specifically, would equip me for that endeavor.--- add a sentence to substantiate this.

Consider carefully Ershad's feedback about seeming boastful. When someone writes very well, like you do, sometimes it is difficult to avoid seeming boastful.

Weirdly, too many commas makes you seem boastful, too! Take away some commas:
research institute or think tank or perhaps within the research...

This is very impressive!! Oh, one last thing. Per se is something peopole say when they have big egos, ha ha... I don't think it is good to use per se. You could replace it with "particularly."

:-)

Writing Feedback / Advantages and disadvantages of living in apartment blocks. [2]

You are smart to use the word proliferate, but actually it is used in a slightly different way. It usually means something is multiplying. Have you seen the movie called "Gremlins?" Gremlins proliferate when they get water on them.

I think in this case you should use the word "increasing" here instead of proliferating.

You can say, though, that apartment blocks are proliferating to accommodate the increased interest in apartment blocks.

cones cons

Also, (one thing) puts, and (two things) put...
Proximity is one thing. So, write this:
...proximity of blokes with each other puts ...

To begin with, people live in these units, because it is they are more secure as compared to private houses.

Lynn Truong, this is excellent work!! I just read all your helpful ideas; you are great!! :-)

Scholarship / Rhodes Scholarship Essay - why you wish to attend [2]

This description is a description of what an SOP should have. Your SOP should tell about your PLAN. People get inspired when they hear about your specific plans. You PROVE something by being able to describe a detailed plan. You prove that you have spent much time in contemplation.

Many people have no plan. If you can tell the reader details about what you hope to accomplish, this will prove that you are in that top 25% of people who have a plan. Most people have no plan!! :-)

So... I know you want to give this to them along with the SOP, but they both should reflect a carefully considered plan. Get inspired! Get excited about the vision you have for the future, and share your excitement with the reader.

I look forward to seeing it! :-)

Undergraduate / Splash 1996! The significance of water. [6]

As I penetrated through the surface of the water, I was released relieved of the apprehensions I once held; I was fearless. --- very cool concept.

This essay needs some sentences to establish a clear theme, though. It is hard to understand because it has no thesis statement. No, I take that back! You do a good job of explaining the theme. However, I got confused when I thought the essay was about a particular summer. It actually is about the role played by water in your life. I think you should not give the mention of the summer of 96 such a prominent place at the start of the essay. Start the essay with a sentence about water, not a particular summer. That will make it clearer.

You should google this:
how to write good topic sentences

The first sentence of a paragraph can give the main idea of that paragraph, and this idea will be reinforced during the paragraph.

:-)

Faq, Help / I want to express deep gratitude; letter of acknowledgment to EssayForum participants [8]

Hi Azeri, thanks for starting this thread! It's nice that new EF members will see this and know that they are entering a great learning community.

Hi Lynn, I wonder what the problem might have been with your other account. Maybe you violated one of the rules and your account got suspended. Please don't take offense if that is what happened. Look at the TOS and, actually, it may have been because you posted threads with titles that were not descriptive.

Look at this, too essayforum.com/subject.html.
Some threads get deleted if the title is too short and unoriginal.

I hope that helps! Please start a new thread and post your work; I look forward to helping you correct mistakes!

Essays / "To An Athlete Dying Young", journal entry - introduction to literature lit301 [2]

What is the deal, here? I'm confused. I think this must be a journaling part of a class you are taking. I have taken some classes where we would keep a reflective journal about what we read. So, it is just your reaction to it. You should tell what thoughts you had when reading it.

Does the teacher give any instructions about what each entry should include? I see that you mention significance and the form. I just googled around and found the poem. It's got an AABB rhyme scheme.

If you have trouble understanding it, google this:
"To An Athlete Dying Young" analysis

There are many kinds of figures of speech. An example from the poem would be the metaphorical language "Eyes the shady night has shut..."

The poem has loads of imagery, for example: "The fleet foot on the sill of shade" describes the youthful runner's death.

I hope this helps!

Writing Feedback / GRE (Analysis of an argument): Handing over security job of a company to a group [8]

"Arms" is less clear, but it is okay. Weapons and ammunition is a very clear way to say it.

:-)

Undergraduate / Essay question to enter into a nursing program (Pierce College) [3]

You write very well!! Here is an awkward sentence:

This not only enabled me to keep the positive attitude which helped me maintain an exceptional grade point average but also will enable me to contribute meaningfully to the nursing program. --- I made a little change to show how it can be fixed. It did not quite make sense the way it was written.

I don't like "I believe" at the beginning. It's overused and a cliche. Give this essay a theme. Add one more sentence to the end of that first paragraph. You seem to be developing a theme of setting high standards for yourself and giving 100% effort. Write a sentence at the end of that first paragraph to tell the reader the main idea for the whole essay. At the end of that first paragraph, the reader will pause to reflect on what you are saying.

:-)

Writing Feedback / Essay for IETLS: Natural Talents and Trained Talents. Dicuss. [2]

Talented people are those who attain a certain exceptional skill that others' skill cannot be compared to.

What talents should be attributed to has been discussed by many people.

Some others , on the other hand, claim that any child can be trained to be the talented sports person or musician.

In reality, there are many good examples of people who seem to have been talented from the time of their birth, but through the ...

Conversely, a person with "God bless" innate ability which is not under an appropriate training process could not go any further mile. --- I don't really understand this sentence! Please revise it somehow. Google the word innate. It is a useful word for this essay.

Hey, I am glad you are participating here! :-)

Faq, Help / Thanking moderators and everyone who gave me helpful suggestion [28]

The day after tomorrow is my TOEFL-iBT. So, want to say thanks to everyone for helping me.
I know still I have to improve a lot . You all encouraged me so much to improve and understand the English. After the exam, I will try to continue to write and give feedback here.

Especially thanks ...

Hey, the fact that you are bilingual is very impressive... so, no matter how you score on that test today, stay confident because of your very valuable skill. In a globalizing world... I wish I was bilingual!!

Okay, if you have time, join the contributors!!

Faq, Help / Essay Forum Appreciation Thread [14]

What are you talking about!? I don't think I have found any errors in any of your posts. You wrote well before you ever signed up.

Ha ha hahaha.... :-) Thanks for the appreciation thread.

Writing Feedback / Child Labor in the World - children are not anyone's property. [8]

"injured or hurt" is redundant. Notice how much more powerful the sentence becomes if you end it with the word injured. Less is more.

This is a good essay, and your thoughtfulness is impressive. I won't rate it, because writing is art, but I'll tell you that you seem to write without grammatical errors.

Some people would rate it based on whether you follow the conventions of good composition. They would tell you to use topic sentences that give the main idea of each paragraph. It's always easy to go back and add a sentence that expresses the theme of a paragraph.

:-)

Essays / Money should be spent on ways to save the Earth above all else - argumentative [3]

This would have to be a pretty philosophical essay. Some people would say $ should be spent on national security above all else, while others would say it has to be spent on alleviating poverty, etc.

In order to argue this idea that the environment should be the top priority, you can talk about life on earth and how we are all connected, and so forth. It has to be your own idea, not mine, but the thing to do is probably to make a MORAL argument, talking about the ethical imperative to protect the planet for future generations.

Does that help you? If you read a little of Kant's philosophy, you can cite it as part of your argument. Kant suggests that we should act based on principles that are unchanging. We should act based on principles that are timeless and always apply.

Dissertations / Latest Ph.D. topics in the field of data mining and warehousing [10]

Hi Azeri, some links are clickable because they link to EF threads. It helps people to keep clicking around on our pages and learning. This is a concept called "stickiness" that Web designers need to think about. Anyway, people can just copy/paste those links as necessary. :-)