References: Borst‚ A. J. (2011). Evaluating academic and student affairs partnerships: the impact of living-learning communities on the development of critical thinking skills in college freshmen. (pp. 1-94). Iowa City‚ Iowa Garrard‚ D. C. (2006). The relation between a student’s choice of living arrangement and student effort‚ achievement and college satisfaction. (pp. 1-151). Austin‚ Texas Shudde‚ L. T. (2011). The Casual effect of campus residency on college student retention. The
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DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIETY Volume 35 Number 1‚ June 2006‚ pp. 107~123 A STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF INTERNET USE AND SOCIAL CAPITAL ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE* BAE YOUNG Soongsil University This study examined the condition of Internet use and social capital‚ as well as its effects on teenager’s academic performance. We analyzed survey data of 361 high school students. The study findings suggest that the Internet expands its reach to teenagers’ school life. First‚ students are more reliant on the Internet
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better academic performance of students in their pursuit of university education and in other higher institutions with the aim of producing competent manpower for the growth and development of the nation. Recent trends in this tier of education in Nigeria show poor academic results from our children. The preponderance of mass failure in the final examinations conducted by various examination bodies (WAEC‚ NECO NABTEB) has led to the hue and cry by all and sundry over students’ poor academic performance
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collection of testing on anabolic steroids it has been found that people who take steroids do not necessarily have health problems right away or even for years after taking them. In fact‚ people might get well into their elderly age before seeing any effects. Butterworth claims‚ "the first wave of people who started abusing steroids in the 1980’s is only now reaching the age where these risks start to hit home" ( Butterworth‚ 2012). When the health issues do occur they are usually not forgiving. Steroids
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THE EFFECTS OF WORKING OVERSEAS OF FILIPINO PARENTS ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF THEIR CHILDREN by Pascual‚ Kristelle D. March 21‚ 2012 Introduction As experienced by many Filipino children like me nowadays‚ separation from one of our parents results to a very great impact in our lives. Unlike any other children with both parents present at home‚ raising us up needs more effort and careful attention since that there is only one attending parent. The temporary single parent at home must
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INTRODUCTION Video games have come a long way since today’s adults sat down at a computer to play Pong or Donkey Kong. The newest-generation gaming consoles are as powerful as personal computers‚ and can accomplish many of the same things. And today’s games are increasingly realistic and technologically advanced. Social networking has even made its way into the video game industry with online gaming. These virtual worlds can be complicated and perplexing to parents‚ which is why it’s important for
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St. Mary’s Academy of Carmen Carmen‚ Cagayan de Oro City PAASCU Accredited “Computer Gaming Effects to the Academic Performance among High school students” A Research paper presented to Ms. Malou B. Cagalitan In partial fulfillment of the requirements in English 10 Valerie G. Maurin 10-Charity February 27‚ 2012 Outline I. Introduction A. Significance of the Study B. Objectives of the Study 1. Objective 1 2. Objective 2 3. Objective 3 C. Scope and
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Drugs and Athletes Athletes around the world have different ways and strategies for them to succeed in their sport. Some athletes put numerous hours in training‚ conditioning and competing. All athletes have the same goal and that is to be on top‚ nobody trains to become second. With this‚ you think it is very easy for one to be an athlete. It requires time‚ dedication‚ passion and love for the sport if you dont have all this then you are just wasting your time. Performance-enhancing
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This study was conducted to discover whether or not there is an association between academic performance and involvement in a romantic relationship amongst high school students. The variables looked at were dating status (single or involved)‚ level of involvement in the relationship‚ and grade point average. Variables were calculated on a survey measuring relationship and school satisfaction. Seventy-five high school students studying in St. Joseph College were surveyed. Approximately fifty-one percent
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The Effect of Study Habits on the Academic Performance Essays and Term Papers Educational Research and Reviews Vol. 6 (7)‚ pp. 522-527‚ July 2011 Available online at http://www.academicjournals.org/ERR ISSN 1990-3839 © 2011 Academic Journals Review The effects of poverty on academic achievement Misty Lacour1 and Laura D. Tissington2* 2 Southern Arkansas University‚ Magnolia‚ Arkansas‚ USA. th University of West Florida‚ 1732 N. 13 Avenue Pensacola‚ Florida 32503‚ USA. Accepted 12 May‚ 2011
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