How do I learn to type faster?
I still type with two fingers and look at the keyboard. It's slow and embarrassing, especially with so much done on computers now. How do I learn to touch type properly? Are there programs or websites that teach typing? How long does it take to get fast? Is it worth the effort to relearn at this point?
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Strunk and White's 'The Elements of Style' is a tiny book that will make you a better writer almost overnight. Every student should own a copy. It's cheap, it's short, and the advice in it never goes out of date.
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Strunk and White's 'The Elements of Style' is a tiny book that will make you a better writer almost overnight. Every student should own a copy. It's cheap, it's short, and the advice in it never goes out of date.
The standard advice on this is actually pretty good. But what nobody tells you is that consistency matters more than intensity. Studying 30 minutes every day beats cramming for 6 hours once a week. Build it into your routine.
As a teacher, I see students struggle with this all the time. The most effective approach is different for everyone, but research consistently shows that active practice beats passive reading. Don't just read — do problems, write summaries, teach the material to someone else.
Break big assignments into small chunks with their own deadlines. 'Write a 20-page paper' is paralyzing. 'Write one paragraph today' is doable. The hardest part of any project is starting, so make starting as small and easy as possible.
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