The Essay Topics Students Struggle With Most

 College writing can feel like a minefield. Some topics seem made to cause panic. Students dread these assignments for good reason. A recent survey found 68% of students get anxious about certain essays.  This number has stayed steady for years. College professors often assign these tough topics without realizing the

How to choose an Online Writing Service

 A student will admit that today's college education places far too many demands on students. Students must set aside time for studying, attending class courses, exercising, socializing, and completing tasks.  Assignments, on the other hand, contain tight deadlines that a student must meet without fail. Students are under a lot

Top 6 tools that will help you with your essay editing

 College students have to research and write essays, meaning that academic writing will form an important aspect of your campus life. In general, most students find essay writing complicated, either because of limited time or inadequate skills. You can improve your academic essay skills through practice. However, one of the

4 alternative arts to take up as a hobby

 When you think of “art,” you probably think of the fine arts such as painting, drawing, or something similar. However, the visual arts aren’t the only kind of art out there. There are plenty of different kinds of arts, including writing, music, dance, and theater. Read on to find out

How to choose a relevant topic for your coursework

 The choice of the coursework topic is the most important stage of its writing. It depends on your choice whether you will write it easily and quickly, or postpone it for the next three months. A good topic gives inspiration and motivation, a bad one kills the will for studying.

4 good reasons to improve your writing skills

 If you invest the time needed to hone your writing skills, they can take you pretty far in your life. Writing is a widely used form of communication in academic institutions and the corporate world. The reason is, it is the best way to communicate thoughts and keep a record

Criteria for Choosing a Top-Rated Essay Writing Service

 How many times has this happened to you? You’re in university and have an essay due at the end of the week but just can’t find the time to get started. You have hockey practice to deal with, plus a test to study for, and an important party to prepare

The Other Side of Reason: An OC Transpo crash survivor’s struggle with PTSD

 I used to think about work, or if we needed groceries… Now, my steps are less assured, almost hesitant. I think about my family farewells, hugs and kisses — did I remember to say I love you? With every step, a painful memory of what was in time a bright

Some of History’s Greatest Thinkers Were a Little Bit Insane

 Edgar Allan Poe, photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.    It has been said that there is a fine line between genius and insanity. The link between the two is not absolute, but some scientific studies suggest the two are interconnected. Mental health research claims that individuals experiencing various states of

Local Poets Hit the Road in International Tour

 After a wildly successful Kickstarter campaign, a group of five young Canadian poets are on the road. The Worst Case Ontario poetry reading tour kicked off on August 21 in Toronto, Ontario. The poets are scheduled to visit nine North American cities in as many days. OLM sat down with

Pick Zaac For Your Weekend Concert

 Zaac Pick will have Ottawa stargazing with his performance at the Black Sheep Inn on May 7, where he will be sharing songs from his new folk-pop album Constellations. The Vancouver-based singer-songwriter released his debut full-length album last month. Co-produced by Jonathan Anderson, the album was recorded over a span

Samantha Testa: Sing Your Soul Out

 Samantha Testa, 21, is a bona fide pop rocker. Writing music, playing guitar and piano and singing her soul out is just another day in the life for this young Ottawa talent. From singing for the American and Canadian Women’s Olympic Hockey teams to co-writing with Suzie McNeil from Rock

Pilar’s Picks: Leisure Cruise

 Get up on your feet and move to the beat! I won’t have to make you because Leisure Cruise will. This indie band consists of an extremely talented duo: Dave Hodge and Leah Siegel. The two met years ago while recording a TV spot and then reconnected last March when

The Facts About Writing Fiction

 A good writer creates a short story or novel based on what he knows - what he has experienced. Something in his past or present state of affairs affects him deeply. The story he writes may be about a person that has made some kind of impact on him - not