Posts by Writers of UoPeople

Critical thinking is an important skill to have, whether it’s for school, your job, or your personal life. Even after educators teach us what we need to know, we have to fill in the gaps and think about things for ourselves. But critical thinking isn’t always automatic. We have to learn techniques on how to…

Nurses serve an integral role in the medical field. As a nurse, you can work in a variety of settings and affect everything from a patient’s health to public healthcare policy. In the pursuit of becoming a nurse, there are several educational routes that are available to you. Along your research, you’ll come across acronyms…

When it comes to doing business, the primary concern of many companies tends to be profit. Yet, in today’s world, businesses are becoming increasingly socially involved and environmentally concerned. This idea of the triple bottom line is changing the way that organizations function. Let’s take a look at what the triple bottom line means and…

When it comes to education, there is a broad array of jobs within the field. Depending on what kind of position and career you wish to have, you can choose to earn either an EdD or PhD. Regardless of which you choose to earn, you’ll first need to have your master’s in education. Then, you…

Education faculty and teachers alike face the same resounding question, “How do I know if my students are understanding the material I teach?” For the most part, the solution is to administer tests. Traditional testing relies on multiple choice, true/false, and free responses to answer given questions. Another method that can be combined with traditional…

Epic is the name of the largest and most used EHR (electronic health records) in the United States. Most large hospitals use it and continue to get contracts for new hospitals. IT professionals working in healthcare typically obtain Epic certification. If you are interested in becoming Epic Certified, seeking more information on the process, or…

At one point or another in your college career, everyone wonders if maybe they can skip a class or two. It’s a common question: should I skip class? And the answer whether skipping class is a good idea or not very much depends on the class you want to skip, your reason for skipping, and…

History is a topic that many find boring to study or a waste of time. But there is more to studying history than meets the eye. So, why is history important? Let us explain. Understanding history helps us develop critical decision-making skills, cultural awareness, and the ability to anticipate future trends based on historical patterns.…

Mastering the art of italicizing is more than just a grammatical rule—it’s a skill that enhances clarity and professionalism in writing, whether you’re a student writing academic papers or a professional drafting formal documents.  English has a lot of grammatical rules to keep in mind. From the usage of commas to capitalization, knowing how to…

There’s More To Geography Than You Think When you think of geography, what comes to mind? Memorizing maps and capitals? That’s not all geography is! It’s actually much more. Geography is the study of humans and people through space, throughout time, and how those spaces have shaped history. It’s a fascinating field of study, and…