Examinations

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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	Top 10 tips for successful midterms Northern Iowan 116:14, p.3	10/17/2019	Midterms is almost upon UNI and Abigail Bennethum has 10 tips and tricks to help students not get overwhelmed. 1- Create a plan of study. 2- Scheduled set breaks. 3- Don't refuge, go to the library! 4- Get Plenty of sleep. 5- Eat healthy. 6- Utilize campus resources. 7- Track your progress. 8- Keep a positive outlook. 9- Keep your mental health a priority. 10- Treat yourself at the end of the week; photo.
2	Rest if you must, but don't quit Northern Iowan 115:27, p.3	12/06/2018	In the author's opinion, fear of failure is an important issue for college students. Khan discusses the pressure of final examinations, stress, mental health, and reflecting on failure and success.
3	My inevitable farewell Northern Iowan 108:53, p.5	04/24/2012	Nicholas Krob expresses his thanks to faculty and students for their support and sharing of knowledge. UNI is an amazing school; supplying opportunities and successes beyond the wildest of dreams; photo.
4	We don't need no education Northern Iowan 108:27, p.5	12/09/2011	Challenges present system of education. The process of cramming for exams and simply restating the material needs to be replaced with actual learning that uses critical thinking and creativity.
5	Student Voices finals edition Northern Iowan 108:26, p.7	12/06/2011	Students answer the questions of how they like to study for finals and how they cope with the stress of final exams; photo.
6	Keep calm and eat a balanced breakfast Northern Iowan 108:26, p.4	12/06/2011	Advice on how to survive final week. Get plenty of sleep, eat well, think positive, stay organized, and study are the main factors in survival.
7	Paths and expectations Northern Iowan 107:41, p.10	03/04/2011	The college experience is not the same for all students. All professors do not wear tweed jackets and all students do not spend hours and hours in local bars. Get involved and do your own thing. Make your own choices.
8	No Dead Week here Northern Iowan 107:27, p.1	12/10/2010	Many universities use the week prior to final week as time to prepare. No meetings are scheduled and no large assignments, other than those on the syllabus, are permitted. Students seem to favor Dead Week and professors seem to be against; photo.
9	Holiday wish list Northern Iowan 107:27, p.10	12/10/2010	Members of the editorial staff share their hopes for the new year. President Allen's health, basketball success, students taking group projects more seriously, and hopes for a snow day are some of the wishes.
10	GRE resources available for students Northern Iowan 107:11, p.4	10/05/2010	Preparing for the Graduate Record Examination is made easier with the help of the Academic Learning Center. Coffee Chats are held three times a week in Maucker Union. Assistance is available; photo.
11	Athlete and student: a striking comparison Northern Iowan 106:41, p.4	03/05/2010	Compares the training of Olympic athlete Apolo Ohno and the life of a college student. Training is similar to studying; due to measuring up to standards of the class or competition.
12	Testing, 1, 2, 3 Northern Iowan 106:38, p.4	02/23/2010	Standardized testing was never intended to measure the quality of learning or teaching, according to Alfie Kohn of Education Week. The tests rank, not rate, students; photo.
13	Procrastination coping strategies Northern Iowan 106:25, p.5	12/04/2009	Procrastination is a universal problem. Do the most difficult tasks first. Eliminate distractions, such as television, radio, Facebook. Attack a problem in small steps. This will make the task more manageable.
14	Counselors offer advice on how to handle test anxiety Northern Iowan 106:22, p.10	11/13/2009	Helpful tips provided to students having difficulties taking examinations. Workshop was sponsored by the Student Health Center; photo.
15	Your motivation is Northern Iowan 106:14, p.5	10/16/2009	Mid-term exams and research papers are due. Reading assignments are piling up. This time of the semester it is easy to slack off a bit following Homecoming. Keep the goal of graduation in mind.
16	Midterm suggestions Northern Iowan 106:12, p.5	10/09/2009	The semester is nearly half over. Next week midterms rear their ugly head. Remember to exercise and always give one hundred per cent effort. Drink water, try diet soda, and cut down on alcohol, especially during Homecoming.
17	GRE: easy as 2r Northern Iowan 106:12, p.5	10/09/2009	Questions the value of the Graduate Record Examination. A third of the exam is mathematics-based. The GRE is an unavoidable step in admission to graduate school.
18	An oxygen bar without the distance Northern Iowan 106:5, p.17	09/15/2009	Students are taking advantage of the newly installed oxygen bar at Key West Tanning and Fitness. Stopping in before exams is common to relax the mind. Though no long term effects have been noticed or proven, students feel there are advantages; photo.
19	The upside of graduation Northern Iowan 105:22, p.3	11/14/2008	The wind, tests and quizzes, the library, construction, and overpriced food are a few of the things that will not be missed upon graduation.
20	Caffeine compositions Northern Iowan 105:16, p.5	10/25/2008	Suggestions on how to prepare for exams and papers without all night cramming.
21	A humbling realization Northern Iowan 105:12, p.5	10/10/2008	Reflections on one's place in the world and the realization that little things in life seldom have long lasting effects.
22	Remember to study Northern Iowan 104:51, p.7	04/22/2008	Dangers of senioritis and summeritis are beginning to show. Professors remind students there remain papers to write and examinations to take before graduation and summer vacation.
23	Ask Michael, he has all the answers Northern Iowan 104:49, p.8	04/15/2008	Comedic piece of writing using an "ask the expert" scenario.
24	Panther Portraits Northern Iowan 104:46, p.11	04/04/2008	Campus scenes; photo.
25	Test stress Northern Iowan 104:38, p.11	02/26/2008	Weather conditions this winter have added to the normal stress of the testing process.
26	Student Voices Northern Iowan 103:18, p.9	10/27/2006	Students respond to the question; "How did you cope with the stress of mid-terms"?
27	Campus test day on the way Northern Iowan 103:16, p.5	10/20/2006	Comments on how tests and papers seem to be due at the same time.
28	Improper planning Northern Iowan 103:13, p.9	10/10/2006	Suggests scheduling Homecoming prior to mid term exams, having a week off for Thanksgiving, and adding a fall break.
29	Students get ahead with Kaplan Test Run Northern Iowan 103:11, p.5	10/03/2006	Kaplan Test Run allows students to see what graduate studies admissions tests are like.
30	Academic Advising Office recommends student seeking higher education to take multiple practice assessments Northern Iowan 102:32, p.3	01/27/2006	Free tests offered by Kaplan can help students prepare for the real tests in the future; photo.
31	Homecoming, midterms don't mix Northern Iowan 102:11, p.7	10/04/2005	Writer hopes that next year, Homecoming and midterms will not fall in the same week.
32	GRE-Prep course helps students heading for grad school Northern Iowan 101:54, p.3	04/26/2005	Karen Agee is offering a free four week preparation course in the fall semester.
33	GRE prep Northern Iowan 101:54, p.9	04/26/2005	A GRE prep course will be offered in the Fall 2005 semester.
34	Student Services provides wealth of knowledge for UNI Northern Iowan 100:51, p.9	04/16/2004	Department of Advising and Career Services to move from the Student Services Center (to be renamed East Bartlett Hall) to Gilchrist; description of services provided in the Student Services Center; photo.
35	Relaxation techniques for mid-terms Northern Iowan 100:41, p.7	03/02/2004	Suggestions for reducing stress among students during midterms.
36	No need to breakdown before spring break Northern Iowan 99:42, p.9	03/07/2003	Students comment on the stress and workload of midterms.
37	Student voices Northern Iowan 99:42, p.9	03/07/2003	Students respond to the question: What do you do to relieve stress during midterms?; photo.
38	GRE's a test of will; vocabulary Northern Iowan 99:5, p.9	09/17/2002	Comments on studying for the Graduate Record Exam.
39	ACT or SAT? Public Relations News Release 2002:3, p.1	07/08/2002	Explains why the ACT or SAT is the best test to take depending on which college you are going to.
40	Student voices Northern Iowan 96:41, p.11	02/29/2000	Students tell why they think students are doing better on tests; photo.
41	We are all victims of objective tests Northern Iowan 95:33, p.9	02/02/1999	Comments on objective tests and alternative testing.
42	Untitled Northern Iowan 93:26, p.13	12/06/1996	Student attempts to cheat on a test.
43	Midterms=library Northern Iowan 93:10, p.1	10/04/1996	Tanya Craven walking up Rod Library stairs; photo.
44	What's Up Northern Iowan 92:45, p.4	03/29/1996	Activities and meetings.
45	Fifth week tests, the worst; forget finals and midterms Northern Iowan 92:8, p.6	09/22/1995	Believes first round of tests are tough.
46	Students win "great victory"; Faculty Senate approves policy for outside of class exams Northern Iowan 90:48, p.1	04/01/1994	Requires all classes with outside examinations to be listed as such in registration book.
47	Faculty Senate addresses tests outside of classtime Northern Iowan 90:42, p.1	03/04/1994	Students ask to be informed about outside tests.
48	UNI professors could learn from students, ISU Northern Iowan 90:40, p.5	02/25/1994	Believes students' time outside class should be their own, and not at professors' discretion to schedule exams.
49	Students should thank professors for extra time Northern Iowan 90:36, p.6	02/11/1994	Believes students should appreciate professors who are willing to spend extra time with them.
50	'Hogwash' to NI editorial on tests outside of class Northern Iowan 90:36, p.7	02/11/1994	Believes students' complaints about outside tests are without basis.