Tutor profile: Taylor B.

How do I start writing a long paper?

If possible, choose a subject that you are genuinely interested in and that has been well-researched. There is a good chance this subject will be too broad. Try to really narrow in on one specific topic in order to write a focused and detailed paper. It is helpful to do some preliminary research on reputable sites and online libraries to see what are some major discussions points and reoccurring themes. From here, make an essay outline of major points using what you know already and what you want to find out.

I am feeling very overwhelmed with my schoolwork and deadlines. How can I study in a more relaxed and efficient manner?

If facing a large amount of work and deadlines, it is imperative to keep an organized and realistic checklist of everything that has to be done, and when to do it. Feel free to breakdown one job into multiple parts to make it less overwhelming, as well as to provide you with the time to work on it well.

How does climate change affect our oceans, and us in-turn?

Climate change affects our oceans in a number of ways. One example is by increasing the temperature of the seas, rendering them more acidic and harmful to sensitive aquatic life such as coral reefs. Another outcome of climate change on our oceans is that ocean levels are rising. This impacts a number of low-lying countries, such as the Netherlands, as well as many island states in the South Pacific (Kiribati, for example). The latter example has a particularly tough time with rising sea levels as most of these nations are not financially equipped to protect themselves, thus having to abandon their homes and migrate to nearby countries.