Tutor profile: Rachael L.

What is one useful way to close a paper?

Your thesis and clincher should repeat two to three keywords in order to provide a clear, concise end to the paper.

What is a simple and effective way to help consolidate memory?

Study, practice, teach. First, review the material you need to know. Next, practice it and test your knowledge. If it's a math problem, try practicing a few examples. If it's a definition, try quizzing yourself with flashcards. Finally, teach it back to me.

The second key transition in animal body plans is body symmetry. What are the three types of body symmetry and can you give a short description of what each looks like?

First is asymmetry, meaning the body lacks any definable symmetry, such as sponges. Second is radial symmetry, meaning parts of the body are positioned around like petals on a flower, such as a jellyfish. Finally, we have bilateral symmetry, meaning the left and right halves of the organism are mirror images of each other. Bilaterally symmetrical organisms include humans, dogs, cats, and all other eumetazoans.