Tutor profile: Marissa W.

When is it appropriate to use a semi-colon in academic writing?

A semi-colon can be used in any writing piece when linking together two independent clauses. The independent clauses must be related in some way to warrant the use of a semi-colon. The semi-colon will give equal importance to both independent clauses, showing they are the same level of importance for the writing.

What type of metadata is associated with a book that is added to a library's collection?

Metadata pertains to ANY data about an item being added to a library collection. In the case of a book, there are various forms of metadata such as title, author, publication date, format, page count, ISBN, etc. Libraries use metadata to make it easier to retrieve different resources and divide them into different categories.

According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, what are the two basic needs ALL students should have access to to support full developmental learning?

To support human development students should have their Physiological and Safety needs met. This includes access to food, sleep, security, and safety. The student should not experience scarcity or neglect in these areas to ensure proper development benchmarks.