a study blog for collected references, advice, and inspiration
267 posts
Latest Posts by swirlspill-study - Page 9
I was asked to make a masterpost on websites like Codecademy, so I’ve tried to compile a list of the best (and mostly free!!). In no particular order:
1. Codecademy [x]
I couldn’t not include Codecademy! Just in case you haven’t checked it out, it’s pretty neat. It has courses for learning languages and web developer skills.
Languages: Python, Ruby, Java, PHP, jQuery, JavaScript, HTML/CSS
Extras: Git, SQL, Command Line, AngularJS, Ruby on Rails
2. Code School [x]
This is pretty similar to Codecademy with the in-browser coding and such. It also has additional features like teaching videos. A good introduction to programming languages.
Languages: Python, Ruby, Javascript, HTML/CSS
Extra: iOS development with Objective-C or Swift, Git, SQL
3. Learnaroo [x]
Has tutorials followed by mini challenges based on the concepts you’ve just learnt! It also has some reference pages called “Learn x by Example”. Looks pretty good.
Languages: Python, Java, Ruby, HTML/CSS
Extra: Algorithms, Mathematics, + a bunch of premium membership stuff
4. Learn …
A set of related websites (see below) which have mini tutorials on language concepts followed by mini challenges, similar to Learnaroo.
Languages: Python, Java, C, C#, JavaScipt, PHP, Shell
5. Code Combat [x]
Basically, it turns learning to code into a game! As you move through the levels, new concepts are introduced, so the code you need to write to play the game gets harder.
Languages: Python, Java, JavaScript, CoffeeScript, Clojure, Lua
6. Codingame [x]
Similar idea to Code Combat, but a little more advanced.
Languages: Python, Java, Ruby, C, C++, C#, Haskell, VB … there’s actually loads it supports.
7. Code Wars [x]
This is more for ‘training’ with a language you already know. It offers plenty of practice through challenges, so it’s really good for improving your coding skills.
Languages: Python, Ruby, Java, C#, Haskell, JavaScript, CoffeeScript, Clojure
8. Coderbyte [x]
This offers some video tutorials and challenges for a few languages, plus special courses on specific algorithms and bootcamp/interview prep. You need a premium membership for quite a lot of things, though (e.g. I don’t think you can watch any of the videos with a free membership).
Languages: Python, Ruby, JavaScript
Extras: Algorithms, Bootcamp Prep, Job Interview Prep
9. Free Code Camp [x]
Mini tutorials followed by mini challenges. Has a number of courses on the languages below!
Languages: HTML/CSS, jQuery, JavaScript
Extras: Git, Algorithms, + a bunch of projects to complete
10. Programmr [x]
Has courses to learn various languages through doing little exercises/challenges in the browser, similar to previous examples. Also has ‘zones’ for more languages, where you can find challenges, example code and projects people have shared.
Languages: Python, Java, C++, C#, PHP, jQuery
11. CheckIO [x]
Only offers Python, but I still think it’s really great. You move from level to level, getting challenges which are gradually trickier. Learn by doing!
12. Rails for Zombies [x]
For people who already know a bit of Ruby, but nothing about Ruby on Rails! Each level begins with a short video followed by interactive challenges where you program Rails in the browser.
That’s all (for now!) Hope this is helpful! (ﾉ^∇^)ﾉﾟ
Physics exam in two days!!!
Researching for a project? Looking for open-access, high quality databases, encyclopedias and resources to help you write your next paper? Here’s a list of some great ones to help you find exactly what you were looking for.
Research Managers
Zotero
Mendeley
Qiqqa
General
List of academic databases and search engines
Our World in Data
Search Engines
100 Time-Saving Search Engines for Serious Scholars
Top 11 Trusted (And Free) Search Engines For Scientific and Academic Research
Ten search engines for researchers that go beyond Google
12 Fabulous Academic Search Engines
The 6 BEST Search Engines for Academic Research
20 of the Best Search Engines for Students
Best Educational Search Engines For Academic Researchers
Databases
Directory of Open Access Journals
New York Public Library Articles and Databases
UCSB Article Indexes & Research Databases
DATABASES: Library of Congress E-Resources Online Catalog
FINDING CURRENT RESEARCH USING FREE ONLINE RESOURCES
Free Databases for Magazine/Journal Articles, etc.
Free Full-Text Resources for Grad School Papers
Online Reference: Open Access Databases
Free Online Full-text Articles
Free scholarly resources
International Education Research Database
PubMed
Sci-Hub
Database checklist: Key academic research resources — both free and restricted
Research Databases and Other Online Tools
Encyclopedias
Top Encyclopedia Sites for Student Research Papers
RefSeek’s Encyclopedias
Encyclopedia.com
Infoplease
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Medline Plus
Dictionaries
RefSeek’s dictionaries and thesauri
The 10 Best Online Dictionaries
Essay and Paper Writing
Essay and Paper Writing Masterpost
Sunday, February 21.
I took these pictures last wednesday and forgot to post. 🌵 Today I have so much work to do, but all I want to do is watch the x files all day. That’s what you get when you procrastinate, Alicia.👽
Notes taken during Physics lessons! Exams end in 5 days and I can’t wait!!!!!!
Hot tea is refreshing to me the same way rain is. They both make me feel like I have a fresh start. I’m late again, but Day 11 of the April challenge by @journa
💓 day 4 of 100 days of productivity 💓
studying for my final exam of the semester (!!!) with my brand new mildliners! i can definitely say that it took me a long time to decide if i really needed them, but now that i have them, i personally couldn’t imagine studying without them. if you’re on the fence about purchasing them, like i was, i highly recommend them! hope you’re having a fantastic day xx
hey!! so a lot of us are interested about space but don’t know how to go about studying about it, this is a masterpost for all of those people who wish to learn about the universe <3
learn!!!
astronomy crash course
space + nasa news
bbc space
nasa space place
best space documentaries
best space books + sci-fi
best science + tech podcasts
posts + fun stuff!!
how we’d live on mars infographic
my space tag on my main blog!! [actually my url means space in maltese B-)]
the nasa instagram which is my fav!!!
nasa shop
nasa website yo!!!
spatial tunes
fav space app!!!!
25 best space movies
spatial studyspo here
my masterposts
notes, studying, and self-study resources
self-study resources
supplies
igcse resources
improving your handwriting
how to studyblr
literature masterpost
organisation
aesthetically pleasing notes
annotating
studying a foreign language
really great apps
math
college + uni
motivation
biology
+ more
hope this helps!!! feel free to come talk to me about space anytime <3
Psychology is crazy overwhelming but so interesting. I wish I could major in such a fascinating field but I need something that I can obtain more connection and success with. This is one of the subjects where my motivation and organization skills are on point, I hope I can feel this passion with other subjects. (IG POST)
If you spend a lot of time on your laptop for work, study, etc., you should definitely check out this app called Noizio. It provides ambient background sounds that help calm you or keep you focused. You can even make and save your own combination of sounds. My personal favourite is winter wind + wind chimes + sea waves. Each sound’s volume can be adjusted individually as well!
![[ 02.05.16 • 4/100 DAYS OF PRODUCTIVITY ] 4 Days Till My Exams Yikes D: My First Exam Isn’t Even](https://64.media.tumblr.com/fa179b83534ebe2774fdc0fa4774fb65/tumblr_o6jqaaQSBT1sxzvapo1_500.jpg)
[ 02.05.16 • 4/100 DAYS OF PRODUCTIVITY ] 4 days till my exams yikes D: my first exam isn’t even geography but the subject is so content heavy so I’m studying first even though I have 8 days to the exam ahhhh didn’t really bother putting a super nice set-up for the picture because meh good luck to those having their mid-years or their finals!!
TERRAFORM: ambient electronic sci fi playlist for space kids trying to ace their finals
( listen on spotify / my other playlists )
Took around 2 hours to finish my A4 sheet of handwritten notes for my calculus test! The topic is confusing so I need to work hard in order to get good results!! 😊 Studygram: acadehmic
Below is a list of tumblrs who do research! Interdisciplinary researchers might be listed more than once!
Biology
almondsofjoy (Entomology)
baysided (Biophysics)
blissfullyawareof (Molecular Biology, Genetics)
callstheadventurescience (Evolutionary Biology & Ecology)
cozyenzymes (Biochemistry)
eatsleepsciencerepeat (Microbiology, Cancer Bio)
iseeagirl (Behavioral/Social Neuroscience, Psychopharmacology)
jewishdragon (Cancer Biology)
onetwothreemany (Soundscape/Amphibian Ecology)
philosonista (Sociology of STEM, Neurobiology)
the-soul-of-requirement (Organic/Biochemistry)
Chemistry
caffeinatedcraziness (Analytical & Atmospheric Chemistry)
chemislife (Organic Chemistry)
cozyenzymes (Biochemistry)
elementalbaker (Environmental Chemistry)
hexaneandheels (Nuclear Physics/Chemistry)
miss-megan-rose (Geochemistry)
siliconandstardust (Materials/Inorganic Chemistry)
the-soul-of-requirement (Organic/Biochemistry)
zinathewarriorchemist (Biochemistry, Structural Biology)
Engineering
lifeandtimesofindigostar (Materials Science, Metallurgy)
siliconandstardust (Materials/Inorganic Chemistry)
thispr0blemchild (Materials Science)
Humanities
euphoricrambles (Education & Learning Science)
protagonistanormal (Spanish Literature & Culture)
Physics
autodidactic-tiger-cub (Quantum/Modern Physics, Lasers/Optics)
baysided (Biophysics)
hexaneandheels (Nuclear Physics/Chemistry)
studyingphysics (High Energy Astrophysics)
thatphysicsguy (Computational Astrophysics)
Psychology
kitty-wine (Clinical Psychology)
Sociology
philosonista (Sociology of STEM, Neurobiology)
If you want to be added to this directory, just send me a message! See the full directory here!
12/04/2016
For AP Gov’t, I like to type my chapter notes then annotate them during class discussions.
as requested by quite a few people - a masterpost of educational podcasts. links go to either the site or the itunes podcast store. an excerpt of the description is included with each.
* indicates a podcast that i listen to regularly
entertainment
*welcome to night vale - twice-monthly updates for the small desert town of night vale
*muggle cast - everything harry potter
general information
radiolab - investigation told through sounds and stories, and centered around one big idea
*stuff you should know - about everything from genes to the galapagos
*stuff mom never told you - the business of being women
tedtalks
good job, brain - part pub quiz show, part offbeat news
news
no one knows anything - the politics podcast from buzzfeed news
wait wait…don’t tell me - weekly current events quiz
college
*college info geek - the strategies and tactics the best students use
*getting in - your college admissions companion
math
math for primates - a couple of monkeys who decided that arguing about mathematics was a better use of their time than throwing poo at one another
math mutation - fun, interesting, or just plain weird corners of mathematics
science
60 second health - latest health and medical news
the naked scientists - interviews with top scientists, hands-on science experiments
60 second science - the most interesting developments in the world of science
startalk - astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in the universe
nasa science cast - science behind discoveries on earth, the solar system, and beyond
history
*myths and legends - myths, legends, and folklore that have shaped cultures
stuff you missed in history class - the greatest and strangest stuff you missed
the podcast history of our world - from the big bang to the modern age! …eventually
witness - the story of our times told by the people who were there
the history chicks - two women. half the population. several thousands years of history.
entrepreneurship & finances
practical money matters - better managing their finances
the internet business mastery - learn how to create an internet based business
social triggers insider - the fields of psychology and human behavior
listen money matters - honest and uncensored, this is not your father’s boring finance show
writing & literature
professional book nerds - it’s our job to discuss books all day long
a way with words - words, language, and how we use them
grammar girl - short, friendly tips to improve your writing
classic poetry aloud - recordings of the greats poems of the past
language
esl (english) - improve english speaking and listening skills
language pod
coffee break
search in your podcast app for specific languages!
art
99% invisible - exploration of the process and power of design
tips and tricks photography
the arts roundtable
hobbies & other
stash & burn (knitting)
practical defense - staying safe in our increasingly dangerous urban environments
zen and the art of triathlon - a triathlete’s view on living the multisport life
the art of charm - make you a better networker, connecter, and thinker
the indoor kids - isn’t just about video games, isn’t not about video games
rationally speaking - explore the borderlands between reason and nonsense
the dice tower - board games, card games, and the people who design and play them
motivational & inspirational
back to work - productivity, communication, work, barriers, constraints, tools, and more
personal growth podcast - classic and contemporary self development audio
what it takes - conversations with towering figures in almost every field
here be monsters - exploring the dark corners of the human mind
on being - the big questions of meaning with scientists, theologians, artists, teachers
FREE SAT & AP PREP MATERIALS
Dear appblrs if you want to save some money and not spend hundreds of dollars on prep books these are some nice alternatives. (Both these files belong to me. )
Spread the word! Good luck studying :)
SAT
AP
I may have some additional stuff in october (past sat & psat exams)
{ 15-4-17 } 70/100 days of productivity
Rose gold theme! Some HD photos taken with my DSLR of econ notes ♡
TRIG REVIEW #2: IDENTITIES, EQUATIONS, & POLAR GRAPHS
So this trig review is going to be about trig identities, how to solve trig equations & oblique triangle problems, and last but not least, polar graphs.
Trig Identities: You have to know these identities (except half-angle and sum/difference). Also the bottom two are necessary for solving trig integrals, so memorize those!
Trig Equations: Here are various example problems showing how to solve trig equations.
Oblique Triangle Equations: You only have to know the equilateral equation for area of cross sections in Calc BC. The rest is just extra info. that is nonetheless helpful to know. (:
Polar Coordinate:
Polar Graphs: Memorize these trig graphs for finding polar area! (All graphs come from Wolfram Alpha)
And that’s basically all the trig you need to know for Calc BC. Good luck! If you haven’t seen my part 1 post, you can find it here.
Where to save up to $1600.00 in college supplies.
After the Stafford loan interest rate hike I researched further into ways to save for school and found some pages that would cover most of your basic college needs past textbooks. If you find cheaper things let me know and I’ll show those off too. If you need help researching a specific item feel free to lmk, I’m willing to help you out in my spare time.
Textbooks
Scientific Calculators
Tablets and Computers
Headphones from $9.99
Notebooks and Writing Pads
Pack of Highlighters from a dollar
Towel Sets, Mattress pads, and Desk chairs
Dining Essentials for a Dorm or small Apartment
Backpacks and laptop carriers
Cell Phone Accessories
External Hard Drives
Printers and Ink
Mini-Fridge
Best of luck!