Naomi Rockler-Gladen
Hi there! I am an instructional designer at an online university, and a freelance writer who specializes in educational topics. Until May 2007, I was a college professor, most recently at Colorado State University. I taught classes about popular culture, broadcasting, and public speaking, and wrote academic articles about topics such as violence in the media, Disney films, and media literacy. Although teaching was rewarding, writing is my passion, and it is more meaningful to me to write for a larger audience than just academics.
I enjoy writing candid articles to help college students navigate their way through their educational experiences. I offer advice on academic issues, such as how to take effective class notes and how to avoid bad professors. I also write about college life issues such as dorm life and saving money.
In addition, I enjoy writing other articles for Suite101 about baby names, wedding planning, and Minnesota travel.
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Latest Articles
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College ROI: Return on Investment for Your College Education
Is the price of college worth it? When choosing a college, take the time to figure out what the return on investment, or ROI, will be.
Apr 29, 2012
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What to Donate to a Food Shelf
Looking for ideas on what to donate to a food shelf? Here are some guidelines and ideas for how to contribute in useful ways.
Mar 30, 2012
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Are You Ready for College?
College is a major commitment financially, emotionally, and in terms of the amount of time you need to spend to be successful. Are you ready?
Feb 26, 2012
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The Social Security Baby Name Index: How to Use the SSBNI
The Social Security Baby Name Index is a great tool for parents who want to avoid names that are too popular, too unpopular, or too trendy.
Jan 27, 2012
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New Years Resolutions: Using the SMART Model
Looking for a strategy to keep your New Year's resolutions? To create goals you can actually acoomplish, use the SMART model of goal setting.
Dec 28, 2011
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How to Write a Letter of Recommendation for a College Student
Letters of recommendations need to be sincere, non-generic, and specific. Here are some tips for writing effective reference letters for your students.
Nov 26, 2011
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Most Popular Twins Names in the United States, 2010
Looking for a pair of names for your two babies? Here are the top name pairs in America for male twins, female twins, and male-female twins.
Oct 21, 2011
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Classes that Every College Student Should Take
Classes don't have to be in your major in order to be useful. Consider taking business writing, public speaking, or some of these other elective choices.
Sep 21, 2011
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Top American Party Schools 2011-2012: Princeton Review Rankings
So where's the top party school in the United States? According to the Princeton Review, it's Ohio University. Here's the full list of top party schools.
Aug 7, 2011
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Most Popular Girls Names and Trends in the United States for 2010
For the second year in a row, Isabella topped the list of top names for baby girls in the U.S. Here's the top 20 baby girl names, along with naming trends.
Jul 29, 2011
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