Study Starters Hub

Published: Mar 10, 2023

High school and college students, we have the resources you need to enhance your study skills and boost your research skills.

Table of Contents

Our unique collection of Study Starters is designed to kickstart your research, enhance your study skills, and build your knowledge in a wide range of subject areas. The primary goal of these creative curriculum study starters is to help you think about popular disciplines in new ways. From historical overviews to our curated lists of top influencers in every field, we offer a wealth of resources to help you through your higher education and beyond.

Creative Curriculum Study Starters

Cram for tests, get ideas for papers, and start your research with these popular lists:

Brief Histories

Every academic subject is built on the shoulders of giants. We offer a comprehensive history of the top disciplines. Here, you’ll find insights into figures of influence, those who exhibited leadership in their fields, and the key concepts that still inform our learning today. Learn more about the scholars and legends who shaped each of these critical academic disciplines:

Anthropology

Learn more about the figures who have shaped our understanding of life, culture, and the evolution of humans within their environment.

Biology

See which figures helped shape the way we teach and learn this critical life science.

Computer Science

Learn about the innovations that contributed to the rise of computer technology.

See which figures helped shape our approach to essential areas of science like geology, ecology, and environmental science.

Earth Sciences

Mathematics

See which individuals helped expand the vocabulary and define the key concepts that are still covered in mathematics today.

Philosophy

Learn more about the philosophers who helped us better understand the very nature of human existence.

A Brief History of Philosophy: 1950-2000

Classics Bright Notes

Our series of Bright Notes study starters are among our most valuable study tools. The links below are part of a growing collection of study guides based on Classics from both American and World literature. Titles were chosen based on their popularity and their distribution of usage across both high school and higher education. These study starters help readers understand the core concept at the heart of each text as well as providing insight into complex ideas. Consider these Bright Notes a valuable supplemental resource for your reading and writing.

Learn more about our Bright Notes Series here!

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