Homework Helper

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Homework Helper

• Derek Allen

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Societal Problem

• Many people have poor study techniques
• According to many varied surveys, at least 75 of
  students want to be better.
• Adults need to study too (speeches, presentations)

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The Customers

• Students
• Employees
• Textbook authors
• Textbook publishers

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The Present Situation

• Brief overview of the competition (what study
  aids are currently available)

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The Homework Helper

• Provides user with choice of template to aid in
  filling out study questions
• Reviews the material provided
• Options
• Allow user to create a new template for study
• Manufacturer can include the Homework Helper as a
  study aid, filled with their questions/responses
• Varied templates include question/response,
  multiple choice, others

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Pros

• Doable with current technology (no new hardware)
• Good study aids are hard to find
• Potentially, every student could be using this to
  achieve better scores on tests.
• Customizable to fit different study habits

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Cons

• Many study aids on the market
• Would need to be both highly customizable and
  user-friendly.
• Must have low unit price to attract the audience
  desired.
• Must get textbook authors and publishers behind
  the idea.

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Conclusion

• Compilation/analysis of Study habits
• http//www.articlesforeducators.com/dir/general/st
  udy_skills/college_study_skills.asp
• Website dedicated to the problem of poor studying
• http//www.words-worth.info/