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5 Online Archives To Aid Your Research

Posted June 8, 2008 in Tools/Resources 5 Rockin' Comments »

Many freelancers depend on the Internet for research. A simple Google search or a Wikipedia entry, however, may not be the most reputable source. When a project calls for a trustworthy and academic resource, you should consider an online archive. There really are ways to view original documents without stepping into a library. Below are five highly regarded online archives to aid your research.

• Digital Library of the Commons (DLC) – The DLC offers free, online access to an archive of international literatures on the commons, common-pool resources and common property.
• CARRIE – This was the Internet’s first full-text online electronic library. Created by Professor Lynn H. Nelson of the University of Kansas, it offers archival documents from World War I and other moments in European history.

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10 Bad Habits of Designers

Posted June 8, 2008 in freelancenews Add Comment »

10 Bad Habits of Designers
Here is a list of some of the bad habits we as designers are faced with constantly and some suggestions on how to fix them…

4 Power Questions for Killer Business Blog Posts that Grow Your Business

Posted June 8, 2008 in freelancenews Add Comment »

4 Power Questions for Killer Business Blog Posts that Grow Your Business
Next time you write a post for your business blog, and you really want to kick it in the head and get results, ask yourself these four power questions…

Top 10 Icon Sets of May 2008

Posted June 7, 2008 in freelancenews Add Comment »

Top 10 Icon Sets of May 2008
Top 10 icon sets that I discovered in May 2008. All icons featured are free to use however please check appropriate licenses and readme files if you wish to use on commercial projects.

70 Amazing Business Cards

Posted June 6, 2008 in freelancenews 2 Rockin' Comments »

70 Amazing Business Cards
Looking for inspiration and ideas to print a new card ? A collection of 70
most unique and creative business cards.

Idea Seeds For Successful Articles and Posts

Posted June 6, 2008 in Writing 17 Rockin' Comments »

If you’re a freelancer who writes or blogs on a regular basis, then you understand that coming up with fresh new material on a regular basis can be a real challenge. The pressure to produce content can even be stressful.

One way to tackle the challenge of constantly developing new material is to learn to make use of idea seeds.

What is an idea seed? It’s simple. An idea seed is an event, experience, fact, or other piece of information that a writer or blogger can grow into a story, article, or post - either immediately, or at a later time. Like a seed for a plant or flower, an idea seed begins little and grows big.

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