I've written 10 of 20 pages of dense literary research in short spurts here and there. How do I spend all day tomorrow finishing up the rest? As a lifelong procrastinator I'm fixated by the fact that my paper isn't due for another 7 weeks, but I'd rather complete the bulk of the work tomorrow. How should I prepare to do challenging intellectual work for long stretches of time? [more inside]
posted by Viola on Oct 26, 2009 - 20 answers

I have 2 hours to lecture to a bunch of 18 year-olds how to write well. The bulk of their work-load will be somewhere along the lines of position papers, research papers and summaries of conferences. How do I keep them glued to their chairs? More info in explanation. [more inside]
posted by eytanb on Oct 19, 2009 - 9 answers

Give me your best tips and tricks for dealing with large volumes of 5x3" index cards! [more inside]
posted by NucleophilicAttack on Oct 11, 2009 - 12 answers

How do I get a copy of a newspaper... that's NOT today's? [more inside]
posted by The Biggest Dreamer on Oct 4, 2009 - 8 answers

Help me find the website/youtube vids of this handwritten to-do list methodology, please! I can't remember it and can't find it in my saved links. [more inside]
posted by lucyleaf on Sep 28, 2009 - 3 answers

What should an extended abstract (in the humanities) look like? This is for philosophy in particular, though I assume it might be a similar style for other disciplines. [more inside]
posted by JoshSmith on Sep 20, 2009 - 2 answers

Bad Pen-me-ship Filter: I'd like to find a version of college ruled paper that has the faint middle line to keep me on track with letter formation. I'd really like the college ruled because it always looks funny when I am in a management meeting writing on first grader's training paper. [more inside]
posted by Draccy on Sep 17, 2009 - 12 answers

RedGreenShowFilter: I've got a bunch of crisp paperback romance novels I've scavenged from dumpsters around town, and I'd rather turn them into something than read or try selling them. What can I build using them? I'm thinking clear box tape instead of duct, so the corny covers will still be visible. Bonus points for something handy. [more inside]
posted by Quarter Pincher on Sep 8, 2009 - 15 answers

I need a poor man paper shredder alternative. [more inside]
posted by Eiwalker on Sep 7, 2009 - 28 answers

MBA-filter: are there any recent studies about the impact of earning an MBA on career success? [more inside]
posted by kaufmajm on Sep 1, 2009 - 9 answers

For purposes of "going paperless", when is an electronic, scanned copy of a document NOT enough? In other words, in what situations will a paper original of a document be required? [more inside]
posted by QuantumMeruit on Aug 21, 2009 - 18 answers

Do I care, in the slightest, that the photo paper I ordered is not what I received and seems to be older and thinner? [more inside]
posted by jessamyn on Jul 29, 2009 - 6 answers

How does a graduate student manage in a paper-free environment? [more inside]
posted by margaretlam on Jul 22, 2009 - 22 answers

How do I order some fancy certificates / diplomas? [more inside]
posted by Baby_Balrog on Jul 16, 2009 - 4 answers

[Academic Filter] Should I work on one research paper at once, or several? [more inside]
posted by Sutekh on Jul 15, 2009 - 7 answers

Where do white/paper birch trees grow in Massachusetts? They must have them in the Arboretum in Jamaica Plain, but I am looking for a spot in the woods.
posted by davidriley on Jul 12, 2009 - 4 answers

Help me work out a solution to the reek of my semi-gloss paper. It's stinking up my small bachelor apartment. [more inside]
posted by OlivesAndTurkishCoffee on Jul 10, 2009 - 3 answers

Does anyone know of a thick, affordable paperboard stock for packaging? [more inside]
posted by BirdD0g on Jun 24, 2009 - 4 answers

When I was young, I went to a Portuguese festival in New Jersey (USA), and played a curious game. In a fishbowl would be hundreds of pieces of tissue paper, rolled very thinly and bent. You would pay for 10 pieces, and then unroll them. If your piece had a mark, you would win a prize. I'm searching for what that game is called, does anyone know? [more inside]
posted by kensch on Jun 17, 2009 - 5 answers

Where can I find examples of handmade corporate or small business event invitations? [more inside]
posted by acoutu on Jun 15, 2009 - 1 answer

I'm looking for a way to graphically represent data that is basically "yes" or "no". [more inside]
posted by nitor on Jun 13, 2009 - 7 answers

What type of paper is a stock certificate on? [more inside]
posted by jeff1010 on Jun 2, 2009 - 5 answers

Looking for cheap squared paper notebooks, available either online or the UK high street (not Staples or Paperchase, I can't get to these easily and Paperchase sucks up all my money) preferably with tough covers. Moleskines are too small and expensive! [more inside]
posted by mippy on Jun 1, 2009 - 8 answers

I need suggestions as to how I can most easily and inexpensively get the full-size version of this arresting image reproduced at large size and on high-quality art paper. [more inside]
posted by killdevil on May 28, 2009 - 5 answers

A religious war in space, with chits. [more inside]
posted by nomisxid on Apr 30, 2009 - 5 answers

How can I rotate an object in Maya while it's on a path and automatically banking? I'm currently making an animation involving a paper airplane, and I have it set to bank automatically, but I would like it to fly upside down at one point, and briefly turn on its side at another. I'm very new to paths in Maya, and whatever I try to do usually ends up making the plane rotated for the entire animation. Ideally I'd like to be able to keyframe a rotation while still having the paper plane following the path and banking normally. Is this possible?
posted by N2O1138 on Apr 22, 2009 - 4 answers

I'm looking for a type of heavy paper that may or may not exist. [more inside]
posted by meghosaurus on Apr 17, 2009 - 5 answers

What resources are there for getting a car column into a local paper. [more inside]
posted by Groovytimes on Apr 16, 2009 - 6 answers

Looking for independent news sites and journalists' blogs [more inside]
posted by reenum on Apr 16, 2009 - 8 answers

Who are the best magazine and newspaper feature writers, past and present? [more inside]
posted by reenum on Apr 8, 2009 - 20 answers

I filed paper versions of my federal and state (ca) tax returns out of country. How can I check they were received? [more inside]
posted by gadha on Apr 5, 2009 - 2 answers

I've been tasked (by myself and others) with compiling an extensive history of my extended family on one side. More than a family tree, we're compiling stories, photos, everything we can gather about my weirdo relatives. What tools should I use to compile it? [more inside]
posted by tmcw on Mar 27, 2009 - 7 answers

I'm trying to figure out the name of a table top game we played as kids with just pencil & paper and involves cannons, tanks and soldiers... [more inside]
posted by hrbrmstr on Mar 23, 2009 - 11 answers

Back in the 1970's I remember a series of cool, geometric, pencil and paper games. Each one was nothing more than a pad of printed 5x8 sheets of paper and rules. There was a whole series of these and I remember lusting after them all at my local KB Toy and Hobby. Now I cannot find any information on these games, if they exist, can I print them myself, what the rules were, etc... [more inside]
posted by peteshaw on Mar 19, 2009 - 7 answers

paper filter: I'm doing a paper on information technology's effect on population growth/migration. Where do I start?! [more inside]
posted by dunderwood on Mar 17, 2009 - 4 answers

How do I physically destroy old paper records, obvious methods problematical ... [more inside]
posted by Kevin S on Mar 11, 2009 - 17 answers

Does anyone know the game "kawanoo" or "Quano" (sp)? It is a complicated rock paper scissor type game that uses hand gestures along with words (african)? [more inside]
posted by Black_Umbrella on Feb 27, 2009 - 1 answer

Hi all, I have recently become obsessed with origami, and I love the funkier side of the craft. Bright colors, geometric patterns, modular pieces. I have the basic folds down, but now I want to make and learn about really cool stuff. Do any of you have suggestions about the most interesting origami papers, websites, discussion groups, patterns, etc.? Or any other origami advice?
posted by tnygard on Feb 21, 2009 - 11 answers

Construction paper's beautiful bright color fades. What paper should I use instead? [more inside]
posted by Foam Pants on Feb 11, 2009 - 9 answers

I am trying to find vintage/retro images from old childrens' books and other sources for my wedding invitations and save the date cards. Specifically I am interested in bunnies, deer or anything wilderness related and children with butterfly nets. [more inside]
posted by madmamasmith on Feb 10, 2009 - 18 answers

What is the difference between card stock and construction paper? Any web searches reveal that they're of similar weight/size and are used in standard art projects, but being from non-US, they're not specific enough for me to understand what it is. Where I live, it's all "cardboard" to us =\ . [more inside]
posted by kreestar on Feb 5, 2009 - 17 answers

Significant historical and/or political figures since 1945? [more inside]
posted by kiki_s on Jan 28, 2009 - 24 answers

How do you half-wrap a burger with paper like In-N-Out? [more inside]
posted by BradNelson on Jan 22, 2009 - 11 answers

What do you wish you had known before your first academic conference? [more inside]
posted by meerkatty on Jan 15, 2009 - 33 answers

I'm still searching for the perfect journal. New question! Updated specifications! Specifically, I'm looking for stationers/paper goods stores in London. [more inside]
posted by booknerd on Jan 14, 2009 - 6 answers

Help me find an economical, customized stationary and business card service. [more inside]
posted by l33tpolicywonk on Jan 11, 2009 - 5 answers

I have a big box of very old papers (and other things) I'd like to preserve in a way that facilitates viewing. What's a good way to go about this? [more inside]
posted by Nomiconic on Jan 6, 2009 - 12 answers

Where can I find practice sheets for a student of Chinese/Japanese calligraphy? [more inside]
posted by TheyCallItPeace on Jan 5, 2009 - 2 answers

Please help me find the perfect dayplanner for my sister with a bunch of requirements. [more inside]
posted by rmless on Dec 16, 2008 - 10 answers

Do you know any good books on print production? I was recently given the responsibility to obtain quotes and manage print jobs for my company. I need to understand paper types and weights, binding, print methods, folding, etc. so I can speak the language of printers.
posted by 4chrisd on Dec 14, 2008 - 7 answers