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Coursera’s editorial team is comprised of highly experienced professional editors, writers, and fact-checkers. Our articles are deeply researched and thoroughly reviewed to ensure we are providing trustworthy information and advice for any topic. We understand that taking the next step in your education or career can raise questions. We are here to provide actionable, reliable, and relevant answers so you can achieve your goals.

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[Featured Image] A business person with hands on their laptop keyboard sits in an office building, thoughtfully looking out the window as they think about setting SMART goals.

What Are SMART Goals?

SMART goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals that can make it easier to track progress and successfully complete your goals. Learn more about the benefits of this goal-setting framework.

October 7, 2024

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[Featured Image] An engineer working on their laptop decides between using supervised versus unsupervised learning methods for their machine learning tasks as they stand in a robotics lab.

Supervised vs. Unsupervised Learning: Pros, Cons, and When to Choose

These machine learning algorithms are used across many industries to identify patterns, make predictions, and more. Explore the differences between supervised and unsupervised learning to better understand what they are and how you might use them.

October 4, 2024

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[Featured Image] A male college student facing academic failure disappointedly receives a graded paper from a professor during class.

Tips for Dealing with Academic Failure

Getting a lower grade than you expected can create an opportunity to examine your habits and improve your future performance. Learn more about the signs of struggle in students and explore tips for dealing with academic failure.

October 4, 2024

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[Featured Image] A student sits in a library with a laptop, books, paper, and pencil, using their research skills to write an essay.

Research Skills: What They Are and Why You Need Them

Research skills are your ability to gather the information that helps you solve a problem or answer a question. Learn more about why you need them for your career, as well as how you can improve your own research skills.

October 4, 2024

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[Featured Image] Young woman on a gap year trip exploring Wat Pho in Bangkok while wearing a white dress and yellow backpack.

What Is a Gap Year and Should I Take One?

Find out if taking a gap year between high school and college can be beneficial to your future, and discover some steps to make the most of your time off.

October 4, 2024

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[Featured Image] After practicing how to ask for a raise at work, a smiling employee sits in an office and speaks to her employer.

How to Ask for a Raise at Work

Discover what steps to take when asking for a raise. Learn how much you should ask for, ways to improve your chances, and what to do if your employer says no.

October 4, 2024

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