Tips for Structuring your Dissertation

Well, if there’s one thing that dissertations are known for, it’s structure! In fact, depending on your field of study, you will have a template for your dissertation that will dictate all the major areas and requirements. A dissertation is a giant research project, whether that research takes place through statistical tests, or surveys, or […]

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Tips for Referencing in Essays

Is there anything that people look forward to more than writing an essay, and getting all the stickler little details of referencing just perfect? Well, actually, there are lot of things people like more than that, like having a tooth extracted and waiting in long line-ups, just for example! The good news is, however, we’re […]

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Last Minute Tips for the Night before the Exam

We’ve all been there. Last minute cramming, stress eating, and a whole lot of worrying. If you’ve ever wished for a last-minute study bible, look no further. These tips will have you acing your exams and turning your stress filled evenings into carefree review sessions. Unleash Your Inner Rap Star If you struggle to remember […]

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Writing to Persuade, Argue, and Advise

Knowing how to write to persuade, argue, and advise are skills necessary of any successful essay writer. These three types of essays appear in every genre of university course and will become an essential part of your writing repertoire. While basic rules of essay structure remain the same, each style of essay differs in its […]

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How to Write a Dissertation Methodology

Your paper’s methodology section is designed to illustrate the connection between your research, the research in your field at large, and by which methods you came to your conclusion (hence the name methodology). While many students struggle with completing their methodology section, creating a great dissertation methodology is a lot easier than you think. Below […]

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How to Take Notes That You Can Really Work With

Knowing how to take notes is an important part of being a student. Good notes help you to stay on top of what you are learning in class and act as a summary of your textbook and lectures. While notetaking is certainly an essential skill, most students find themselves scribbling down notes in class only […]

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The Importance of your Dissertation’s Title

Your dissertation is not going to be a best-selling novel. That probably doesn’t come as a surprise to you, but it leaves us with the question, what is the importance of a dissertation title? Here we cover the basic reasons why a dissertation starts with a proposal, including for the title, and then builds from […]

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What are the Differences between Private and State Schools?

Chances are that if you’re reading up on the differences between private and state school, it’s because you’re considering the best path forward for either your education, or perhaps for someone you know and love. A thorough and complete investigation of the difference between these types could explore all the endless details that might set […]

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Starting to Write: Brainstorming with a Mind Map

What is it? Basically, mind-mapping is a way to ‘brainstorm’ creative projects (or academic ones) in their early stages. It is a way of allowing a series of thoughts and ideas to ‘flow’ onto the page, the purpose being to just get them out. See, as you probably know, getting the ideas out and organized […]

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Struggling with your Dissertation?

Let’s face it; a dissertation is a big undertaking. You don’t need to be a genius of the pre-eminent thinker of your times in your field in order to successfully complete one, but it is foolish to think it’s going to be a walk in the park. Plan ahead, consult with your advisor frequently, set […]

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