A reflective essay requires the student to examine a past experience with the aim of either demonstrating how and why the student changed as a result of the experience, or what they learned from the experience to benefit their future actions or reactions. Therefore, the writer should think carefully about the event before they start […]
The introduction to an essay is in many ways the most important part, as it makes a first impression upon the marker and sets the scene for what’s to follow. It’s therefore essential to get it right. Here are some tips on precisely how to do that. The Upside-down triangle If you turn a triangle […]
Learning to write academic papers can feel a bit like learning to write in a different language. While it is probably common knowledge that LOLs and OMGs should not be included in essays, there are many other phrases that have no place in academic writing. To help you with your future essays, we have put […]
Many students are faced with anxiety when sitting down to write an essay. From planning the structure of your assignment to deciphering which topic to choose, there’s no doubt that writing a great essay is challenging. Fear not though; you can have a custom essay written for you. Here’s what you can expect if you […]
There’s no doubt you’ve heard your professors talk about the importance of having good essay structure. Most of us breeze through the essay structure portion of our syllabuses and write our assignments without giving it a second thought. But what does essay structure actually mean? This article will walk you through the key points of […]
Without a doubt, the path to completing pretty much any academic assignment will at some point bring you into contact with the internet. It is rare these days that course material itself is not found online, as are scholarly journals, books, and other reputable publications of academic work. However, the internet is also a great […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]