Find out about the differences between plagiarism and pastiche Are you curious about the differences between plagiarism and pastiche? When you are preparing for coursework for a college class, one of the main points that the professor will drive home is that plagiarism is not allowed. Plagiarism means that you have copied someone else’s work … Read more
An overview of plagiarism and how to avoid it Are you just starting out at uni? Or looking to score better on your next essay? Whatever stage you’re at, you’ll benefit from this article on plagiarism from our student advisor. Plagiarism can lose you marks or worse, get you kicked off your course! So find … Read more
Each student will have their own personal challenges when it comes to writing an essay – whether it’s time management, conducting research, or putting ideas onto the page in a well structured and flowing argument. If you’re struggling to achieve the grades you know you can, or if you want to take your essay writing … Read more
Considering the extent that social networking facilitates the spread and misuse of others’ work Stealing another person’s original content is an ever-increasing issue, as many people continue to publish and post content that is not their own, and fail to credit the original author. Perfect examples of this can be seen everyday on Twitter, whereby … Read more
The best places to hang out when you start at Uni Starting University for many can be a daunting experience. If you’re living away from home for the first time, or even commuting in, there’s a lot to take in during your first few weeks. Check out these five places to give yourself a flying … Read more
Three things you should know if you’re just starting out at Uni Are you just starting out at uni? It can be a bit of a daunting experience so with that in mind, here are three things to help you get by. TIP 1: Introducing… Studentbeans! The ultimate student discount website. As the website says … Read more
Nearly all University degrees require students to prepare and deliver presentations. How well they go depends largely on the time spent preparing them. Badly prepared presentations usually don’t go well and will only capture the attention of your audience for all the wrong reasons. Follow these five tips to make your presentations run as smoothly … Read more
Some quick and easy essay proofreading tips Even the best of essays will lose marks if they are badly proofread, and it’s demoralising to get an academically sound essay back full basic corrections. Follow these five tips to make sure you get the best out of your essays. Plan Ahead As discussed in previous blogs, … Read more
Stealing another’s work is a deed done by someone who does not have their own originality. Students turn to copying, cheating, and plagiarising because finishing homework is a difficult task and small on their list of priorities; thus, plagiarism is an effortless task to complete. Any type of information is easily accessible nowadays with the … Read more
There are a number of reasons why students will cheat both in exams and for coursework. But what leads students to make these compromising choices? We talk to some real students at Nottingham’s universities and colleges to find out what makes them cheat. Many students are aware of what is classed as cheating in their … Read more