Although you may not have long to go before the exam, last minute revision can make a significant difference to your grade. Try to prioritise – what are the key things you need to know? Is there anything you’re struggling to remember? Check the final facts: use your revision tools/prompts Don’t try to learn new … Read more
The growing and well-disseminated use of data-processing tools has allowed many scientists to recklessly copy-paste the works written by other researchers, in extents that vary from single words up to entire paragraphs or pages, without even mentioning the identity of real source. Fortunately, the same technology, which enables people to exploit others’ papers without breaking … Read more
The aim of this post is to help you develop and improve ideas for your essay using a range of elicitation techniques which will advance your thinking. Have a go at mind mapping and brainstorming – both are fun and both will help you generate the originality you need for a better essay grade. There … Read more
When you’re searching for information for your essays, you’ll come across many sources on the Internet that you might consider using. So how do you sift out the good quality material from the less good? This article provides you with guidance on both a quick way to evaluate the quality of source material, and also … Read more
Plagiarism involves using intellectual property without attribution, with forms ranging from patch writing to verbatim copying. Avoiding plagiarism requires citation, proper paraphrasing, and using quotation marks for direct quotes. Editors should follow COPE guidelines for addressing cases of suspected plagiarism. Define plagiarism: Plagiarism is using someone else’s intellectual property (such as words, source code, ideas, … Read more
ABSTRACT The advent of technology has played a role in the overall development of the human society. As with other sectors of the society, technological advancements such as new media and the internet have furthered the development of the educational sector. New media has brought about various ways which can enhance the learning process of … Read more
Whilst studying for your degree, you’ll also discover a lot about yourself. We all change as we grow older, and whilst you’re at University you’ll be bombarded with all kinds of experiences, and some feelings or emotions you’ll experience for the first time. Converse With youth often comes enthusiasm, but if you’re the sort of … Read more
If you’re studying hard and working hard, you might find it difficult to find time to unwind, but this is also an important part of your time at University. Follow these five tips to make the best of what time you have. Explore New Ways to Relax Relaxing doesn’t always have to be about down-time; … Read more
Finding quality material for your essays can be daunting. The Internet is made up of at least 7.74 billion web pages and content is added freely by billions of contributors every day. Unsurprisingly then, much of it is inaccurate, out of date and not good enough to be used as an authority for your work. … Read more
Hi there, “The Doctor’ here, back to offer you some more suggestions on how to improve your grades and get you a better degree! This week’s topic… This week we’re going to be looking at finding sources. This is a problem that many students have, especially when you start to write longer pieces such as … Read more