Hi there, let me introduce myself: I’m a lecturer with one of the UK’s leading universities and have taught both undergraduates and postgraduates – as well as GCSE and A level – for over thirty years. During that time, I have probably encountered every problem, query and cause of stress that all students encounter from time to time and it has been my pleasure and privilege to help my students overcome their problems and achieve their goals.
I shall be contributing a regular blog to this site from now on with some of the questions I have come across answered for you so that you, too, can benefit from my years of teaching experience. I have also been through the process myself, of course, gaining A levels, a BA, MA and a Ph.D., so I know how it feels to be a student as well as a teacher!
So, check back in to the site regularly to see what queries I’m answering each time and why not send in anything you need to ask via the comments? Remember, I’m here to help you!
You can find more of my advice below.
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
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 Unsurprisingly then, much of it is inaccurate, out of date and not good enough to be used as an authority for your work.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
It’s important to make the most of your study time before an exam, so here’s some advice and tips from Plagiarism Checker’s very own student advisor on how to do so. Don’t miss these must-do techniques to ensure you get the best marks in your next exam! You It’s no good trying to study whilst … Read more
When writing your essays, you must be careful to give credit (cite) to the author for ideas, even when you don’t use the author’s exact words. Paraphrasing, or rewording something written by someone else, may be used effectively and correctly as long as you cite the author. Cites (credits) are placed in your paper to … Read more
Once you’ve finished drafting your essay and you’re happy with it, it will still need to be presented in an appropriate way. Follow these five tips to give your essay a sharp, aesthetically pleasing edge. Selecting Fonts and Colours Remembering that your essay is formal in tone, your font will have to reflect this, so … Read more
Writing an essay can be tedious! It’s sometimes impossible to know just where to start. Following these steps from our student advisor on how to write a good essay should help you think about everything you need to create an excellent piece of work. Remember, the best work is done in a relaxing environment with … Read more
Hello there, “The Doctor’ here. I’m back to give you some further tips on various aspects of coping with academic life. This time, as it is the start of a new academic year, I am going to write about the tricky topic of “accidental plagiarism’. I have referred to this form of plagiarism as “tricky’ … Read more