How to actually take notes in a uni lecture
1There is no point attending a uni lecture and not taking notes. After all, most lecturers will only have the basic information on the lecture slides...
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How to write an impressive essay introduction
0They say the beginning is the best place to start. An essay introduction is the first thing the reader will see when reading your essay. Depending...
Reducing your plagiarism percentage: How to ensure your coursework is free from plagiarism
3When you submit a piece of coursework, it will be checked to ensure you have not plagiarised (copied directly from someone else’s work). Your paper will...
How to choose your university
0Waiting to receive your university offers from UCAS is a very stressful time. If you haven’t already you can read our articles about the different UCAS decisions...
Why it may not be a good idea to skip uni lectures
1All students will understand the temptation to skip (or to use a Scottish word ‘patch’) a uni lecture. Perhaps you have an essay due the next...
University external examiner: Who are they and what do they do?
0As a student you may hear your lecturer refer to ‘the external examiner’ and you may be wondering who they are exactly and what their role...
Guide to Apprenticeships
0What is an apprenticeship? An apprenticeship is when you are employed at a place of work whilst also studying towards an industry recognised qualification. There are...
Choosing your school subject options
0As you begin your move to the senior years of your school life you will need to choose school subject options. This is when you are...
Group work: To elect a leader or not?
1Group work is a big part of university, college, school and even working life. People work in teams for various projects or assignments lasting anything from...
UCAS Decisions
1Once you have submitted your UCAS application, the next step is to wait for the universities to make their decision. Once a decision about one of...