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Word Choice: Comprise vs. Compose

We venture again into ambiguous territory, this time to take a look at the words...

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7 Tip-Top Referencing Tips!

When writing a dissertation, it’s vital to reference your sources clearly. This will not only...

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How to Construct a Good Argument

Something often overlooked in academic writing is that a good essay must present a good...

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4 Things to Keep in Mind When Picking a PhD Topic

Some people go into their PhD with a very specific idea of what they want...

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What Should a Thesis Include?

There’s no universal template for what a thesis should include, as the specifics depend on...

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Word Choice: Then vs. Than

If English isn’t your first language, it’s easy to get similar words confused. ‘Then’ and...

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Study Abroad with the Erasmus Programme

Got those autumn blues? Does flying off to a sunnier destination to study seem tempting...

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Other Ways of Saying ‘Because’

If English is not your first language, you may not know that there are lots...

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7 Student Money-Saving Tips

The end of term is approaching and finances are always going to be tough when...

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When to Use a Semicolon

The semicolon is notorious for being difficult. Used wrongly, it makes your work read very...

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5 Handy Tips for Getting Your (Academic) Thoughts in Order

Any PhD thesis or Master’s dissertation will involve a lot of research, leading to sleepless...

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‘The’, ‘A’ and ‘An’: When and How to Use Articles

An ‘article’, in language, is used to point out or refer to nouns. In English,...

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