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Applying to a UK University as an International Student

The UK is among the most popular destinations for international students. But before you apply...

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How to Write the Date in an Essay

You probably see the date written down (or displayed on a screen) dozens of times...

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Preposition Usage: ‘In’, ‘Of’ and ‘To’

A preposition introduces additional detail in a sentence. This can be about things like times...

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APA Style Referencing – Key Things You Need to Know

Referencing is essential to academic writing, but with the variety of citation systems available it’s...

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How to Pick an Academic Referee

An academic referee is someone who provides a reference regarding your abilities, something all graduates...

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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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