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How To Start A Paragraph: 200+ Important Words And Phrases
There’s a lot to get right when you’re writing an essay. And a particularly important skill is knowing how to start a paragraph effectively. That first sentence counts! Luckily for you, we’ve compiled HEAPS of advice, example phrases and top connective words to help...
70+ Connective Words To Power Up Your Essays [COMPREHENSIVE LIST]
When you’re writing an essay or assignment, you need to use every trick in the book to maximise your marks. And one of the best tools for radically improving your writing is the power of connective words. Used correctly, connective words can give your writing new...
How To Use Signposting Words: Easy Vocab and Examples for Excellent Essays
Looking to take your essay to the next level WITHOUT learning a load of complex structures, knotty grammar and fancy vocabulary? It's simple: start using signposting words and you'll level up your essays, dissertations and assignments in no time at all! And here's how...
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How to write a REALLY good personal statement for university
Personal statements are hard to get right. With so many talented students applying for the same courses, how can you make sure that you stand out for all the right reasons? Whether it’s the last month of your holidays, or even last few days before your deadline, we...
How To Proofread: 19 Foolproof Strategies To Power Up Your Writing
Proofreading: it’s the final hurdle on your race to the submission deadline, and a crucial step in creating a polished document. But how exactly do you proofread effectively and efficiently? Whether you’re working on an essay, thesis, dissertation, research paper or...
How To Start A Paragraph: 200+ Important Words And Phrases
There’s a lot to get right when you’re writing an essay. And a particularly important skill is knowing how to start a paragraph effectively. That first sentence counts! Luckily for you, we’ve compiled HEAPS of advice, example phrases and top connective words to help...
How To Start Your Essay: Top Foolproof Techniques!
Often the most difficult stage of essay writing is just getting started. You’ve got a blank page, perhaps a jumble of notes, maybe even an outline. But … inspiration isn’t striking, and the words aren’t flowing. So how can you be systematic about starting your essay?...
How to Structure an Essay: Our Top Tips
Writing an essay may not feel daunting at first. But when you’re met with a single question and several sheets of blank paper, knowing where to start can be tricky. Figuring out how to structure an essay effectively will get you top marks, and it’ll help you work more...
What is a paragraph, and how do you write them effectively?
As a writer, you (hopefully) use paragraphs a lot. They’re fantastic tools for improving the readability of our work. But what is a paragraph when you really get down to it? And how can you write the most effective paragraphs? Let’s find out! Paragraphs: the low down...
Writing A Stand-Out College Essay – with Greg Smith [PODCAST]
Greg Smith is a highly experienced US tutor and educational guru. Join us as we discuss how to write a really good college essay to help you stand out from the crowd!College essays: the bit of your application that give you an opportunity to really shine, and stand...
What’s On My Bookshelf: Top 5 Juiciest Gems [PODCAST]
There's some incredible wisdom to be found on my bookshelf. Listen to some of the BEST tips and tricks to be found in five of my most-loved books about studying and learning.There's some incredible wisdom to be found on my bookshelf, from some top-notch authors....
Don’t leave marks on the table: get Grammarly
If you’re anything like me, you’re probably sick of seeing Grammarly ads on YouTube…
… But if you haven’t tried it, you should.
There’s nothing more annoying than getting an essay, dissertation or assignment marked down because of some easily-avoidable errors.
There’s a forever-free version which acts like a beefed-up version of the standard Microsoft spelling / grammar check – it basically catches a whole load of writing mistakes that you might otherwise miss.
Or if you want, you can go pro and get on-the-fly tips on how to take your writing to the next level: it’s like having your own writing coach on standby as you work.
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