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? The personal statement (or ‘personal’ or ‘college admissions’ essay for our American audience!)...
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...
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...
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 an essay?...
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...
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...
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