Meet Dr. Kerri-Anne Edinburgh
MA (Cantab), MPhil, PhD
Discover the expertise and insights of our esteemed blog editor, dedicated to helping you master exam preparation.
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Dr. Kerri-Anne Edinburgh
Dr. Kerri-Anne Edinburgh is the driving force behind our popular blog, ensuring each article is packed with valuable insights, practical tips and helpful graphics.
She holds an MA (Cantab) and MPhil (with Distinction) in Music from the University of Cambridge, alongside a PhD from the Open University on the experience of listening to music.
Kerri brings a wealth of academic experience in study skills, research and writing to the Exam Study Expert world. As Head Writer and Editor for the popular Exam Study Expert blog since 2021, Kerri has spent over three years immersed in the psychology of learning, helping students around the world master their academic journeys.
Featured articles by Dr Kerri-Anne Edinburgh
The Cornell Method for Note Taking: Better Notes for Revision and Review
As a student or professional you’ll come across many different note-taking methods and strategies,...
99 Inspiring Journal Prompts for Teens: Fun, Creative and Thought-Provoking
Journal writing is a great tool for people of all ages. And for teens, it can be the perfect way...
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...
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,...
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...
How To Overcome Imposter Syndrome: 10 Actionable Strategies To Try Today
Have you ever felt that you really don’t deserve to be where you are – at university, or doing...
Growth Mindset: Why Everyone Should Develop One
The mindset you have going through life is important. The goal: a mindset that bouys you up and...
70 Empowering Quotes to Help You Overcome Procrastination
Procrastination: it’s that guilty bad habit that's plagued the world since ancient times (and...
55 Uplifting Quotes to Encourage Making Progress
When you're stuck in the deep, dark trenches of studying ... an uplifting quote can be just the...
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...
Why Study? 17 Reasons & Benefits To Inspire & Motivate You
Have you ever had a day when you’ve thought: “Why on earth am I studying this?", perhaps "Why not...
Goal Setting For Students: 7 Top Tips For Setting The RIGHT Goals
Goal setting. It's one of those tasks that's easy to procrastinate on: it can be difficult to...