Using Google – Tips for Students Online Research

I came across the amazing infographic below from Hackcollege. It’s a really handy guide to using Google, but specifically geared towards tips for students using Google to conduct online research. Of course, there are other search engines out there, but Continue reading Using Google – Tips for Students Online Research

Turnitin plagiarism software can be beaten with technical tricks

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I haven’t blogged in ages, sorry. It’s been hectic with essays and the dissertation so finding the time has been hard. However, I read this interesting piece on the Turnitin plagiarism scanner used by most universities in the UK. Basically, Continue reading Turnitin plagiarism software can be beaten with technical tricks

Academic Knowledge company: Freelance writing work with Academic Knowledge

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UPDATE ON THIS POST: I get quite a lot of questions about writing for the company called Academic Knowledge. I did get around to applying for freelance work with them, it was fairly painless and I was accepted. However, events Continue reading Academic Knowledge company: Freelance writing work with Academic Knowledge

10th November 2010 – Student demonstration and violence against tuition fees increase

The demonstration in London, on 10th November 2010, by students in England protesting against the government’s proposal to raise tuition fees to up to £9,000, ended in violence and anarchy. Some will say, that it is about time students in Continue reading 10th November 2010 – Student demonstration and violence against tuition fees increase