I’ve written this post for academic mentors, but of course students can also use the guidelines to improve their writing skills! Supporting students in academic writing goes beyond fixing grammar. Many struggle with essay structure, thesis development, and critical thinking. Read on for some clear strategies for teachers and mentors who’d like to improve their […]
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The Gift of Story: An Alternative Christmas Approach
It’s the thought that counts. That’s what people say, and sometimes mean. The people in your life who usually mean it the most are those with lots of stuff – people like grandparents. I remember giving my Nana soap, and even at eight years old, noticing her ‘Not another one’ face. And now that I’m […]
Decoding the Assignment: A Guide to Reading Between the Lines
One of my senior students once came up with what he called the “Bulls*** Theory.” His idea was simple: if you haven’t studied (and he rarely had), use the question as a springboard to craft the most elegant, formal, and fluent English you can muster, and fool your examiner into thinking you know what you’re […]
Thinking About Blogging? Start Here
Some of us (like me) remember card catalogues. You know, the ones in libraries where you pulled open a long wooden drawer and flicked through cards organised by subject or author. Nowadays, information is just a few keystrokes away – as is everybody’s opinion about everything. Blogs combine the two: information and opinion. A good […]