How to write an essay plan
If you find it difficult to get started on your essay, start with a mindmap, then group your ideas togethers to form the essay sections.
Effective proofreading
Proofreading is a final check on a piece of finished work, so make sure you don’t start before you’ve, well, finished. Publishing houses send their proofs out to specialist proofreaders, but if you are proofing your own work, you need…
Improve your critical thinking
Critical thinking is a skill you already have, put to work in a new environment. It gets easier with practice.
How to concentrate
You can strengthen your ability to concentrate, like a muscle. Try these three methods to improve your focus.
Where is your reader?
When you're writing, picture yourself working in a room and re-position your imagined reader as you progress.
How to quote in your essay
Quoting other writers in your work shows that you are engaging closely with the sources you are citing and can back up your ideas with evidence. Here are three ways to include direct quotes: 1 Integrate the quote in your…
Effective meetings with your Masters supervisor
The more precise your queries, the more helpful your supervisor’s answers will be. And remember — all feedback is valuable.
Transition words
Transition words and phrases help your work to flow smoothly from one paragraph to the next. They act as a helpful signpost.
Effective revision
Declutter your workspace and make some flashcards or mind maps to summarise the key information you need to revise.
When to quote rather than paraphrase
When done well, quoting can enhance your work. Here are three reasons to use direct quotes in your Arts or Humanities essay.
