Hi there, let me introduce myself: I’m a lecturer with one of the UK’s leading universities and have taught both undergraduates and postgraduates – as well as GCSE and A level – for over thirty years. During that time, I have probably encountered every problem, query and cause of stress that all students encounter from time to time and it has been my pleasure and privilege to help my students overcome their problems and achieve their goals.
I shall be contributing a regular blog to this site from now on with some of the questions I have come across answered for you so that you, too, can benefit from my years of teaching experience. I have also been through the process myself, of course, gaining A levels, a BA, MA and a Ph.D., so I know how it feels to be a student as well as a teacher!
So, check back in to the site regularly to see what queries I’m answering each time and why not send in anything you need to ask via the comments? Remember, I’m here to help you !
You can find more of my advice below.
Find out how to deal with problem presenters at University Rarely is anything simple in life. You might have a great topic, lots of resources and lots of time, but even then all it takes is one member of the awkward squad, someone’s who’s lady, or not very bright, or somebody who struggles with English, … Read more
Get help with delivering great University presentations – advice for the day You’ve selected a topic, allocated tasks, devised a structure and practised, practiced, then practiced some more. Follow these five tips to make the best of delivering your presentation on the day. Have Breakfast You should always have it anyway, but if you don’t, … Read more
Learn some useful revision and memory techniques for your exams Revision can be tedious, and it often takes practice before you find a suitable revision technique that works for you. Some people prefer to learn visually, whilst others like to learn orally, and some of us like to mix it up. Here are some revision … Read more
Find out how to make the most of your tutor’s feedback We all like to get feedback on something we’ve worked hard on. How well you respond to that feedback will often determine how well you progress throughout your time at University. Follow these five tips to make the most of any feedback you get. … Read more
How reference management software can keep you organised As well as using plagiarismchecker.net to scan your work for plagiarism, it’s essential to carefully manage your source material and ensure you don’t mix up your words with other peoples’. In this article we look at some popular reference management software and tools that you can use … Read more
Find out how you can work and study at the same time Some students feel working part-time is a distraction from studying not worth risking. For others it’s a necessity which can’t be avoided. It is possible to work and do well at University – follow these five tips to make the best of both. … Read more
Find out how to write an essay in hardly any time The longer you spend preparing for an essay, the better it will likely be. However, writing against the clock doesn’t always mean producing a poor essay. Follow these five tips to get the best mark you can when time is limited. Draft a Structure … Read more
Producing first class work isn’t easy. Even if you scored highly in college, bear in mind that anything that scores over 70% at undergraduate level is considered first class work – wherever possible, aim for this. Follow these five tips to achieve the top grade. Understand What’s Required All first class work features the following: … Read more