Monthly Archives: November 2006

Using the University Intranet to improve your degree marks

Posted on November 26, 2006 by get a first class degree

Most Universities now operate an Intranet / Extranet for degree students. I found this an invaluable resource, providing electronic copies of: University Module guides University Course materials Presentations University Reading lists (and useful links) Past degree exam papers Past student … Continue reading →

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Learn about referencing, writing reports and essays and improve your degree marks

Posted on November 26, 2006 by get a first class degree

Report and Essay writing are generic skills required on any university degree course. During the summer break before starting university, read up on Academic Report writing Academic Essay writing Academic Referencing There is more than one referencing system, Harvard seems … Continue reading →

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Learn to use your wordprocessor and get better degree marks

Posted on November 26, 2006 by get a first class degree

It is important to get the best from your word processor on a university degree course as it will enable you to produce better quality degree assignments in a s shorter space of time. This knowledge combined with the ability … Continue reading →

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Choosing a degree course that allows you to achieve a First Class Degree

Posted on November 26, 2006 by get a first class degree

This is the most important decision you will make during the course of your university degree, and you haven’t even started yet! The advice given here focuses on personal attributes, as opposed to cost of university courses, cost of living … Continue reading →

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Learning and Grade Improvement Techniques: John Ramsay

Posted on November 9, 2006 by get a first class degree

Whilst trawling the internet for useful subject matter for this site I came across Learning and Grade Improvement Techniques by John Ramsey of Staffordshire University. This site has been around since 1997, and it shows in terms of a wealth … Continue reading →

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