Monthly Archives: June 2007

Revising for your degree

I have never been good at revising. There is no substitute for knowing your subject, and to know your subject you must attend all lectures and complete all tasks and exercises! It is much easier to ‘revise’ the day you … Continue reading

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Has a Degree Education Lost its Value

A of media coverage is given to the question of whether a degree has lost its value in both in terms of standards and the number of students taking courses. My own view is that a degree has more value … Continue reading

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Competing for Resources on a Degree Course

This sounds completely mercenary and to a point it is, but when attending University you may have to compete for available resources. There are rarely enough books for every student in the library Lecturers have a limited amount of time … Continue reading

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Taking the Initiative on your Degree Course

When studying for a degree no one is going to hold your hand. Unlike school, no one is going to make you get up in the morning, no one is going to tell you to attend lectures, it is down … Continue reading

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How To Study As A Distance Learner

To learn how to study as a distance learner, first read all introductory informaiton on your course, this shoudl provide you with most of the informaiton you need. Spend as much time as is necessary making sure you understand all … Continue reading

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How To Know What To Study For An Exam

One question often asked by students is how do you know what to study for an exam? If you are asking this question the night before your exam you are probably too late! Plan for your exam revision well in … Continue reading

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How to get First Class Marks for a Degree Assignment

A quick post on how to approach your assignments with a view to getting a first class result. Start work as soon as the assignment is set, do not wait for the hand in date to approach, get ahead so … Continue reading

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Study Online with Regis University

Regis University School for Professional Studies have sponsored this post to get my opinion on their services, a potentially risky venture as they have no influence over what I write! I have already written a few articles on the pitfalls … Continue reading

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