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Avoiding freeloaders on your University Degree Course

The only problem I had with other students at university was dealing with freeloaders. Very early on in my degree I allowed another student to read some of my work. It quickly became apparent they were planning to plagiarise it. … Continue reading

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What to do with a Third Class Degree

Most of my posts relate to getting a first class degree, however, whatever level you are working at, post listed in the Study Tips section will help you improve your degree marks. That said, some people will end up with … Continue reading

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Student Income and Ethics

I was reading a post on College Startup regarding the ethics of using student generated material to earn money! In case you are wondering what I mean by this, consider this blog. I try to provide objective information regarding degree’s, … Continue reading

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Mnemonic Techniques will Help Revision on your Degree Course

Mnemonic techniques are a good way of remembering terminology, or lists of key points for your degree. Anachronyms take the first letter of each word in your list, and use these letters to form a single word which you can … Continue reading

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DONT!! Obtain degrees from Prestigious non-accredited Universities

Yesterday I was sent the following mail, it is so bad I thought I would post it: Want hte degree but cant find the time? WHAT A GREAT IDEA! We provide a concept that will allow anyone with sufficient wokr … Continue reading

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Using Past Exam Papers

Using past exam papers are very useful for revision for your degree examinations. Past exam papers allow you to test your knowledge, in depth on real degree questions. Trying to answer these degree questions can identify areas of weakness, and … Continue reading

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How To Get A First Class Degree

This is just a summary of the things I did which helped me most to get a first class degree: Learn to touch type, it will save you hundreds of hours Learn to use your word processor properly, this too … Continue reading

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Get A First Class Degree – Dont Procrastinate!

Procrastination is the thief of time. – Edward Young (1683-1765) A point I have made a number of times on this site is the need to get ahead with your work. Getting ahead enables you to plan your work and … Continue reading

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Get A First Class Degree

Getting a first class degree has never been easier according to some press reports, so what does that mean for students, is a degree worth having if it is ‘losing its value’? Well for a start the above question assumes … Continue reading

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Note Taking Template

In the post on taking degree notes I mentioned the Cornell Note Taking system, and thought I would add a little more information on the subject. To use the Cornell note taking system, divide you page into three sections as … Continue reading

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