June 2020
How to Reference in an Essay
In the world of academia, names and dates are important! Just look at your lecture slides. Whenever your lecturer introduces a new theory, they’ll tell you who came up with the theory and when. So, it’s …
Emma Taylor is an Academic Tutor specialising in Psychology and Comparative Literature. She holds a BSc degree from the University of St Andrews and MA from the University of St Andrews. With over 20 years of experience, Emma has worked as a Literacy Specialist at School Of European Culture And Languages and Lecturer in Creative Writing at De Montfort University. In addition, Emma has worked as a Web Content Writer for the last 10 years.
In the world of academia, names and dates are important! Just look at your lecture slides. Whenever your lecturer introduces a new theory, they’ll tell you who came up with the theory and when. So, it’s …
An essay without a reference list is like a house without foundations – weak and unsupported! After all, the reference list is ‘proof’ that the books and journals you referred to in your essay do exist. …
Essay planning might seem like a waste of time, but it’s not! In fact, planning your essays will save you time and energy in the long-run. This is because it’s much easier to write an essay …
Did you know that the structure of your essay is just as important as its content? That said, you should feel confident in your ability to structure an essay. But what if you're not? Where should …
It's your last chance to impress, so avoid repetition! Your essay conclusion should be captivating and compelling. But it’s not easy to write a first-class conclusion. In fact, the essay conclusion is probably the hardest section …