Someone embarking on a course of study as a seasoned member of the real world is probably much better prepared for the hard graft and dedication that studying for a good degree really involves.
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Do we Really Want our Libraries?
Where else will you find all 20 volumes of the Oxford English Dictionary?
Writing a Conclusion
The conclusion of your work is your last chance to show your tutor that you have correctly understood the question or assignment addressed.
How to write a good Introduction
The introduction is where you have the opportunity to make an instant impact on your reader.
Widen your Vocabulary: use a Thesaurus
Unlike a dictionary, which gives a definition, a thesaurus provides a selection of alternative words for the one you’ve looked up.
The Very Merry price of Oil this Christmas… for some.
All this is likely to be good news for retail consumers in the west in run-up to Christmas.
Double Check that Spelling!
Some of the most common spelling errors found on exam papers come from words that are spelt correctly, but are incorrectly used.
In the News: The Modern Wars of the West
Where regular armies have been deployed, the actual results have been, at best, dubious (Afghanistan, for example) and have contributed to the disillusionment of populations in the West.
Festivals and all that
Education festivals and conferences have become popular and are big business by now.