Academic Writing
How to Structure a University Essay That Actually Scores Well
Beyond intro–body–conclusion: the layered structure tutors look for at degree level, with worked examples.
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Resources & Guides
The Penn Writings Journal
Tutorials, frameworks, and writing advice from real academic tutors. Free to read — share with anyone who's stuck on a deadline.
Referencing
The Complete Harvard Referencing Guide for Students (2026)
From in-text citations to your reference list — every Harvard rule, with examples for books, journals, websites and more.
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Dissertation
How to Write a Dissertation Proposal Your Supervisor Will Approve
The five sections every proposal needs, plus the most common reasons proposals get sent back for rewrites.
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Academic Writing
Top 10 Mistakes Students Make in Academic Writing (And Fixes)
From weak thesis statements to passive voice overload — the most common red flags markers spot, and how to avoid them.
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Critical Analysis
How to Improve Critical Analysis in Your Assignments
Most students describe — markers want analysis. Here's how to sharpen the way you engage with sources and arguments.
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Referencing
APA 7th Edition: A Practical Guide for Students
The new rules in APA 7 explained simply, with side-by-side comparisons against APA 6. Plus reference templates.
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Business
Writing a Strategic Management Essay: SWOT, PESTLE & Beyond
How to apply business frameworks meaningfully — not as a checklist — in MBA and undergraduate strategy essays.
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Research Methods
Qualitative vs Quantitative: Choosing the Right Methodology
A decision framework for picking the methodology that actually fits your research question, with examples.
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Productivity
How to Beat Procrastination: A Student's Practical Guide
Why your brain stalls before big assignments — and the small-step techniques that actually get you started.
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