Proofreading is probably one of the most important parts of writing. As a lot of professional writers often say, “writing is rewriting.” It then follows that how effective you are with proofreading greatly effects how proficient you are as a writer. However, proofreading your own work can sometimes be tedious when done unaided, especially when […] … learn more→
Perks of online spell checking
Is it possible to boost your intelligence by training? We reviewed three decades of research
Scientists achieved astonishing results when training a student with a memory training programme in a landmark experiment in 1982. After 44 weeks of practice, the student, dubbed SF, expanded his ability to remember digits from seven numbers to 82. However, this remarkable ability did not extend beyond digits – they also tried with consonants. The study can […] … learn more→
What is the title of your dissertation? Make sure it’s not too good
“What is the title of your dissertation?” That was the subject line of an email that I received exactly three weeks before my dissertation defence date. My title would be the only words most people would ever read, and yet I had no idea how to choose one. How could such an important decision be […] … learn more→
Universities need to rethink policy on student-staff relationships
The Human Rights Commission report, Change the Course: National Report on Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment at Australian Universities, was published in August 2017. In response, Australian universities have taken various actions to address sexual assault and harassment on their campuses. Most are directed at making universities safer places to study and live. Measures includeintroducing mandatory responding […] … learn more→
MOOCs are dead, but why not online classes?
For a solid 20 years of my career, I’ve dealt with admin drooling to “get into the online education market.” Every college, every university, has infinite interest in the hot fad of online education. From an admin’s point of view, online classes are great: minimal overhead and maximum profit. I actually thought there was something […] … learn more→
5 Simple time-management tips for busy students
Writing a college term paper can be an enduring time for college students. However, it is not always during that time when you will need to utilize the best time management skills, but it can also be a good idea to utilize these skills in general throughout college. In this article, we will explore 5 […] … learn more→
Confronting hate crimes on Campus
Recent news reports confirm what we’ve suspected: hate crimes in the U.S. are up. (Hate crimes are those crimes that target people based on their race, religion, sexuality, disability, or national origin.) Last July, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) reported more than 940 potential bias incidents targeting Muslims just during the previous three-month period. In September, California State […] … learn more→
Online learning can prepare students for a fast-changing future – wherever they are
Take a moment to think back to the first classroom you ever entered, whether it was at school, or nursery, chances are there was a blackboard, with coloured chalk where you focused most of your attention. You were probably working from a booklet or on paper using pencil and crayons and drawing pictures by hand. […] … learn more→
Universities must ease the pains of bondage
It had been a long afternoon. The examiners had deemed the international student’s thesis weak, but had hoped she would redeem herself in the viva. But they had been disappointed. She was pleasant and keen but was nowhere near the level expected for a PhD. They asked the student to leave the room while they […] … learn more→
How to discuss Islam and education following the Trojan Horse ‘plot’
Recent research shows more than a quarter of secondary schools in England do not feature religious education on the syllabus. This is despite the subject being compulsory for all state-funded schools – which includes academies and free schools. According to findings by the National Association of Teachers of Religious Education, many schools could be “breaking the law”, […] … learn more→