• Linking Words in Academic Writing: List, Examples & Tips
    27th May 2025

    When you’re writing an academic essay, it’s not just your ideas that matter, but also how you connect them. Without smooth transitions and clear connections, even the strongest arguments can fe...

  • A Practical Guide to Signposting in Writing
    21st May 2025

    If you’ve ever felt lost halfway through reading an academic paper or sitting through a presentation, chances are the speaker or writer didn’t use enough signposting. In academia, where ideas c...

  • How to Use Google Scholar: A Guide for UK Students
    13th May 2025

    Google Scholar has become an essential tool for undergraduate, Master’s and PhD students, academics, and independent researchers in the UK and worldwide. Whether you’re preparing for a universi...

  • How to Use Past Papers to Prepare for University Exams
    06th May 2025

    One of the most powerful tools at your disposal when revising and preparing for your exams is surprisingly simple: past exam papers and past tests. Whether you’re revising for a timed essay, mult...