Staring at a blank word document on a computer screen, if only you could come up with that first sentence! We’ve all been there, so from start to finish, here’s how you get through…By Charles Hand [Repost] Step 1 As a fresher approaching my first university assignment I had many new challenges to face: a strict […]
Is this source scholarly enough?
How many times have you found yourself asking this question, after a frantic Google search to find something (anything!) relevant to your essay? by Kate Courage You finally find a result that looks like it might hold the key to answering the question. However, the website it is from isn’t one you recognise, and you […]
Down The Rabbit-Hole: Sitting an Exam
You find yourself increasingly bored as you revise, yet this revision is leading to something. Exams. And when you’re standing outside the exam hall that boredom turns to utter, utter fear. Your stomach swirls. The doors open. You walk in the hall. And you fall down the rabbit-hole…By Thomas Stewart. Wonderland is not what you […]
Running the Gauntlet: Mastering your short answer exam
Not quite multiple choice, not quite an essay, but somewhere in-between. Master the middle ground with these tips…By Charles Hand. Short answer questions (SAQs) require precise yet informative pieces of information to direct questions. This style of exam distributes marks over many of questions; so it’s not the end of the world if you don’t […]
What home remedy can I use for a yeast diaper rash?
What home remedy can I use for a yeast diaper rash? How to treat a yeast diaper rash at home Keep the area clean. Gently and thoroughly clean the whole diaper area every time you change the diaper. Keep the area dry. Change your baby more frequently. Have diaper-free time. Avoid irritants. Use antifungal creams. […]
What is a search engine dork?
What is a search engine dork? ‘Google dorks’ refers to search syntax which allow users to search within a specific website (using the term in:url) or for specific file types, and can thus be used to search databases. How is Google Dorking used by hackers? What is Google Dork? It is basically a search string […]
Is GRE necessary for PhD?
How long until you hear back from an internship?
How long until you hear back from an internship? Offers, practice, and… more applications (2 months prior) You should expect to hear back from internships as early as 3 months prior if you applied early. However, most employers will reach out during this two-month period to request in-person or phone interviews. Why is it so […]
What is the difference between an herbal remedy and a medicine?
What is the difference between an herbal remedy and a medicine? Herbal remedies are plants used like a medicine. People use herbal remedies to help prevent or cure disease. They use them to get relief from symptoms, boost energy, relax, or lose weight. Herbals are not regulated or tested like medicines. How does Ayurveda differ […]
Can you substitute vanilla with honey?
Can you substitute vanilla with honey? Can I use honey instead of vanilla extract? Honey similarly to maple syrup can also be a good substitute for vanilla extract. You can sub 1:1 in a baking recipe. Since honey is sweet you will want to reduce the sugar to balance the sweetness. What can I use […]