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 […]
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Who invented ketchup and why?
Who invented ketchup and why? The company was founded some 125 years ago by Henry John Heinz, the son of a German immigrant. It has been selling ketchup since 1876. Legend has it that Henry John Heinz invented ketchup by adapting a Chinese recipe for so-called Cat Sup, a thick sauce made from tomatoes, special […]
Can hypnotherapy help with teeth grinding?
Can hypnotherapy help with teeth grinding? Hypnotherapy is an effective treatment since teeth grinding is a subconscious habit. Even after just one or two sessions clients discover to how stop teeth grinding at night for life. How do you stop teeth grinding permanently? Lifestyle and home remedies Reduce stress. Listening to music, taking a warm […]
How do you control paint splatters?
How do you control paint splatters? Roller nap works like tiny little bristles. Pushing them in one direction bends them over so they lie down. If you turn the roller handle, you’ll force the bristles in the other direction, splattering paint as they go. Why does spray paint splatter? Spray guns spit when air is […]
What are the advantages and disadvantages of high rise buildings?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of high rise buildings? They save space and accommodate more residents as compared to shorter buildings. The higher floors are relatively more airy and receive more sunlight. Taller buildings are a better option for the idea of a green building since they are more lit, airy and provide more […]
Can an enlarged prostate stop urination?
Can an enlarged prostate stop urination? Complications of an enlarged prostate can include: Sudden inability to urinate (urinary retention). You might need to have a tube (catheter) inserted into your bladder to drain the urine. Some men with an enlarged prostate need surgery to relieve urinary retention. What can block urine flow? Temporary or permanent […]