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Patrick Thomas BA (Hons), MLitt, AFHEA.
Academic Support for Higher Education.


"What do you mean it doesn't make sense!" - Interpreting Feedback at University.
Some thoughts on getting over barriers to interpreting academic feedback.
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Oct 3, 20224 min read
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All I'm asking...is for a little respect...(if you didn't sing that, ask yourself why not?)
Some thoughts on extenuating circumstances and requesting an extension to a deadline.
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Sep 18, 20223 min read
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Proofreading 101
Some hints and tips on how to succesfully proofread your work.
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Sep 14, 20223 min read
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UCU Rising
Just some thoughts on what might happen in HE in the coming days.
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Sep 11, 20224 min read
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Quality over Quantity: What makes a good academic reference?
Some thoughts on how to determine the good academic references from the bad.
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Sep 7, 20224 min read
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How to... #2 - How to Mindmap...the art of mapping your mind...(unless you have a mind like mine!)
When it comes to planning an assignment, one of the most common forms planning takes is a mind map, but how exactly is one constructed?...
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Aug 30, 20223 min read
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Frequently Asked Question # 3: Where do I begin with writing?
Putting pen to paper for the first time (or fingertips to keyboard or screen, whatever floats your technological boat!) is both a...
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Aug 22, 20223 min read
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Stigma, Studying and Save The Last Dance (I'm a child of the 90's, don't judge me!)
Ok, so I meant to upload this blogpost after the Scottish grades came out but as it happened I posted something else so I thought that I...
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Aug 19, 20223 min read
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Post-Exam and Pre-University Pride.
Some thoughts on being proud of success.
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Aug 18, 20223 min read
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Hints and Tips # 3: How to...Avoid Plagiarism.
Some insights on plagiarism and academic misconduct.
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Aug 15, 20222 min read
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To Censor or Not to Censor...that is the question.
Thoughts on the removal of texts from studying due to their challenging nature.
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Aug 10, 20223 min read
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Frequently Asked Question No.2: How many references should I use?
A guide to academic referencing, why we do it, what it shows and some advice on what to consider when carrying it out.
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Aug 9, 20222 min read
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Frequently Asked Question No.1: How Many Drafts of my Work Should I Do?
Why is drafting important and a little anecdote!
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Aug 5, 20222 min read
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