By Mary Ehrenworth, author of Vocabulary Connections When I was a new classroom teacher, captivated by the precocious language that many of my readers produced, I thought that reading itself would build my student’s vocabulary. My students would glean words…
Studying can feel overwhelming, but with the right academic tools and strategies, you can set yourself up for success. This guide explores seven essential study techniques: structured planning & organization, active recall & study methods, utilizing digital resources, minimizing distractions,…
‘Learning to draw is the first and most important step to becoming a skilled artist’ says Michael Mattesi, creator of the FORCE Drawing method. Having developed a method that can change how you approach art, Mattesi has taught FORCE Drawing…
Nature is the foundation for all living organisms — and it’s essential for the survival of future generations. That’s why sustainability is a pressing challenge for today’s economic and environmental interests. Whether you live in an urban cityscape or a…
As a student, you’ll likely have to give at least one presentation over the course of your university career, and it is something that can make even the most confident person nervous. Standing in front of a group of your…
Electricity from a wind farm is now amongst the cheapest forms of renewable energy and less expensive than that produced by new coal and nuclear power plants. As installations have increased, capacity has grown at an average rate of 28%…
Aemilia Lanyer as Shakespeare’s Co-Author Aemilia Lanyer as Shakespeare’s Co-Author presents original material which indicates that Aemilia Lanyer – female writer, feminist, and Shakespeare contemporary – is Shakespeare’s hidden and arguably most significant co-author. The author of the book - Mark Bradbeer - shared…
In this blog Zhihui Fang, author of Demystifying Academic Writing, discusses what academic writing is, why it's important as well as essential skills for academic writing. What is academic writing? Simply put, academic writing is the writing done for academic purposes. It…
By Richard Jacobs Studying English Literature opens on to the world of creative imagination. Not only does it develop skills that are essential for today’s global environment, but it also inspires change and innovation. English Literature studies help us understand…