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The Do’s and Don’ts of Emailing Teachers

by Christine Chadwick

By now, everybody knows what a great communication tool email can be. However, if it is not used properly, email could be a "dead end" form of communication; or worse, it could communicate something never intended. That being said, here are some guidelines you should adhere to when using email to co...

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Can Creativity Be Taught?

by Christine Chadwick

We'll probably never have a concrete answer to this age-old question. Try as we might, myriad online tests attempt to help us discern how creative we are. For those who score high on these tests, that's great. But what about those of us who feel we could use an extra boost of creative energy? Is it ...

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How to Improve Your Mental Maths Calculation Speed

by Christine Chadwick

For a lucky few, maths and numbers come easily. However, most of us have to work to be good at maths. Though we all carry phones in our pockets equipped with basic calculators, it comes in handy to be able to complete simple maths problems off the cuff. Understanding percentages so you can quickly l...

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So You’ve Decided to do a Postgraduate Degree

by Christine Chadwick

The decision to take a postgraduate degree should not be made lightly. Once you are certain that you are going for the right reasons - because you need one for your desired professional field, it can improve your career by increasing earning potential and responsibilities, and satisfies your intelle...

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7 Steps for Getting Around Writer’s Block

by Christine Chadwick

Writer's block may seem inevitable, but it isn't permanent. Here are some methods to break the block and get your words flowing onto the page or screen.

1. Free write

Spend 15 minutes or longer a day writing about whatever runs through your head: there is no "wrong" subject or incorrect number of ...

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