Monthly Archives: December 2009

Speedy Spoken Word

The spoken word.  Talk shows, podcasts, audio reports.  Do you bother, or are you happy to stick with reading?  After all, you can read a transcript of a speech more quickly than listening to it.  So what’s the point? For … Continue reading

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Bold and Strong, Not Right or Wrong

Blogging is dead…no it’s not.  Generation Y exists…no it doesn’t.  Students want to use Twitter…no they don’t. Look around and it’s likely you’ll see opposing views being touted on almost every imaginable topic.  Statistics can prove almost anything you argue … Continue reading

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26 Sharp Essay Tips

Essays.  You can’t get away from them.  And even if you’re up for the challenge, that doesn’t make the writing process less stressful. Whatever happens in a single essay, don’t be distracted or downhearted.  I remember handing in an essay … Continue reading

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EduLinks – 10 More Goodies

10 more resources for you to indulge in.  Let’s go! 1. Economist – A world of hits We’re spoilt for choice when it comes to films, music, books, and so on.  Entertainment is easy to come by.  But it seems … Continue reading

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