Monthly Archives: March 2010

A question of introspection

I thought you might be bored of list posts so I thought I’d write an essay.  I’ll leave the lists for at least a few days. Deal? Scott Young has recently asked a number of big questions on his website: … Continue reading

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20/20 – Day 20: 20 tips for effective research

It’s the final day of 20/20.  Sniff! I hope you’ve enjoyed this series of posts. Today we return to study and, in particular, conducting awesome research.  It’s all too easy to rely on a limited set of information to complete … Continue reading

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20/20 – Day 19: 20 online security necessities

It’s the penultimate day of 20/20 and I’m playing it safe.  Well, helping you stay safe anyway. In many ways we take the Internet for granted.  It’s easy to forget the need to be secure and safe online.  And it … Continue reading

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20/20 – Day 18: 20 things you unintentionally let get in your way

Life is tough.  Half the time you don’t even realise the things impacting upon your decisions. Below is a list of what can get in the way without your full awareness.  It’s hardly an exhaustive list…If only that could be … Continue reading

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Students, Know Your Rights!

In light of news that a student did not own the copyright to her dissertation, it pays to be aware of your rights. You may be asked to sign away the copyright and ownership of your work when you begin … Continue reading

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