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Are you getting the most out of your lectures?

Sarah Piggott — Sun, 27 Nov 2016 12:40:57 +0000

Taking your own notes is a skill you need to develop while you’re an undergrad. So if you’re in your early years, don’t rely on printed handouts for the rest of your degree.

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Citations, Refs and Bibliographies

Dr Allison Kirsop — Fri, 04 Apr 2014 11:04:24 +0000

Recently, a student told me that scientific writing for reports and literature reviews was the hardest part of the course, especially for non-native English speakers. For undergrads and postgrads alike, getting your citations and bibliographies formatted correctly seems to be

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Who Really Was Joseph Black?

Lindsey Robinson — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 16:36:18 +0000

Arguably, the general public of Edinburgh were more informed about contemporary chemistry in the 1700’s than they are today. Here, we take a look back at the career of our building’s namesake to encourage the same enthusiasm and commitment that Joseph

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Writing for the Web – Top Tips

Dr Allison Kirsop — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:05:19 +0000

Watch Out For Those Speed Bumps If you’re thinking about writing for the web, here are some points to bear in mind. Great advice for students starting out on a writing career. Use this as a guide when you proof-read

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Why You Should Write For A Science Blog

Lindsey Robinson — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 17:22:43 +0000

Writing for a science blog when you’re an undergraduate may sound pointless and time consuming. You already have enough to keep you busy with labs, and lectures. Just getting to the end of the semester is an achievement! Besides, you

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