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    Astronomers

    5 Astronomers Who Shaped Our Understanding Of Space

    Five astronomers whose significant discoveries changed the way we perceive and understand space, from ancient times to more modern day.


    text

    How To Critically Analyse A Text

    What exactly does critical analysis entail?


    CV

    How To Stand Out When Writing An Essay

    How do you improve your writing and make your words shine?


    International Book giving day

    The Irresistible Power Of The Unreliable Narrator

    Authors ranging from Gillian Flynn (Gone Girl) to Daphne du Maurier (Rebecca) have utilised the literary device of unreliable narration.


    Pandemic

    How The Pandemic Has Impacted Learning

    The gap between the advantaged and disadvantaged has been exacerbated by the pandemic.


    Learning Beyond Borders

    My Studying Routines

    I want to share with you some personal tips and tricks that I use to enhance my studying on a daily basis.


    15 ‘facts’ you learnt at school that aren’t true any more

    Our knowledge is constantly evolving, and occasionally this means that, over time, things that were taught as ‘facts’ at school are no longer true.


    New

    3 Things I Ask Myself When I Read A New Novel

    These questions can help you understand what the author is trying to convey, what you should take away from the text and how to analyse what is happening behind the words.


    Social media

    Fake News And How To Recognise It

    Misinformation is a huge problem for the world in the digital age and it seems like the problem is here to stay.


    Book

    10 Books To Read In 2021: 5 -1

    At the start of this week, I gave the first five of my top ten suggestions for great reads this year. Now here are the others…