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    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…


    Festivals

    10 Books To Read In 2021: 10 – 6

    We take a look at the must-reads, both old and new, that you should get your hands on this year…


    Tituba

    Tituba, Catalyst Of Salem

    Tituba’s “confession” filled in – with sensational detail – the blanks in the supernatural explanations that Salem’s hyper-religious community had already begun forming in their minds.


    Exams

    How To Plan Essays In Exams

    Setting aside even five minutes for proof-reading and editing afterwards can help your essay look more polished and guarantee that your argument is much more lucid and nuanced.


    Motivation

    The Science Behind Motivation

    We can’t rely on always feeling motivated -if you wait until you feel motivated to start an essay, it may never happen!


    Bad Grades

    How To Deal With Bad Grades

    With the right perspective, it may be that you can turn things around sooner than you might think.


    Learning a new Language

    Learning A New Language Online

    The internet has made language learning much more available, offering both general, more casual courses and academic qualifications such as with Oxford Home Schooling.


    Subconscious

    Tapping Into The Subconscious

    Creativity is linked to subconscious thought; when we subconsciously sift through all the junk beyond our rational consciousness we are able to tap into the wonderful imaginative treasure found deep in the caverns of our brain.