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Essays can make or break an assessment period, but we’re often given little to no guidance on how to craft the perfect piece of writing.  Although essay topics vary depending on the subject or field, there are a number of general rules that you can follow to help...

Words can serve an almost unlimited number of purposes: communication, encouragement, explanation, instruction. They can also be used for creative purposes; to express your inner thoughts, feelings and ideas in a completely unique way.  When you think about it, it’s...

Hi, I’m Ameal, a second-year English student at the University of Oxford. I’m writing this blog to show you what a day in the life of an Oxford English student is really like. Oxford has been home to many great writers, making it an inspiring place to study...

What Is a Writing Competition? A writing competition is a contest where people submit pieces of their written work for evaluation by a panel of judges or experts. Depending on the competition, these pieces could range from an academic essay to a piece of creative...

What Are the Arts and Humanities? The arts and humanities are a diverse range of subjects that explore human expression, culture, history and thought.  Through literature, art, music and philosophy, they provide insights into the human experience – our shared past and...

Creativity is a key aspect of producing a memorable and engaging essay, so understanding how to write creatively is a valuable academic skill that’s beneficial across a range of subjects.  With that in mind, we’ve put together a comprehensive guide on how to write a...

An important part of an online summer school is the opportunity to develop new academic skills, like essay writing. The process of producing a strong and compelling essay allows students to explore new perspectives, think critically, collaborate with others and learn...

After three strange, testing, but most importantly rewarding years as an English student at the University of Bristol, I’ve just finished my degree.  They’ve been testing years because, for every joyous celebration of a submitted piece of coursework there was a...