Make Your Work Compelling
The difference between compulsory and compelling is huge. Compulsory sounds negative. You must do something, whether you like it or not. That’s enough to put you off most compulsory stuff. The...
View Article5 Ways to Get Around Essays Without An All-Nighter
Essays. They’re all about the numbers, right? Get that wordcount and you’re free. What would you do to get rid of an all-nighter, just before the assignment is due in? Perhaps I can interest you in a...
View ArticleWhat’s Better than the Assignment Deadline? Making Your Own Deadline.
Original photo by Brooke Lark How do you make your own deadlines? Why are your own deadlines important in the first place? Whoa there! Let’s back track a bit first. When you have coursework, what is...
View ArticleHow long should you take to prepare for class?
Last week, I talked about deadlines. Deadlines are usually reserved for coursework. But it helps to think about the smaller projects and preparation you need to do before class. The deadline for...
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