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Being A Student During Covid-19

5 actionable things you can do to be more productive. It’s said so often, but every now and then it really hits me just how incredibly unprecedented this whole year has really been for our generation. On top of a global pandemic, we are seeing every day the consequences of living in a world that does not and will not change to protect all its citizens. It’s enough to drive anyone into a hole. So how are you meant to keep going when your commitments and responsibilities require you to. My experience of working and being a student during Covid-19…

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Academic

How To: Essay Types

The intent of the essay is an important factor of every essay. If one is unsure of what kind of essay they are attempting to write, it is likely that the reader will be just as uncertain, which is exactly what you do not want. There are various types of essays and knowing what they are and what the generally aim of each are is the first to building a good foundation for a successful essay. It provides direction and gives an initial idea on how the ideas in your essay should be organised. At times, the type of essay…

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Academic

How To: UK vs US Writing

Regional Spelling Differences We cannot properly talk about English literature without talking about the way something is written, a big part of which is spelling. A constant source of irritation with grammar snobs is the difference in dialects. Indeed, the way that the English language has developed can be very different depending on the region. Today’s post will provide a brief rundown of the most significant spelling differences between British English, American English and Australian English. Common practice is that Australian English tends to follow the rules of British English, though there are some exceptions. In all cases, the most…

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Academic

How To: Humanities Writing

In light of the circumstances, Z and I spent a lot of time thinking about how best to contribute in a productive and helpful way. We know that many schools and jobs are physically closed but are continuing online in some form or another. For this reason we thought it would be a good idea to start posting more technically helpful posts. We’re super excited to be introducing a brand new series on the blog today – How to: Humanities Writing!  Today’s post is inspired by my background in academia and literature. For a little context, I have a bachelor’s…

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Reflections

AvidBards’ Social Distancing Film List (Part 1)

During these times of uncertainty, we hope everyone is staying safe and healthy out there. In light of the current global health climate, many of us are practicing ‘social distancing’, which means staying at home and avoiding public places and gatherings as much as possible. While this can certainly be a great time to catch up on some mental and physical TLC, as well as spending quality time with family, housemates, or your own self, this type of prolonged isolation can become difficult to handle at times. Boredom and monotony are a few concerns that people are already facing, so…

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Reflections

September Motivation

Let’s face it, readers – for those of us living in the Northern Hemisphere, summer is (almost officially, come the 23rd) at a close. For many of us, this means that either vacation is over and we’re snapped back into reality, school is kicking into gear, we’re starting new jobs, or settling back into our old ones. September can be a tough transition period, as we yearn for more of the long, sunny days and carefree summer moments. I can say that, personally, I have been feeling overwhelmed ever since September started. This month always brings about a sense of…

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