In This Guide Choosing the Right Databases Developing Search Terms Boolean Operators Applying Filters Evaluating Sources Systematic Search for Dissertations Managing Your References Choosing the Right Databases Different academic subjects have specialist databases that index the most relevant peer-reviewed literature. Using the right database dramatically improves the relevance of your search results. Key databases by […]

In This Guide Why Essay Planning Matters Step 1: Analyse the Question Step 2: Brainstorm and Research Step 3: Develop Your Thesis Step 4: Create Your Outline Step 5: Map Your Evidence Step 6: Review Before Writing Why Essay Planning Matters Students who skip essay planning almost always produce weaker essays not because planning is […]

In This Guide When to Cite a Website Information You Need for Any Website Citation Harvard Format APA 7th Edition Format MLA 9th Edition Format Chicago Format No Author, No Date — What to Do Common Website Citation Mistakes When to Cite a Website Not all websites are appropriate academic sources. Before citing a website […]

In This Guide Why Philosophy Essays Are Different Constructing a Philosophical Argument The Objection-Response Method Philosophical Precision Essay Structure in Philosophy Philosophical Writing Style Common Philosophy Essay Mistakes Why Philosophy Essays Are Different Philosophy essays are structured differently from essays in almost every other academic discipline. They do not primarily present evidence for empirical claims […]

In This Guide The Literature Essay Question Close Reading — The Core Skill Literary Devices and Their Effects Applying Literary Theory Secondary Critical Sources MLA Referencing Common Literature Essay Mistakes The Literature Essay Question Literature essay questions typically ask you to analyse how a text achieves a particular effect, explore a theme across one or […]

In This Guide Reading Economics Essay Questions Applying Economic Theory Economic Diagrams Empirical Evidence in Economics Economic Policy Analysis Essay Structure for Economics Common Economics Essay Mistakes Reading Economics Essay Questions Economics essay questions operate at two distinct analytical levels theoretical and empirical and you need to engage with both. “Evaluate the effectiveness of minimum […]

In This Guide The History Essay Question Primary vs Secondary Sources Engaging with Historiography Building a Historical Argument Using Historical Evidence Chicago Referencing for History Common History Essay Mistakes The History Essay Question History essay questions are almost always evaluative they ask you to assess a claim, evaluate a historical interpretation, or explain causation. “To […]

In This Guide The Scope of Public Health Academic Writing Public Health Frameworks Social Determinants of Health Public Health Evidence Writing About Health Inequalities NICE Public Health Guidance Common Mistakes The Scope of Public Health Academic Writing Public health essays span epidemiology, health promotion, health policy, environmental health, global health, and health services research. The […]

In This Guide Understanding Criminology as a Discipline Applying Criminological Theory Criminal Justice Evidence Essay Structure for Criminology Critical Criminology in Essays Policy Analysis in Criminology Common Mistakes Understanding Criminology as a Discipline Criminology is an interdisciplinary social science drawing on sociology, psychology, law, political science, and increasingly economics and geography. Criminology essays must reflect […]

In This Guide Understanding Social Work Essay Requirements Applying Social Work Theory HCPC and SWE Standards in Essays Legislation and Policy Anti-Oppressive Practice Reflection in Social Work Essays Common Mistakes Understanding Social Work Essay Requirements Social work academic writing combines social science theory, legislative knowledge, critical reflection, and a strong commitment to anti-oppressive, person-centred values. […]