Pedagogy
This page includes blog posts about pedagogy: the study of teaching methods. Themes include teaching strategies, assessments and student development.
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How to Write Good Essays in Exams (And Reduce Stress)
An essay is a piece of writing that presents a focused argument or explores a specific topic in a structured and coherent manner. Students often write essays in exams to assess 1) their understanding of a subject matter. 2) Their ability to analyse and interpret information, and 3) their skills in constructing coherent arguments. However, acing essays for exams […]
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How to Evaluate Research Papers Critically
Scientists collect data and test ideas about many topics and phenomena (e.g., how and why things happen). Their research is then written academically in a paper or article and published in scientific journals like Nature or Science. University students often evaluate research papers critically as part of a course assessment. So here are some tips […]
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How to Write Better Research Proposals
Students often write research proposals as part of their university assessments. They help them to develop their research skills and demonstrate their ability to formulate a research question, conduct a literature review, and design a research plan. Writing a research proposal can be challenging for students, but it can be a rewarding experience with careful […]
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How to Revise for Multiple Choice Exams
A multiple-choice exam is an assessment where students answer questions or statements with a list of possible answers and select the correct one from the choices provided. Revising for a multiple choice question (MCQ) exam differs from written exams that require students to construct their answers, often in essay form or short answers. Thus, revising […]
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