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Places to work on your thesis in Brisbane

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Brisbane, ironically but affectionately coined BrisVegas by locals, is the third-largest city in Australia and the capital of the state of Queensland. Highly liveable with a diverse population, Brisbane is known for its subtropical greenery and sunshine, river-led outdoor lifestyle and proximity to Gold Coast beaches. Top tertiary institutions include The University of Queensland (a … Read more

Redundant Sentences, Unnecessary Phrases: How to Edit Your Writing for Concision

Why is it so important to write concisely in academic writing? To allow your meaning to come across clearly. Redundant sentences, unnecessary phrases and repetition distract your reader from what you are trying to say and can sometimes obscure your meaning completely. They can make your work seem overly wordy and confusing. Here is a … Read more

Why use styles in Microsoft Word?

Writing your thesis is taxing as it is; and formatting your thesis to make it look neat and consistent is an essential, but often tedious (and sometimes, confusing) part of the thesis-writing process. Good thing Microsoft Word has Styles—a feature that makes formatting much quicker and less complicated. But what exactly is a style? It … Read more

Self Editing Your Own Work in Writing: Pros and Cons

Any thesis supervisor will tell you that editing your work is essential. Even if you think you’ve written it perfectly, most proofreading will return at least a few glaring errors. Many people, especially international students, will choose to pay a professional editor to review their work, but many also opt to self-edit. So what are … Read more