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Harvard Referencing Cheatsheet
One-page reference for Cite Them Right Harvard: books, journals, websites, cases, statutes, media. Covers Manchester, Leeds and OU variants.
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UK Dissertation Structure Template
The chapter-by-chapter skeleton used at Russell Group universities. Word counts, sub-headings, expected content for each section.
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Essay Planning Checklist
The 12-point checklist first-class UK essays hit before they're submitted. Thesis, evidence, counter-argument, referencing, presentation.
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Literature Review Framework
Thematic vs. chronological, synthesis vs. summary, gap identification. The framework markers reward.
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UK Academic English Style Guide
Hedging, formality, British spelling, signposting. The conventions of British academic prose in one place.
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Deadline Planning Calendar
The one-page term planner used by our top-performing students. Map every assignment before week two.
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