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Different Types of Essays You Might Ecounter in Academic Writing as a Student
An academic essay is a structured form of writing to present a specific idea or support an argument. It is often coupled with facts, data and information that are collected and presented by students as a part of their curriculum. The main goal of academic essay writing is to either present unique information or to…
Read MoreTop Differences between Bachelor’s and Master’s Essays Explained
For many Master’s level students, their first essay grades come as an unpleasant surprise. Previously, you aced your Bachelor submissions and easily received 80+ marks for them. Now, you suddenly received a grade of 60-70% with a comment on the essay being ‘Bachelor-grade’. This is a hard wall for many students because they simply don’t…
Read More5 Reasons Why AI-Assisted Essay Writing Leads to Academic Failure in 2026
Let’s face reality… AI-assisted academic writing has become widespread and is not likely to disappear any time soon. A review of 200+ million papers conducted by Turnitin in 2024 revealed that 11+% of them included substantial traces of text generation. One year later, their consequent review revealed that up to 88% of students were using…
Read MoreThe Real Cost of Studying a PhD: Student Loans vs Self-Funding
$180K $1.84T 1 in 16 Average total debt for doctoral degree holders (2025) The U.S. student loan debt as of late 2025 Borrowers experienced suicidal ideation due to debt (2024) Pursuing a PhD degree today requires five to seven years of commitment to intense and specialised research. Although financially demanding, it is considered…
Read MoreIs Getting a PhD a Gamble? Crunching the 2026 Numbers on Admission and Completion
The decision to pursue a doctoral degree has always involved a certain leap of faith. The period of 4+ years for a full-time programme is a long time. Uncertain funding availability, rising tuition costs, and shifting academic job market dynamics inevitably imply that some PhD journeys may end prematurely. With that being said, there’s an…
Read More5 Goal-Setting Techniques for Turbulent PhD Environments
Juggling dissertation writing, work and social commitments can be difficult for many PhD students. We have some of our top tips to manage your workload and achieve your PhD writing goals. Many productivity experts promote various goal-setting techniques. Claiming that achieving the things you want in life without them simply isn’t possible. Long-term planning is…
Read MoreThe Black Box of AI: Five Threats ‘The Mechanism’ May not Be Telling You About
The increased use of AI in higher education has led to a constant debate between students, teachers and policymakers about the threats of using AI in the long run. While most of the debates focus on issues such as plagiarism and lack of efficient learning, very few researchers have explored the deeper concerns of the…
Read MoreAI Hallucination as a Major Threat to Academic Integrity: 5 Areas Where AI Can Get You into Trouble
Many students using AI systems to assist them with their academic writing see AI as a ‘more knowledgeable other’. With that being said, the current realisation of artificial intelligence is much closer to the famous ‘Chinese room’ concept. Imagine a person inside a room answering your questions asked in Chinese. In reality, they do not…
Read MoreA Complete PhD Proposal Writing Guide
When writing a dissertation, it’s essential that you start by writing your PhD proposal. On a basic level, your research proposal will outline all of your chapters, offering an initial perspective on the literature available. Along with describing your methodology, research methods, and expected data. This article provides a complete guide to help students like…
Read MoreTop Strategies to Develop Critical Thinking for Your PhD Research
A PhD is the highest level of academic qualification you can achieve but also a challenge, especially when it comes to the critical thinking needed for writing. Critical thinking is a comprehensive life skill that helps students in all disciplines. Once mastered, this skill can be helpful for professional growth even after academic studies. Businesses,…
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