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Where to Work on your Thesis in London

File under: Thesis Writing University Life July 9, 2015 By Elite Editing

London is a huge, sometimes daunting city that people from all over the world call home. Students in particular—whether born and bred in London, journeying from the further reaches of the UK or from other countries—find themselves in this vast metropolis to take advantage of the many exceptional universities (like the London School of Economics, SOAS, Imperial College London and Goldsmiths, along with many more), along with cultural attractions, entertainment and great food. But with its damp weather and occasionally surly locals, London can be a difficult place to live, especially if you’re a PhD or Masters candidate working on a thesis through a miserable winter. So where do you turn when you just need to get out of the …

How to Find New Places to Study and Work

File under: Organisation and Planning University Life May 18, 2015 By Elite Editing

For students writing a thesis, it can be a long and sometimes lonely journey. From the big lecture theatres and lively tutorial groups of undergraduate study, the solitary work of the PhD or masters student can be a culture shock, especially when you find yourself shut off in your bedroom, toiling at your desk day after day. A good way to feel connected with other people is to venture out into the wider world every so often, laptop and readings at the ready. But how do you find a good place to work? There are a few essentials that you need to tick off in any public workspace: good-sized tables accessible power outlets bathroom comfortable seating good lighting appropriate opening …

2014 Elite Editing Thesis Write-up Scholarship Winner

File under: Latest News Scholarships Thesis Writing University Life July 31, 2014 By Elite Editing

Elite Editing is very pleased to announce that the winner of the 2014 Thesis Write-up Scholarship is Lauren Rice. Ms Rice is completing a PhD entitled ‘Understanding the Nature of Temper Outbursts in Prader-Willi Syndrome’ at the Brain and Mind Research Institute, University of Sydney, under the supervision of Professor Stewart Einfeld, Professor Patricia Howlin, Associate Professor Jim Lagopoulos and Dr Kate Woodcock. As part of her scholarship, Ms Rice will receive financial assistance from Elite Editing while writing up her thesis, amounting to $1,000 per fortnight for 12 weeks ($6,000 total, tax free). Elite Editing would like to thank all students who took the time to apply for the scholarship—applications were of an extremely high standard and we wish …

Do You Suffer from Postgraduate Writers Block?

File under: Thesis Writing University Life June 13, 2013 By Elite Editing

How many of the following ‘symptoms’ apply to you right now? • avoiding getting started with writing • doing vast amounts of research but not writing it up • re-drafting written work over and over again but still not being happy with it • not finishing nearly completed written tasks • avoiding showing written work to others, especially supervisors • writing a lot but not in a structured way If some or all of these describe you, then you probably have a case of ‘writers block’ or ‘writing anxiety’. This is a common problem for postgraduate students (and other writers), but why does it happen and, more importantly, what can be done about it? Reasons this is so common …

Shut Up and Write!

File under: Essay Writing University Life June 7, 2013 By Elite Editing

This is not a command from a particularly cranky and irritated supervisor, but an increasingly popular strategy used to facilitate short bursts of productive writing in a fun and social setting. ‘Fun’ and ‘social’ are not words students or academics generally use to describe the hard slog of the usually solitary pursuit of academic writing, but ‘Shut up and Write!’ sessions are different. Along with these incentives for attending, peer pressure helps stop the inevitable excuse of ‘I’m too busy this week…’, or loss of focus during the session. The basic idea is simple, and can be adapted to the preferences of a particular group. A short (just an hour or so is enough), regular time period (perhaps first thing …

Writing an Effective Résumé

File under: Essay Writing University Life January 10, 2013 By Elite Editing

For many, writing a résumé can be a daunting task. Quite often, the power of a résumé is underestimated, but of course a résumé acts as your first impression to your potential employer. Since it could be among thousands of résumés sent to a company, it is really important that yours establishes your value as employee and captures the attention of the prospective employer. While a top-notch résumé can enhance your chances of gaining an interview, a disorganised résumé can risk you being turned down at the very first glance. Overall, being able to produce an effective résumé is very important. Below we have listed a few guidelines as to how. • Your résumé should document your employment history, education …