The Academic Help Thread

[Wan]

Hey guys.

Use this thread for help on academics.

Can someone give me any tips on how to make my essay longer?

EDIT: And any addition to make it longer?

[greenegg]

Write more.

[AgentZero]

ehhh...if i were you i would go into more detail of your main arguement and find some kilelr quotes to back it up.

[Tallulah Belle]

I find repeating yourself and bullshitting goes a fair way

[greenegg]

Stretch the paper lulz

[Tallulah Belle]

Not really lulz worthy that. More impracticalulz

[Barry]

Stretch the paper lulz

Greenegg go for laugh, he no get :tongue:

[Jesus]

You should not repeat yourself when writing essays and do stay on-topic at all times, however difficult that may be for certain persons.

Also, making us part of what kind of essay you want the length to be increase would be a good idea. :erm: (Argumentative, Descriptive or Narrative?)

[Tallulah Belle]

I made up a shit load of quotes in my English and RE GCSE exams many moons ago. Got a B & C respectively. Given that my predicted grades for both were D's, i think thats pretty useful information for the spotty 16 year olds to possess

[Dragonfly]

I compared Jesus to a Sara Lee double chocolate gateau in RE and still managed to pass. I also used the line "whether things are good or bad or happy or sad" in a Psychology paper and passed that too. :smug:

As for your question Wan, find more information relevant to the topic.

[nath_scfc]

Wan, I'm going to tell your teacher about this.

[Tallulah Belle]

I compared Jesus to a Sara Lee double chocolate gateau in RE and still managed to pass. I also used the line "whether things are good or bad or happy or sad" in a Psychology paper and passed that too. :smug:

As for your question Wan, find more information relevant to the topic.

I would love to see that comparison.

[Dragonfly]

I would love to see that comparison.

It was something like "he shared his body like a Sara Lee Chocolate Gateau". I don't remember exactly.

[Tallulah Belle]

Jesus himself would probably laugh about that

[50!]

Hey guys.

Use this thread for help on academics.

Can someone give me any tips on how to make my essay longer?

EDIT: And any addition to make it longer?

This should help:

http://i27.tinypic.com/fo2b6o.jpg

[Gavdog]

*Edit* No matter

[Foxhound]

if you're writing an imaginative-type composition, write more in the most interesting part of your story.
Also, if you want to get higher marks, use a lot of vocabulary.

[The Messiah]

Hey guys.

Use this thread for help on academics.

Can someone give me any tips on how to make my essay longer?

EDIT: And any addition to make it longer?

Is that what youngsters call it nowadays?! Play with it for a bit.

[laughin man]

Hey guys.

Use this thread for help on academics.

Can someone give me any tips on how to make my essay longer?

EDIT: And any addition to make it longer?

If its on a subject and you cant write enough you obviously havent learned enough :mellow:

[Jesus]

Jesus himself would probably laugh about that

I am. :|

[AgentZero]

Is that what youngsters call it nowadays?! Play with it for a bit.http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/3406/fryseewhatyoudidthereei4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Cannon ball]

Hey guys.

Use this thread for help on academics.

Can someone give me any tips on how to make my essay longer?

EDIT: And any addition to make it longer?

Do what you do best, Wan. Spam.

[Wan]

Sure thing. :smug:
Thanks for the tips. :shifty:

[Lorenzinho]

This should help:

http://i27.tinypic.com/fo2b6o.jpg

That's just like Uni for me.

I will guess you're talking about essays to do with novels, plays, etc.

For essays, you pick roughly 4 key points and they will form your 4 main paragraphs, one for each key point. An intro should never include the words "I will" or "In this essay I will discuss". Never refer to oneself.

Each paragraph (key point) should be broken down as follows:

-Introduction (e.g. In the novel Wuthering Heights, romance plays a significant role in bla bla bla...)

-Quote/Evidence (Fairly self explanatory)

-Analysis (Pick apart your quotation, be it a quote from a book, a set of figures from a financial journal. Do this while avoiding putting your personal opinion down but pick it apart literally, as in name the literary techniques used, etc)

- Evaluation (Describe what effect the techniques had on you and how you thought it broadcasted the idea of romance (just an example) to the reader.

That's the pattern the main paragraphs of your essay should follow.

So all in all, 1 Intro (no I's, me, etc.), as many key points as the essay question dictates or you feel necessary, then a wholesome conclusion which should include no analysis but a more all-round evaluation of all the key points together.

Also, never use the word 'quote' because it isn't actually a word. Instead, use the word quotation.

I bet you this is so irrelevant because I barely bothered to read the thread.


Like a lot of people have said, ramble. Particularly in your analysis and evaluation sections. Say it 'makes the reader feel a twang of sympathy toward Heathcliff'. Markers love seeing people make emotional connections with characters. I didn't read a single one of the books I was supposed to in my Scottish Highers and still got an obscenely high mark, purely because I have a wide vocabulary and know how to talk shit well.

[Wan]

That's just like Uni for me.

I will guess you're talking about essays to do with novels, plays, etc.

For essays, you pick roughly 4 key points and they will form your 4 main paragraphs, one for each key point. An intro should never include the words "I will" or "In this essay I will discuss". Never refer to oneself.

Each paragraph (key point) should be broken down as follows:

-Introduction (e.g. In the novel Wuthering Heights, romance plays a significant role in bla bla bla...)

-Quote/Evidence (Fairly self explanatory)

-Analysis (Pick apart your quotation, be it a quote from a book, a set of figures from a financial journal. Do this while avoiding putting your personal opinion down but pick it apart literally, as in name the literary techniques used, etc)

- Evaluation (Describe what effect the techniques had on you and how you thought it broadcasted the idea of romance (just an example) to the reader.

That's the pattern the main paragraphs of your essay should follow.

So all in all, 1 Intro (no I's, me, etc.), as many key points as the essay question dictates or you feel necessary, then a wholesome conclusion which should include no analysis but a more all-round evaluation of all the key points together.

Also, never use the word 'quote' because it isn't actually a word. Instead, use the word quotation.

I bet you this is so irrelevant because I barely bothered to read the thread.


Like a lot of people have said, ramble. Particularly in your analysis and evaluation sections. Say it 'makes the reader feel a twang of sympathy toward Heathcliff'. Markers love seeing people make emotional connections with characters. I didn't read a single one of the books I was supposed to in my Scottish Highers and still got an obscenely high mark, purely because I have a wide vocabulary and know how to talk shit well.

Thanks mate. :)

[Nifty1Pound50]

I didn't read a single one of the books I was supposed to in my Scottish Highers and still got an obscenely high mark, purely because I have a wide vocabulary and know how to talk shit well.

Not to mention clearly incompetent examiners/markers. Anyone with a solid knowledge of a subject should be able to make the distinction between someone who knows the material, and someone whom is talking bollocks.

Not just in essays, but in anything - if you know what you're on about, and someone else doesn't, you should be able to spot it.

[Lorenzinho]

That is true. You can do absolutely anything with a class summary of the book and 4 quotes. It's a joy.

I suppose there was my Close Reading, where you have no prior knowledge of the article/piece. Nailed that though.

Honestly, just ramble on about literary techniques. That can beef it up.

[Original?]

y = (6x^5 - 14x + 25)/(2x^6 + 8x^4)

dy/dx = (v(du/dx)-u(dv/dx))/v^2

u = 6x^5 - 14x + 25

v = 2x^6 + 8x^4

Through my calculations:

dy/dx = (-12x^7 + 48x^5 - 196x^3 + 300x^2 - 560x + 800)/(x^5(2x^2 + 8)^2)

The program that calculates my answers and marks them tells me this is wrong, however I can't see where... I'm quite sure it's something small and idiotic to miss but if anyone can spot it I'd be grateful.

[Ghost]

Strange, that's what I'm currently learning at Maths. I'll try to spot any mistakes, but I'm afraid Math is not my strong point.

[Nifty1Pound50]

The program that calculates my answers

In my day that was called cheating.

Unless you authored the program/script yourself, I guess.

[Alvin]

Top line is wrong.

I get:

-12x^7+48x^5+144x^3-300x^2+336x-800

You probably fucked up the minus sign.

[Original?]

In my day that was called cheating.

Unless you authored the program/script yourself, I guess.

Sorry, it's the program that grades my answers... 'calculates' was probably a poor choice of word! :blush:

Top line is wrong.

I get:

-12x^7+48x^5+144x^3-300x^2+336x-800

You probably fucked up the minus sign.

That's exactly what I thought I had done, just couldn't spot it, I'd been looking at it too long. I hate it when you make stupid little mistakes.

[Aaronarid]

My neighbour has asked me for help with some GCSE maths tuition, does anyone else doing GCSE's know of any good resources online to get past papers and mark schemes?

She's doing the foundation level.

[Tallulah Belle]

Can someone give me any tips on how to make my essay longer?

Ask your homes.

:happy:

[Original?]

My neighbour has asked me for help with some GCSE maths tuition, does anyone else doing GCSE's know of any good resources online to get past papers and mark schemes?

She's doing the foundation level.

Aaronarid if she's doing foundation level, any of the Bitesize GCSE guides etc. will be more than enough, you can pick up revision guides from any good book store or from a website such as Amazon. To be honest however the foundation paper should no one significant problems.

[Aaronarid]

Aaronarid if she's doing foundation level, any of the Bitesize GCSE guides etc. will be more than enough, you can pick up revision guides from any good book store or from a website such as Amazon. To be honest however the foundation paper should no one significant problems.

Yeh I did have a little look on the Bitesize website, there was a bit of material on there, enough for today anyways.

I think the fact that she's been entered for the foundation paper suggests that she has problems with maths in the first place!

She got an E in her mock.

Her mum intends on paying me, so I want to look at a few papers, try and break it down for her. I think I have to take away any kind of assumption of what she would/should know and just start from the very very basics.

[Original?]

Yeh I did have a little look on the Bitesize website, there was a bit of material on there, enough for today anyways.

I think the fact that she's been entered for the foundation paper suggests that she has problems with maths in the first place!

She got an E in her mock.

Her mum intends on paying me, so I want to look at a few papers, try and break it down for her. I think I have to take away any kind of assumption of what she would/should know and just start from the very very basics.

Surely the school has a stock of past exam papers? Can she not get hold of them to work through? Failing that, as I say get her to buy one of those foundation GCSE revision guide books, and work through everything in there... that will be enough for her to pass, what's the highest mark you can get on Foundation?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Maths-Foundation-GCSE-Success-Guides/dp/1843156385/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1203340545&sr=8-2

[Aaronarid]

I wouldn't bank on it, I went to the same school and it was terrible. When I left only 16% of my year achieved five A-C's, in fact I think only about 15 students out of about 200 took the higher paper in Maths!

I remember the resources being limited then, but it is under special measures now so it may have improved.

Thanks for the link, I'll advise her to get it, or advise her Mum at least.

I think you can achieve a C on the Foundation paper, so that'll be my aim for her.

I think most people don't realise how capable they actually are at maths, so long as they don't get bamboozled and give up at the first unknown they encounter. As you said actually, most people should be able to tackle it, it's just a matter of being patient and logical.

[Original?]

Every single mathematical equation boils down to addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, the trick is simplifying the equation to that level. If you can't do addition, subtraction, multiplication and division then you do have problem, but I don't believe there are many that can't... it's more often a case that they won't for various reasons. As with virtually everything one of the biggest problems encountered in maths is confidence.

If you can enable her with confidence and patience, couple that with anyone's natural logic and she should pass the GCSE foundation paper.

Good luck.

[I.N Extasy]

That's exactly what I thought I had done, just couldn't spot it, I'd been looking at it too long. I hate it when you make stupid little mistakes.

I always do that, thanks to my overconfidence.

Could you guys tell me how you proceed in manging your time?

I feel I don't need to resort to continuous revision because I get fairly good grades from minimum work. My problem is, I just do my work when I feel like it. I spend most of my time away from my studies, either by playing games or on the internet. I need to refine my (time) management skills. I don't want to end up with only Bs/Cs for my O-Levels next year!(and next term either) :tongue:

[Original?]

I always do that, thanks to my overconfidence.

Could you guys tell me how you proceed in manging your time?

I feel I don't need to resort to continuous revision because I get fairly good grades from minimum work. My problem is, I just do my work when I feel like it. I spend most of my time away from my studies, either by playing games or on the internet. I need to refine my (time) management skills. I don't want to end up with only Bs/Cs for my O-Levels next year!(and next term either) :tongue:

Fairly good grades being? If you can, get excellent grades, as they will be very useful in the future, something few people told me at the time. If anyone says: "once you get a degree your A Levels don't count", slap them repeatedly and spit in their eye.

[I.N Extasy]

Fairly good by little work =
As(Around 80 marks) in Maths, Add. Maths, Chemistry and Physics.

Bs in English, French(might also be As, if I was not rash enough and properly evaluated my choice of essays. I tend to go for the argumentative ones although I'm clearly better at narrative ones but I'm a stubborn bitch. :\)

And a B/C in Biology, I'm too lazy to revise properly. In fact there's too much to remember, that I bore myself half-way through the revision. Don't get me wrong, I like the subject, I find it rather interesting but the revision part...:p

While these are relatively good, I'm someone who likes excellence, and is aiming for A* in most if not all of the seven subjects. My problem is the how I can plan the way I do things, a time-table of some sort. :S I'd really appreciate if you could help.

[Lorenzinho]

Fairly good by little work =
As(Around 80 marks) in Maths, Add. Maths, Chemistry and Physics.

Bs in English, French(might also be As, if I was not rash enough and properly evaluated my choice of essays. I tend to go for the argumentative ones although I'm clearly better at narrative ones but I'm a stubborn bitch. :\)

And a B/C in Biology, I'm too lazy to revise properly. In fact there's too much to remember, that I bore myself half-way through the revision. Don't get me wrong, I like the subject, I find it rather interesting but the revision part...:p

While these are relatively good, I'm someone who likes excellence, and is aiming for A* in most if not all of the seven subjects. My problem is the how I can plan the way I do things, a time-table of some sort. :S I'd really appreciate if you could help.

Go for it big yin, I got what in Scotland is the equivalent of 7 A*s and A*.

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore,
is not an act but a habit.
Aristotle

As for the 'timetable', I always tried those and they never really worked. Make one up if you want but you'll never stay completely true to it. The best idea is just seeing your exam timetable and prioritising your weakest > strongest and work in that order, taking into consideration how close certaine exams are.

[Big Sammy123]

Fairly good by little work =
As(Around 80 marks) in Maths, Add. Maths, Chemistry and Physics.

Bs in English, French(might also be As, if I was not rash enough and properly evaluated my choice of essays. I tend to go for the argumentative ones although I'm clearly better at narrative ones but I'm a stubborn bitch. :\)

And a B/C in Biology, I'm too lazy to revise properly. In fact there's too much to remember, that I bore myself half-way through the revision. Don't get me wrong, I like the subject, I find it rather interesting but the revision part...:p

While these are relatively good, I'm someone who likes excellence, and is aiming for A* in most if not all of the seven subjects. My problem is the how I can plan the way I do things, a time-table of some sort. :S I'd really appreciate if you could help.

oh boohoo i get good grades witout evan trying. fuck off.

[I.N Extasy]

Go for it big yin, I got what in Scotland is the equivalent of 7 A*s and A*.
Sweeeet.:cool:

As for the 'timetable', I always tried those and they never really worked. Make one up if you want but you'll never stay completely true to it. The best idea is just seeing your exam timetable and prioritising your weakest > strongest and work in that order, taking into consideration how close certain exams are.

I tried before, I thought there may have been something wrong with it. But what was wrong is me, like you I didn't stick to it! :huh: I'll try do what you told me, thanks. ;):)

[K.1.N.G.]

Better answers will usually have the following : (cut/paste)

Integrates the information into a wider context; Excellent analysis and interpretation; Evidence of a significant amount of outside reading; reflective.

Excellent analysis and interpretation; Evidence of a significant amount of outside reading; Clear.


ILAC - intro, law (obviously for law course), apply, conclusion.

More cut/paste -

In your conclusion, you sum up everything you’ve said very briefly. Your conclusion should resemble your introduction. This reminds the examiner of all the things you’ve said and hammers home all of your points. It creates a sense of finality and purpose to the answer. Writing your introductions and conclusions to mirror each other also focuses your mind on the exact exam question you are answering and is a huge help in preventing you veering off the topic and risking losing marks by doing so.

[doyin]

Brain storm, it helps me right longer essay's

[Yossi]

Brain storm, it helps me right longer essay's

Does it make your grammar improve?

[Papa]

Brain storm, it helps me right longer essay's

Learning the difference between write and right, discovering full stops and using apostrophes properly helps as well.

[Original?]

Learning the difference between write and right, discovering full stops and using apostrophes properly helps as well.

I'd climb down off that high horse, the oxygen levels seem to be affecting you! ;)

[doyin]

Learning the difference between write and right, discovering full stops and using apostrophes properly helps as well.

sorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry, awk, i never knew people were not allowed to make mistakes in this world, it was a typo.

[Papa]

sorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry, awk, i never knew people were not allowed to make mistakes in this world, it was a typo.

No bother mate, just a joke. :)

[Foxhound]

Need help. I'm having trouble of finding the importance of Moral Education. All I've got is the ability to judge what's right and wrong, but the tutor said it's too short. Any more ideas?

[doyin]

Need help. I'm having trouble of finding the importance of Moral Education. All I've got is the ability to judge what's right and wrong, but the tutor said it's too short. Any more ideas?

What about manners towards people, not right and wrong manners, just manners in general

[Foxhound]

I'd take that. It's probably not long enough for a presentation.
General Paper sucks ass. I wish our school didn't make it as a compulsory subject for those that get a Credit for the O level.

[doyin]

Trust me, it is long enough when you discuss about every single manner in this fecking world, difference in cultural manner, manners at home, manners in school, manners in outside places, manners among friends and girls, manners towards your parents and elders, there are lots, it took like 5 full scaps when my teacher wrote about it

[Foxhound]

Ok. I'll see what I can do with it.

[doyin]

Ok. I'll see what I can do with it.


Good lad:D

[K.1.N.G.]

Need help. I'm having trouble of finding the importance of Moral Education. All I've got is the ability to judge what's right and wrong, but the tutor said it's too short. Any more ideas?


First up, I dont think manners would cut it here tbh - not as the main focus anyway.

Morals? What are morals? Whose morals? How do "we" enforce moral standards? The ever-changing nature of morality? Witness the Hart-Devlin debate in how morals play a role in criminal law-
http://www.cavehill.uwi.edu/bnccde/_e&ae/ph19b_lawandmorality.htm
http://www.jstor.org/pss/588017

As for moral education, what exactly are they asking - without knowing anything firther, I'd say consider:
Morality in the home, eg parents passing on their sense of right/ wrong to children; influence of peers; role of 'external' influences, eg teachers, religious figures, celebs etc.

Just a few ideas that popped into my head, best of luck with it!

[Foxhound]

First up, I dont think manners would cut it here tbh - not as the main focus anyway.

Morals? What are morals? Whose morals? How do "we" enforce moral standards? The ever-changing nature of morality? Witness the Hart-Devlin debate in how morals play a role in criminal law-
http://www.cavehill.uwi.edu/bnccde/_e&ae/ph19b_lawandmorality.htm
http://www.jstor.org/pss/588017

As for moral education, what exactly are they asking - without knowing anything firther, I'd say consider:
Morality in the home, eg parents passing on their sense of right/ wrong to children; influence of peers; role of 'external' influences, eg teachers, religious figures, celebs etc.

Just a few ideas that popped into my head, best of luck with it!

Nice. Thank you for the ideas.
We were asked to do a presentation on Moral Education. We're supposed to find the aims, importance, why it should be made as a subject etc. My part was to find out about the importance of moral education.

[Sully]

Howdy all, this isn't really academic help but it will help me in my law for journalists coursework. But for my work I need to discuss invasion of privacy and I also need to include four example case studies.

So far I have; Max Mosely suing the tabloids, Princess Diana and the mirror after they printed pictures f her in the gym that were taken from a hidden camera and I also have the Zeta Jones/Douglas wedding.

Does anyone another case that springs to mind immediatly as I'm racking my brains and cant think f another

[Sweey]

http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/law/article4944238.ece

[Sully]

Thank you very much for that

[K.1.N.G.]

Howdy all, this isn't really academic help but it will help me in my law for journalists coursework. But for my work I need to discuss invasion of privacy and I also need to include four example case studies.

So far I have; Max Mosely suing the tabloids, Princess Diana and the mirror after they printed pictures f her in the gym that were taken from a hidden camera and I also have the Zeta Jones/Douglas wedding.

Does anyone another case that springs to mind immediatly as I'm racking my brains and cant think f another


Might also be worth having a look at these:

Calcutt, Report of the Committee on Privacy and Related Matters (1990) Cm.1102
Sir David Calcutt, Review of Press Self-Regulation (1993)
Press Complaints Commission Code of Practice
Broadcasting Standards Commission


The main case to look at is, of course, the Douglas/Zeta Jones case. – Douglas v Hello Ltd (2000) 9 BHRC 543; [2001] 2 All ER 289, Court of Appeal

Another interesting case would be Kaye v Robertson [1991] FSR 62, Court of Appeal – plaintiff was a star of ‘Allo ‘Allo


Have fun!:D

[Foxhound]

I need some help. I've got a GP project on Leadership, and I chose Tony Blair. I need your opinions on him while he was your Prime Minister, whether he was a good Prime Minister or otherwise, how would you rate his success as a PM, etc.

[nath_scfc]

Anyone fluent or knowledgable in ASP?

Trying to insert a variable to a URL, but it has two conditions. Individually, I can get them in no bother, but it's dependant as to what the contents of the original URL are as to which condition works.

Not quite sure if my if statements work, and I'm certain that my calling the variable isn't.

PM me if you can be of help please! Cheers.

[The Eristic]

When is your deadline? I can likely help, but I don't have time right this minute.

[nath_scfc]

Well it's something for work, so that's not really a deadline as it were.

It's such a bitch when you get near to completing a task and then something like that happens.

[Papa]

It's not quite academic help but I wasn't sure where to ask this so I'll put it in here. I'm writing an article on the brilliance of Stanley Kubrick, putting forward his case for being the best director ever, against another lad who is doing the same with Martin Scorsese. It is fairly easy and quite short but I thought it might be interesting to hear people's insights on this matter.

[Level6]

Good thread.

That's just like Uni for me.

I will guess you're talking about essays to do with novels, plays, etc.

For essays, you pick roughly 4 key points and they will form your 4 main paragraphs, one for each key point. An intro should never include the words "I will" or "In this essay I will discuss". Never refer to oneself.

Each paragraph (key point) should be broken down as follows:

-Introduction (e.g. In the novel Wuthering Heights, romance plays a significant role in bla bla bla...)

-Quote/Evidence (Fairly self explanatory)

-Analysis (Pick apart your quotation, be it a quote from a book, a set of figures from a financial journal. Do this while avoiding putting your personal opinion down but pick it apart literally, as in name the literary techniques used, etc)

- Evaluation (Describe what effect the techniques had on you and how you thought it broadcasted the idea of romance (just an example) to the reader.

That's the pattern the main paragraphs of your essay should follow.

So all in all, 1 Intro (no I's, me, etc.), as many key points as the essay question dictates or you feel necessary, then a wholesome conclusion which should include no analysis but a more all-round evaluation of all the key points together.

Also, never use the word 'quote' because it isn't actually a word. Instead, use the word quotation.

I bet you this is so irrelevant because I barely bothered to read the thread.


Like a lot of people have said, ramble. Particularly in your analysis and evaluation sections. Say it 'makes the reader feel a twang of sympathy toward Heathcliff'. Markers love seeing people make emotional connections with characters. I didn't read a single one of the books I was supposed to in my Scottish Highers and still got an obscenely high mark, purely because I have a wide vocabulary and know how to talk shit well.
This is how i write an essay too.

Nice one.

[The Eristic]

It's not quite academic help but I wasn't sure where to ask this so I'll put it in here. I'm writing an article on the brilliance of Stanley Kubrick, putting forward his case for being the best director ever, against another lad who is doing the same with Martin Scorsese. It is fairly easy and quite short but I thought it might be interesting to hear people's insights on this matter.

Kubrick is infinitely more inventive and aggressive from a technical standpoint, though I feel he has difficulty translating genuinely the more human aspects of emotion. Martin covers more emotional ground, and is much more effective in terms of "realistic" portrayal. Personally, the pure visual creativity and dark sense of humour in Kubrick tips him for me, though I'd be prone to argue for Bergman, Dreyer, or maybe even Tarkovsky before either (but that's of no help to you whatsoever!). :blush:

[Level6]

Can anyone here program in Java?

[nath_scfc]

I've done some a couple of years back. Chuck your question in here though and I'll have a look.

Java pretty much is faeces on a computer screen.

[Level6]

EDIT: lol i guess the question was too hard.

[Dale C.]

This is my question "Discuss the role of the narrator in Sunset Boulevard"

Its not particularly hard, but theres a sub question that I cant get my head round :erm:

"does his (the narrators) presence alter the viewers understading of the other narratorial elements of the film"

anyone wanna dumb this down for me? :D

[Cookie]

Basically, does what the narrator is saying change your outlook on how the film is progressing. Does it conflict with what you're seeing and hearing in the film. Is the narrator a reliable source, and does it change your outlook on the film.

[Dale C.]

Ahh cheers Cookie.

[Dale C.]

Howdy fellow study buddies. I wont ever call you that again, honest


For one of my modules at Uni, I have to write a blog and maintain it. And one of the main criteria is that I have to have a certain amount of comments on it.

So i'd appreciate it if you could all comment on it.

And yes I know its a load of bollocks.

Cheers, heres the link.

http://banana-herpes.blogspot.com/

[Miggy]

How many comments you need?

[Dale C.]

Something like 25 - 30 for an A, I think it is.

edit : not on each post though lol thatd be mental, on the blog everall.

[Papa]

http://banana-herpes.blogspot.com/

:erm:

[Dale C.]

:lol: first two words that came into my head, comment!!

[Miggy]

Do a controversial blog on Jade Goody.

[Dragonfly]

Do a controversial blog on Jade Goody.

Do you mean, calling her and intelligent and much respected pillar of society?

Sadly, that's a half truth.

[Bish]

Something like 25 - 30 for an A, I think it is.

edit : not on each post though lol thatd be mental, on the blog everall.

Lets make sure we make 24 posts lads. ;)

I posted a comment in the lying article.

[Dale C.]

Come on people, comment on my blog

http://banana-herpes.blogspot.com/


And keep it clean lol Cheers Bishop

[K.1.N.G.]

Tried, but wouldnt let me tho.


Had a post typed on the tats thread.

[Original?]

Come on people, comment on my blog

http://banana-herpes.blogspot.com/


And keep it clean lol Cheers Bishop

I'll comment if you produce one of the slides I need for my presentation on Tuesday, deal?

[Hunter]

I'm trying to post in the "Ink" topic, but I apparently need an AIM account etc etc. I am trying to use my Google Account, but I have to type in the word verification that appears, the problem is, the words which I am supposed to re-type don't appear. The image just appears as "Loading..." shame really as I want to help you out.

Guess you deserve a D since it's such a hassle to post a comment. ;)

[Haribo]

I'll comment if you produce one of the slides I need for my presentation on Tuesday, deal?

Would you really want Dale getting his hands on your slide? :erm:

[Original?]

Would you really want Dale getting his hands on your slide? :erm:

If I had my way it wouldn't be his hands... :mellow:

Back on topic please...

[Foxhound]

I've got an assignment that needs to be passed up on Monday. I have to write a 800 words essay on one of these topics:
1) does sport always contribute to international harmony and understanding?
2) 'Sports which contain the risk of serious physical injury or death should be banned'. How far would you agree with this view?
3)'What is important is not winning, but taking part'. How realistic is this attitude in the world of sports today?

I've chosen topic 3 since it seems to be the easiest. I need help to find more points. Obviously taking part is not important nowadays, especially in football, as seen by top clubs around the world. So, what's next?

[Original?]

Does anyone have access to British Medical Journal archives? I need an article for a research paper but I don't have access.

[Alvin]

I should be able to get it. What's the article?

[Original?]

'Child wellbeing and inequalities in rich countries' by M E Black, H E Jeffery. 24th November 2007.

Cheers

[BarnDoor]

I would but the website won't let me log in via Athens I'm afraid.

[Original?]

I would but the website won't let me log in via Athens I'm afraid.

All resolved now cheers! Alvin has come up with the goods.

[Berry]

Have any of you read this book: The Bone Garden by Tess Gerritsen? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bone-Garden-Tess-Gerritsen/dp/0593057783

I need to find out exactly what happens in the book, start to finish, would be brilliant if someone here has read it and could tell me what happens in it :) I've had a look on the net and there's nothing that seems to explain clearly what happens in the start, middle and end of the book.

It's pretty important for my homework. I need to write an analysis on it :unsure: I don't have the book though, and haven't the time to get out there and get it. I can never get into reading a book. :no:

[Alvin]

Just read it. Reading books is a great way to make yourself feel smarter than a lot of people.

[Original?]

Is anyone familiar with the Portmanteau Test for white noise?

[The Eristic]

Oh god, statistics. I just passed out.

[Alvin]

Is anyone familiar with the Portmanteau Test for white noise?

What about it? I'm sure I can figure it out with a copy of Wikipedia and a slide rule.

[Dale C.]

Right, this isn't really academic help, but I didn't really want to make a new topic.

The thing is, I want to get into writing. Mainly reviews on games, music, films etc etc.

but I have no idea on how to get into it. I've emailed a few websites enquiring about writing for them, but each says they want to see some of my 'material'.

I haven't got any writing material as such, so have started a blog :/

Any tips? Because I clearly haven't got a clue.

[uA - 1905]

Write an intelligent and highly pretentious essay comparing the works of Herzog and Fassbinder, use the appropriate film jargon and all that, you should be fine. It doesn't have to make sense.


Also I have two exams today but I'm beyond help so I'll resort to cheating.

[Viperized]

Right, this isn't really academic help, but I didn't really want to make a new topic.

The thing is, I want to get into writing. Mainly reviews on games, music, films etc etc.

but I have no idea on how to get into it. I've emailed a few websites enquiring about writing for them, but each says they want to see some of my 'material'.

I haven't got any writing material as such, so have started a blog :/

Any tips? Because I clearly haven't got a clue.
A degree in journalism or English?

[Dale C.]

No, i'm currently doign a degree in Film studies.

Doing another degree? No thanks.

Isn't there anyone out there who has experience writing freelance, or maybe writes for an online magazine or anything?

[Alvin]

If they want to see some material, write some and send it to them.

[Dale C.]

I would've thought they wanted to see stuff thats been published, like through Uni magazines or something, not just anything I make up?

[Acquiesce]

I would've thought they wanted to see stuff thats been published, like through Uni magazines or something, not just anything I make up?

Ask them for a topic or a question, then work some magic and send your work back, and hope for the best.

[Alvin]

I would've thought they wanted to see stuff thats been published, like through Uni magazines or something, not just anything I make up?

It's probably preferable. But something you do for them is better than nothing, and if they like it they like it, published or not.

[Dale C.]

True say.

Anyway, as I said, i've started a blog in the hope that I can say 'take a look at this'.

I believe that to be a good step in the right direction.

[Sully]

No, i'm currently doign a degree in Film studies.

Doing another degree? No thanks.

Isn't there anyone out there who has experience writing freelance, or maybe writes for an online magazine or anything?

I've got a list of places that publish your work. Some are online and some are in print. Don't know when I'm back at uni but I'll send it when I get back

[Dale C.]

Cheers Sully-san.

[HH]

Is anyone familiar with The Boston Matrix and The Ansoffs Matrix?

I just need a few suggestions on what products in the current market that could be classified as Cows/Stars/Problem Childs/Dogs so I can write up a case study on them.

[Original?]

Is anyone familiar with The Boston Matrix and The Ansoffs Matrix?

I just need a few suggestions on what products in the current market that could be classified as Cows/Stars/Problem Childs/Dogs so I can write up a case study on them.

Is this A Level Business Studies?

Try looking at Sony and look at the various products they produce. Do you need statistics to back any of this up or are you looking to just evidence the fact you understand the various concepts?

Boston Matrix

Stars: Blu-ray players, Blu-ray movies.
Cash Cows: High Definition Televisions, Digital Camcorders
Problem Children: Games Consoles, Digital SLR cameras
Dogs: MP3 players

Ansoff's Matrix

Market Penetration: Digital Compact Cameras, High Definition Televisions
Market Development: Consumer Digital SLR cameras, Games Consoles
Product Development: Blu-ray Players/movies.
Diversification: Printers?

Just some quick ideas off the top of my head.

[HH]

Yeah it is.

Cheers for that, I had a few ideas in my head for the technology industry and I already had a case study for Apple and its Ipod range but that is extremely limited.

I dont really need statistics to justify my reasons because it is more useful if I was using articles that proved that a piece of technology was moving into a different category, for example, Sony's MP3 players went into the 'Dog' category almost as soon as the iPods came out. It didn't prove as successful as its Walkman and their MiniDisc players didn't really appeal. I can find several articles on this kind of issue.

The Ansoffs matrix is something I havent seen much in past papers but I cant take risks. I understand the theory but looking at how companies go into diversification is difficult.

[Dale C.]

Alright chaps.

Doing an essay about Postmodernism in Film, using Pulp Fiction as my main example.

I was wondering if you guys could think of some intertextuality the film uses, I have a few examples already, but was wondering what you lot thought.

[Barry]

Intertextuality is kind of like plagiarizing legally, no? I had a quick search, maybe this could help:

http://www.coffeemochahigh.co.uk/assetts/pdf/pulp%20fiction%20essay.pdf

[Dale C.]

Thats excellent Barry.

Be well in the knowledge that you will have, in some way, contributed to my excellent grade that I will recieve for this essay! :D

[Foxhound]

I'm trying my luck to apply for universities abroad as the university in my country doesn't offer Tourism courses. So, that means, I have to write a Personal Statement.

How many pages do you recommend for me to write?

There's a guideline about "why do you want to take the subject?" -- All I can think of is that, I see a great potential in improving the tourism industry in my country, especially with my country favouring the concept of Green Tourism -- something that relates to preserving the environment.

What else should I write?

[chelsea11]

You could say something about the economic boost toursim provides for a lot of countries and how it vital to help smaller countries. Just say how/why you have an interest in it. I shouldnt' imagine it has to be very long though.

Are there any other questions with regards you getting the course? If its the only question maybe it has to be longer but if its only part of a form then not so much.

[Foxhound]

Thanks.

There's no questions at all. I've been following a guideline from a website:
Paragraph 1: Introduction to my subject, the parts I'm interested in and why
Paragraph 2: What I had done related to my subject which wasn't on the UCAS form
Paragraphs 3 and 4: work experience and things I had done in school
Paragraph 5: My interests outside of school (also contained my responsibilities)
Paragraph 6: My goal of going to university and closing comment

____
If I am to follow that guide, paragraph 2, 3, & 4 are the problem. I've done very little related to tourism. The only thing that I've done was become a leader in a school project called ASEAN week, where I represented my own country.

[HH]

I need help on writing an Alpha Test Plan for a website that me and my group members have tweaked into a Java Dynamic website. Any help would be much appreciated, its just hit me now its got to be done quite urgently.

[Original?]

Thanks.

There's no questions at all. I've been following a guideline from a website:
Paragraph 1: Introduction to my subject, the parts I'm interested in and why
Paragraph 2: What I had done related to my subject which wasn't on the UCAS form
Paragraphs 3 and 4: work experience and things I had done in school
Paragraph 5: My interests outside of school (also contained my responsibilities)
Paragraph 6: My goal of going to university and closing comment

____
If I am to follow that guide, paragraph 2, 3, & 4 are the problem. I've done very little related to tourism. The only thing that I've done was become a leader in a school project called ASEAN week, where I represented my own country.

If you still need help try: www.thestudentroom.co.uk, some of the stuff they have on personal statements is supposed to be good. That said a large number of the people who post there are moronic.

This is a long shot; is there anyone here that understands Brownian Motion?

[Dragonfly]

This is a long shot; is there anyone here that understands Brownian Motion?

http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2008/12/30/1230657691990/Gallery-Big-Brother-conte-007.jpg

Am I (W)right?

[chelsea11]

Anybody know anything about postmodern consumerism? (From a marketing perspective if possible)

[Papa]

One or two of you might remember that I did two of my three A Levels (History and Politics) in the summer due to illness and the third in January (English Lit). Well I just my English result this morning and it's an A.

So that takes me up to AAA and gets me into Warwick to study History and Politics. :smug: :cheer: :smug:

[Joel]

Congrats Papa. Best of luck at Warwick.

[Barry]

Good stuff Papa, congratulations.

[Original?]

One or two of you might remember that I did two of my three A Levels (History and Politics) in the summer due to illness and the third in January (English Lit). Well I just my English result this morning and it's an A.

So that takes me up to AAA and gets me into Warwick to study History and Politics. :smug: :cheer: :smug:

I might have to take that A away as you cannot distinguish between the Academic Help and Exams threads! ;)

Congratulations, those are excellent grades and Warwick is a great university. Just remember to avoid living in Coventry and Leamington Spa at all costs! :D

[Papa]

:laugh: You're right! Didn't notice that. Oh well, let's say I was blinded by joy.


Thanks all.

[Dale C.]

Needing to find information about Princess and the Frog, Post-production and why it is different/unique, for a presentation i'm doing.

Failing miserably.

[Foxhound]

Hey peeps. I need a little help.

I got the definition of Ecotourism from http://www.ecotourism.org/site/c.orLQKXPCLmF/b.4835303/k.BEB9/What_is_Ecotourism__The_Intern ational_Ecotourism_Society.htm

"Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people." (TIES, 1990)

I copy-pasted that on my essay, but I need your opinion whether this type of reference is correct.

What is Ecotourism? : The Definition (2011). Retrieved 23 February 2011, from
http://www.ecotourism.org/site/c.orLQKXPCLmF/b.4835303/k.BEB9/What_is_Ecotourism__The_Intern ational_Ecotourism_Society.htm


I'm a bit confused because the intext reference (TIES, 1990) would not match my end-of-text reference.

EDIT: We're using the APA style.

[Rainey]

A dude in my class created this online Harvard Referencing generator if you want to give it a go. Maybe that might clear things up for you

http://www.harvardgenerator.com/

[chelsea11]

Hey peeps. I need a little help.

I got the definition of Ecotourism from http://www.ecotourism.org/site/c.orLQKXPCLmF/b.4835303/k.BEB9/What_is_Ecotourism__The_Intern ational_Ecotourism_Society.htm



I copy-pasted that on my essay, but I need your opinion whether this type of reference is correct.

What is Ecotourism? : The Definition (2011). Retrieved 23 February 2011, from
http://www.ecotourism.org/site/c.orLQKXPCLmF/b.4835303/k.BEB9/What_is_Ecotourism__The_Intern ational_Ecotourism_Society.htm


I'm a bit confused because the intext reference (TIES, 1990) would not match my end-of-text reference.EDIT: We're using the APA style.

That's because you're quoting a quote within another one. If you could find this TIES, 1990 piece you could quote directly from that. Although I know that could be very difficult.

So you could do it another way, An example of one I have is;

Department for Culture, Media and Sport, (2007), Gambling Facts and Figures, Available at www.culture.gov.uk/what_we_do/Gambling_racing/gambling_facts_and_figures.htm (Accessed 25th April 2010).

EDIT: I had a quick look but couldn't find it. If you have access to journals through college or whatever, just look up the TIES article with the definition and cut out the 'middle man', so to speak, that website.

[Original?]

Doesn't Word 2007 have APA style referencing built in?

[muscularmatt]

Doesn't Word 2007 have APA style referencing built in?

http://images-mediawiki-sites.thefullwiki.org/08/2/4/3/1467452449976470.jpg

You rang?

[Foxhound]

That's because you're quoting a quote within another one. If you could find this TIES, 1990 piece you could quote directly from that. Although I know that could be very difficult.

So you could do it another way, An example of one I have is;

Department for Culture, Media and Sport, (2007), Gambling Facts and Figures, Available at www.culture.gov.uk/what_we_do/Gambling_racing/gambling_facts_and_figures.htm (Accessed 25th April 2010).

EDIT: I had a quick look but couldn't find it. If you have access to journals through college or whatever, just look up the TIES article with the definition and cut out the 'middle man', so to speak, that website.
Yeah. The TIES thing is actually from the ecotourism website itself. I sorted it out, but I'm not sure whether I did it correctly.

I changed the intext reference to (The International Ecotourism Society, 1990) and my end text reference to;

What is Ecotourism? : The Definition (1990). The International Ecotourism Society. Retrieved 23 February 2011, from
http://www.ecotourism.org/site/c.orLQKXPCLmF/b.4835303/k.BEB9/What_is_Ecotourism__The_Intern ational_Ecotourism_Society.htm

Already passed it up this morning.


Doesn't Word 2007 have APA style referencing built in?

Hmm, I had no idea about that at all. I'm on Word 2003 but a quick Google search shows Word 2003 has it as well.

[Dale C.]

Hi fella's, need a bit of help.


solved.

[Papa]

Enter Hunter.

[BarnDoor]

Third chapter is - Analyze the representation of rats, robots, and blue hairy cunts, with reference to Ratatouille (2007), Wall-E (2008), and Monsters Inc. (2001).

It must be great doing shit courses.

[muscularmatt]

Hi fella's, need a bit of help.

I have 3 chapters of case study to write.

First chapter is this - Analysing the importance of family and patriarchy within The Incredibles (2004), Up (2009) and Finding Nemo (2003).

Second chapter is - Analysing the representation of good and evil, with reference to Toy Story 3 (2010) and A Bug’s life (1998).

As you can see there is a pixar theme here, and the third chapter is one i'm struggling with. I have Wall-e, Monsters Inc. and Ratatouille left, and I can't find a theme that fits them both equally. If it comes to it, i'll leave out Ratatouille.

So I need a title/theme for a third chapter.

What are you studying Dale???

[fick]

what are you studying dale???

11+

[Rainey]

11+

Post of the year. haha.

[Dale C.]

Har har, GET THE FUCK OUT if you haven't got anything useful to say, this is the academic help thread, not the thread for gay replies that have no meaning...thread.

Matt, i'm studying Film.

[Phatmann]

I haven't seen Ratatouille but Monsters Inc. and Wall-E both have the discovery of an alien world, maybe analysing the fear of the unknown or something? I really should watch Monsters Inc. again; I haven't seen it since it was on at the cinema about 10 years ago.

[Dale C.]

Cheers Mike, good ideas.

Edit: I have a chapter title now, cheers for providing the base for the idea Mike.

[Viperized]

how do i stop procrastinating?

[Dale C.]

You don't, just accept it. You'll eventually become bored, and go back to your work.

Just let it happen man, it'll be easier that way :lol:

[Dragonfly]

how do i stop procrastinating?

Put a cork up your arse.