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  • Critical Analysis - The "DIE" Method

    How many times have you received the feedback, “You need to be more critical”?

    Supercharge your critical analytical skills by downloading this worksheet and watching my step-by-step YouTube video tutorial!

  • Better Grades Action Plan

    The only way to boost your grades is to learn from the ones you’ve already got! Grab your recent feedback and get ready to plan for better grades.

    For step-by-step guidance on how to complete this, check out my YouTube video by clicking here!

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    Source Record Sheet for Desk Based, Literature Review Dissertations

    In your desk-based, literature review dissertation, keep track of what you’re reading and plan your literature searches with my Source Record Sheet!

    Also check out my Literature Based Dissertation Survival Guide for step-by-step instructions on how to do your dissertation.

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    Star Day Planner

    Plan out your day using time blocking and power through your to-do list!

    This printable and fillable planner also has sections for organizing your meals, exercise and all-important “me” time!

  • One thing at a time planner

    This planner is designed to help you get back on track when you’re feeling overwhelmed. Identify things you need to do, tackle them one by one - based on how you’re feeling, then reward yourself for the progress you’ve made.

    For more planners and time management tools, check out my Power Planners.

  • Get Beautifully Organized Planning Pack

    If you’ve fallen off the planning wagon it’s time to get back on board! Make a start with these funky printable and fillable PDF planners and notes pages.

    Also check out my Power Planners!

  • Star Essay Planner & How-To Guide

    Plan out your essays like a pro with the Star Essay Planner and How-To Guide. Think through what to put in each section and note down your ideas.

    Also check out my Excellent Essays series!

  • Choosing your dissertation topic

    Some students have so many ideas, they don’t know where to begin. Others draw a complete blank when it comes to deciding on a topic.

    Use my Ideas, Passions, Inspiration PDF to map out ideas for your dissertation!

    Also check out my YouTube video, where I walk you through the process, step-by-step.

  • Literature Search Keywords Sheet

    The Literature Search Keywords Sheet helps you generate additional search terms for your literature review. Find more literature, and more relevant literature!

    This fab little PDF is part of my Literature Search Dissertation Survival Guide.

  • Dissertation Intro Chapter Planner

    Writing up your dissertation right now? The Introduction chapter is your chance to make a fabulous first impression. Use this free PDF to plan yours!

    Also check out my YouTube video, “The six key things to include in your dissertation Introduction chapter”.

  • Dissertation Discussion Chapter Planner

    Ensure your dissertation Discussion chapter includes everything you’ll need for a fabulous grade with my Discussion Planner.

    Watch my YouTube video on writing your Discussion chapter for more helpful tips.

    Also check out my Findings & Discussion Dissertation Survival Guide for a step-by-step guide on these chapters.

  • Literature Review Log Sheet

    Stay organized with your literature review, fill in a log sheet for each item you read! This one has space for a summary, detailed notes on analysis, interpretation, evaluation and killer quotes!

    Also check out my YouTube video, “Three-Step Critical Analysis”, which covers how to analyze, interpret and evaluate..

    For step-by-step guidance on your literature review, take a look at my Literature Review Dissertation Survival Guide.

  • Google Scholar Advanced Search Guide

    Use my one-page PDF guide to unlock more relevant literature. Knowing how to use Google Scholar’s Advanced Search function will elevate your literature search to the next level!

    Also check out my YouTube video, “Citation Searching and Bibliographic Mining”, for tips on how to find even more literature!

    Supercharge your search further with my Literature Search Dissertation Survival Guide, check it out!

  • Understanding Different Types of Literature

    From books and journal articles, to “grey literature” and other sources, this 5-page PDF explains what they all are, and how you can use them effectively.

    This great little PDF is part of my Literature Search Dissertation Survival Guide.

    Also check out my YouTube video, “How to read academic literature”, for my three-step reading strategy to get the most out of the literature.

  • Literature Review Checklist

    When can you stop reviewing literature? When do you know you’ve reviewed enough items? This checklist helps you figure that out.

    It’s part of my step-by-step Literature Review Dissertation Survival Guide.

    How do you know when to stop reviewing the literature? Check out my YouTube video, “Six signs it's time to STOP reading for your literature review”.

  • Literature Review Theme Tracker

    Keep track of the themes emerging in your literature review with this Theme Tracker. Stay super organized and when you come to write it up, it will be so much easier!

    This great PDF comes from my Literature Review Dissertation Survival Guide.

    But how do you write it all up? Check out my YouTube video, “Structure your literature review with themes”, for tips on how to organize it!

  • Theme Tracker

    Identify the key themes that you’ll use to structure your essays, presentations, dissertation literature review and whole host of other assignments. Keep track of them so they’re ready to write up!

    To supercharge your assignments even further, check out my Excellent Essays series and Dissertation Survival Guides.

  • Printable Affirmations Pack

    Use affirmations to supercharge your studies - or any other area of your life! This pack teaches you how. It also comes with cut-out-and-keep affirmation cards to remind yourself what a fabulous job you’re doing!