Category: Education

  • Referencing: A How To

    Referencing: A How To

    Referencing is a common (I’d even argue regular) practice when it comes to University assessments, STEM careers, academia, and so much more. Referencing is expected, but yet not always taught. Jump to a specific section in the post: Why reference Where to get references How to reference Common mistakes Other Tips Why Reference Referencing is…

  • How to be a better ally to transgender folks

    How to be a better ally to transgender folks

    This is a beautiful piece written by Jess Tam. They wrote this originally here but with their permission I can post it here as well. I think the message in this post is important. I’ve considered myself an ally for the LGBTQIA+ community, but this piece made me see how much more I can be…

  • The history of evolution

    The history of evolution

    Natural historians loved to categorize living things. Aristotle was a great observer, he is credited with creating the “scientific method”. He carried out some of the first empirical studies. He categorized living things into 3 categories and within these categories “like mates with like”: Plants – vegetative soul which allows them grow Animal – sensitive…

  • Writing motivation advice

    Writing motivation advice

    Why even listen to advice on writing from a person who doesn’t like writing? Well because getting motivation advice from a person who likes writing is like getting budgeting advice from a billionaire. Getting motivated to write for me is hard: This is because writing does not come easy to me. Words don’t just magically…

  • Formula for Writing

    Formula for Writing

    I like math. It’s straightforward, it’s easy, it goes from a-x in a straightforward formula and there’s a right or a wrong answer. As a child I’d love getting math homework, because I’d finish all of it in class. I’d be able to do the majority of the questions in my head. I’d typically only…