What to blog about when stuck

everybody gets to a stage in there blog where they get writers block. where they don’t know what to blog about or even when to write it, so in this post i am writing this post with the list of things i have written down to help me understand what to blog about to help you in times of need here are 45 ideas

1.  favorite restaurants
2. restaurant reviews
3. thoughts and feelings
4. goals
5. favorites monthly
6. yearly favorites
7. to do list
8. tips for freshures
9. time i met
10. story time
11. recipes
12. favorite chloths
13. all about me
14. pro and cons of uni
15. pro and cons of work
16. why i started blogging
17. things to do before im 21
18. favorite quotes
19. rants
20. opinions
21. a-z tips
22. poems
23. social media
24. what i blog about
25. worst or best films
26. day in photos
27. who to invite to a dinner party
28. top 5 fashion items
29. top 5 makeup items
30. top 5 sports
31. last day to live what to do
32. the time we
33. giveaways
34. competitions
35. top 5 travel destinations
36. best time to write
37. top 10 youtubers
38. top 5 small tubers
39. top 5 music choices of the week
40. sitc
41. day out
42. week away
43. memory posts
44. year in my life
45. top 5 baking tips

i hope this has helped you out i hope you will find these good to try out.

don’t forget to comment and let me know what you think and also if you have anything else to add to the list i would love to hear from you x

25 facts about me

i did one of these post a while back on my other blog and since writing that post a lot has changed and i am now going to write an updated version of it. i found it very hard back when i originally started this before but i feel it may be easier to complete now my life has moved on a bit and i am now doing more with my day to day self.

1- I am 21 years of age born on the 24th September 1996

2- I am currently in my third year of university at Brookes in England

3- I am mid-way through writing my dissertation research piece

4- I have a boyfriend who is wonderful

5- My favourite foods at the moment is pasta bake and mashed potato

6- I have a love for make-up (some blog post will be made on this so keep a look out)

7- I have to eat a wheat free diet

8- I’m allergic to Aloe Vera

9- My favourite singer of all time is Nathan Sykes

10- I enjoy YouTube, sometimes make videos and also go to Sitc a YouTube convention

11-I still have a love for getting my nails done

12- My favourite or lucky number is 4

13- I have had wonderful opportunities over the past few years and have met amazing people (YouTubers)

14- I enjoy writing my blog and would love it if you were to follow and give this a +1 don’t forget to comment

15- I love all different seasons for different reasons including festivities

16- I have a love for food weather that be cooking or eating out (may have some posts coming up about this)

17- I love going out and keeping busy with friends and boyfriend

18- I love being there for people and supporting them as and when i can

19- My favourite place to be is Brighton when it is warm or just any form of travelling really

20- I have a massive fear of clowns (done a previous post on fears)

21- I love Harry Potter and have a lot of the harry potter clothing, bedding and accessories (post coming soon)

22- I have a puppy (well shes 1 now) a border collie called Misty

23- I make up creations of food and keep a tab and remake them another time great heart warming healthy recipes (will be posted on my blog don’t you worry)

24- I use all social media (i will leave links bellow)

25- I cant wait to have people read and enjoy my post when I’ve finished writing them like this one 🙂

i hope you enjoyed this blog post let me know a fact about you and what you like!

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my top 10 student life hacks

every student needs some form of life hacks to get by and here are the top ten of mine, they are not in any particular order i just like to have them down as everyone is different and depending on the day and what needs to be done is what depends on what order they are in.

1. 
   Take your lecture notes using different coloured pens…

The use of multiple colours helps map your thought pattern, allowing you to think deeper into the topic. The use of colour helps fire up your visual memory, giving you a greater chance of actually being able to remember what you’ve written.

2. Studying incentive: When you reach a gummy bear you get to eat it.

the more you read the more treats you get just don’t cheat and eat them all in one go!

3. Stock up on Vitamin C

Make sure you get lots of it during Freshers’ Week.Fresher’s Flu is also a very real thing – so stock up on the vitamins and don’t be one of those people coughing over the lecturer’s word

4. Roll all your clothes to save space in your small room
   trust me this works especially if you have little storage or want to take a lot of things on a trip away with you

5. Get well acquainted with recipes you can make using a mug and a microwave.

they are very useful and also taste great. it is perfect especially if you want a quick snack without waiting for ages for them

6. Chew gum.

the act of chewing gum is actually a brain booster. And, since there aren’t severe side effects (like there can be with caffeine) chomping on your favourite flavour is a great study aid.

7. Rewrite your notes by hand.

Go old school and rewrite your notes by hand. When you take the time to rewrite them by hand, you actually learn more effectively than when using your computer, tablet or laptop.

8. Make a cheat sheet you’ll never use.

Though you’ll obviously never use a cheat sheet during an actual exam or quiz, it can help to create one because in order to do so, you’ll need to sift through all of your notes and materials to find the key items and rewrite them on your sheet.

taking effective breaks helps you become a lot more productive throughout the day. however there has been some debate as to different methods of work vs break levels some people say 52 mins work 17 min rest i prefer 45 mins work 20 mins rest but you just have to find something that works out to be the best for you

9. Sleep

yes that’s right I’ve said it, it’s a basic human need that, unfortunately, needs to be stated. Get plenty of rest while studying (and before the test or quiz). Your body needs to sleep to think properly.

10. Take Effective Breaks

Taking effective breaks helps you become a lot more productive throughout the day. however there has been some debate as to different methods of work vs break levels some people say 52 mins work 17 min rest i prefer 45 mins work 20 mins rest but you just have to find something that works out to be the best for you

hope this helps you out if you have any hacks you’d like to add feel free to leave them in the comments.

How to write a literature review

as a last year student it may seem daunting having to write a literature review and it may cause stress panic and anxiety but follow this and hopefully it makes it so much easier for you

 

a literature review shows you are fully aware of the background and the topic in which you are writing your dissertation or writing piece for. it is there for you to describe and inform the reader of the current state of the research in the specific area you have chosen. here are a few pointers as to how to write the best dissertation piece you possibly could.

always ensure that you consider whether there are any closely related areas that will need to be referred to throughout the literature review and from this you can see if there is an identifiable a gap in the research where you can say there is a need for more in-depth research in that area.

you must ensure you explain how in your dissertation you are able to attend the issues and fore fill that gap.

don’t forget to add in some of the following; theoretical content, methological context, practical context and political context

in saying the previous this may be a better lay out to understand it more clearly

general literature;

theoretical approach

empiricalw approach

central literature;

detailed analysis of theoretical and conceptual debates

discuss the main findings of important empirical structures

focused analysis of policy implication

Introduction to the literature review;

-outline the wider context of your literature review (where/how does your dissertation topic fits into wider subjects)

– outlining the scope of your literature review including sources and areas to be discussions.

-outlining how and why you have been selecting in the literature you are reviewing.

-providing a rationale reason and aims for reviewing the literature on the specific topic you are doing.

Main discussion of the literature review;

-analysing and evaluating the themes, issues, provisions (suggest, conclusion and opinions of authors) found in the litriture

-synthesising (= drawing together/ combing) common themes, issues and propositions to enable you to draw and respond to a conclusion

-comparing and contrasting themes, issues, propositions and research outcomes

Conclude your literature review;

-conclude how your literature review has met the aims outlined in your introduction

-summarising and synthesising the main issues and themes related to your topic area and research question as identified in the literature you’ve reviewed

-suggesting areas of further development and study

-outlining implications and significant of the identified themes and issues for your dissertation

-identify why and how your own research will aim to address the gaps identified (providing a rationale for your topic)