A simple guide to unpacking assignments and dissertations

Arthur, R. (2026). Ultimate academic writing hacks: Simple strategies for better essays, reports and dissertations. Bloomsbury Academic. ISBN 9781350517431

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https://doi.org/10.47408/jldhe.vi40.2007

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academic writing, assignment writing, dissertation guidance, higher education, learning development

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Rabia Arshad, University Alliance

Rabia Arshad is the Postgraduate Researcher Development Manager at the Doctoral Training Alliance (DTA), University Alliance, where she supports the design and delivery of the training and development programme for PhD researchers across DTA member universities. She also works as a Foundation Year Associate Lecturer in Business at the Global Banking School (GBS), in partnership with the University of Suffolk. GBS primarily serves non-traditional learners from under-represented or disadvantaged backgrounds and offers flexible routes into higher education. Rabia is passionate about supporting widening participation students and helping them progress with confidence in their higher education journey.

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25-06-2026

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Arshad, R. (2026). A simple guide to unpacking assignments and dissertations: Arthur, R. (2026). Ultimate academic writing hacks: Simple strategies for better essays, reports and dissertations. Bloomsbury Academic. ISBN 9781350517431. Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education, (40). https://doi.org/10.47408/jldhe.vi40.2007

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