Video: What Grinds My Gears At Macquarie Uni

So here it is...A few examples of what really grinds our gears at Macquarie University. Thank you Peter Griffin from Family Guy for the inspiration! From overpriced textbooks to idiots who drive the wrong way in the car park to steal your spot... and from back to back classes in Y3A and E6A to getting accumulated parking fines costing more than a permit would have.
The last one is for you, Matt :P

NB: We also hate PDA from couples around campus and people who decide that summertime means its a chance to suddenly strip down into slut-wear (girls) and show off gains (and nipples!) in spaghetti strap singlets (boys). You know who you are. But for your sake we did not publish you.

Enjoy!

The Uni Students

Family Guy: What Grinds My Gears - UNI VERSION

YOU KNOW WHAT REALLY GRINDS OUR GEARS? And I mean EVERY UNI STUDENT BREATHING ON THIS EARTH.

Here you can find a list of all the outrageous things you can find at uni which is nothing but a pain in the ass when you see it! We will try to be a little more classy than Peter Griffin and ensure our status within the blog life is not tarnished.

For those of you who haven't actually seen Family Guy's What Really Grinds my Gears - Here it is! If you know Family Guy, you'll understand their opinion of humour, is very nasty, slapstick humour. And probably not for the faint-hearted.

• couples making out on campus. PDA: MQ UNI students say no!
• Textbook prices. Are you seriously going to expect students to hand you money for 500 pages of IRRELEVANCE IN LIFE for a fortnights pay? 

• Walking from Y3A to E6A for back-to-back classes. If you seriously want us to be on time for classes maybe you should create a TELEPORTING MACHINE.
• The volunteer workers outside MQU station. You couldn't have picked a better spot to make everyone late for the trains and buses. Thank you guys. 

• Hippies and religious evangelicals on campus.
• Lack of free parking on campus.
• Getting in group assignments with ghosts (i.e the people who turn up first class of semester and are never to be seen or heard of again)
• Law Students.

• The students who travel before they started studying who have dreadlocks, a ton of stories from around the world and to top it off they wear tattered clothes and thongs around campus. I am sorry but it does not say you are 'organic' it screams that you have a trust fund.
• Hippies in general
• Un-involved lecturers and tutors...
• The library monitors who yell at you when you get too loud - and then make you feel bad for speaking at all in the first place
• "I didnt even study for the exam"
  *Gets 95%*
  "what a fluke"
  - I CALL BULLSHIT

And you're late for the uni class you actually need to go to

Review on Uni Sport - Water Polo Club and Netball Social Sessions

Finally, here's a splurge on social sports. The water polo club I was a part of was a fun experience but they are not the best teams, competition-wise. As a beginner as well I felt quite out of it... There's no coach so you muck around a lot and what not. If you not how to play – great! - But don't expect to win. If you don't know how to play – great! - But don't fool yourself into thinking you will learn how to play. I quit after a season.

As for social netball, these are very in-house style events where you can make up your own team to play in or join an “individuals team” an verse other uni students. Wise words – don't join an individual team – it was a horrible experience – no one bonded and so no one showed up to games. Or maybe we just were socially inept haha? Nonetheless, we all knew how to play as indiviuals but as a team we failed so wasn't much fun. Very good for keeping active on a regular basis though and I could see the formed teams of mates were having so much fun. Maybe the little green monster of jealousy is getting to me! I will definitely keep up social sessions but with my own team next time!!

Thanks,

The Uni Students.

Review on Uni Sport - How the Gym works.

I'd like to talk about the gym at uni. It's also pretty great. I like to say I'm a regular but to be honest I sometimes don't walk into that place for 3 weeks. When I do go though its full on 3 days a week at least. My program is a full body workout with a weights set, cardio circuit and then an abs work. The gym has all the equipment you could possibly want and the best feature for me is that it has a women's only weights section so you don't have to feel so self-conscious around the big bulky men staring at themselves and probably you (and your arse) in the mirrors! The machines are also tailored to women of course so you know exactly what to do. The PT's down there offer you free consultations every 6 weeks which is a fantastic service too. Be careful about who you get though because there are definitely some good and others that aren't so good at writing you up a program that suits you. What I've realised is that every single one of them has different beliefs about exercise and how to get results, just like diets crazes... you gotta try them all out, see what makes you feel good, and stick with it! It's a great young vibe .. there's even DJs that pump out the tunes on Friday arvos for your workout...so try it out! Classes are apparently good too but I haven't actually tried them so I won't go into detail..but theres heaps of variety … body pump, cycle classes, yoga, pilates, martial arts, swimfit, etc.

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Reference: http://shapingyourself.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/girls-in-the-gym-e1387129917145.jpg

Review on Uni Sport - Sports and Activities Hub

Hey Sportsmen and Sportswomen,

So I'm pretty immersed in the Sports Department with MQ Uni Campus Life (the company I am employed with) and also immerse myself in sport activities of my own so I feel pretty qualified to give you the run-down on it all. Here goes...

Firstly, I highly recommend popping down the the Sports and Activities Hub between 12pm and 3pm any day Monday-Friday.. No I don't get anything out of this. This is a service offered to students aimed at giving you guys a fun and active study break over the lunch period. I set up things like giant chess, giant jenga (very popular), table tennis (you've gotta be quick to get a table) and foosball. ..There are even occasionally arcade games set up in the atrium.

I also available for students like you to answer any sports-related questions and to hand out more sports equipment on request – If you want to borrow a ball to go outside and run around and play a game in the sunshine – we have basketballs with hoops set up around campus, soccer balls with goals I can put out, rugby balls, etc. This is entirely for the good of the students. All activities are free of course. We are here to help! There are also pop-up events every now and then so keep posted for these.. The last one we held was a bubble-soccer event which is where people wear inflatable rings around their waists and run around like wild geese bumping into each other while trying to score a goal. Lots of fun! Another one was a basketball shooting competition. Event participation is well-motivated with prizes like MQ Uni hoodies and bags, etc.

See next post for more..

Finding a job

Everyone knows how difficult life as a university student can be when you are jobless. You are unable to go out, take someone one a nice date, it may be difficult to travel overseas and experience different things etc. But there are a lot of nice things which you can do, but for now, this is for those looking for a job and want that extra bit of cash without selling off your kidney.

To be completely honest, finding a job is a job in it self. You need to be able to do a lot of research regardless if it was a grad position or that casual you are applying for online.


Step one - Setup:




Fix up your resume! Don't send the same resume to every company which you applied. Instead try to tailor your resume. This would help to stand out from others who are applying for the same position as you are. If you don't have a resume or are uncertain how to tailor your resume, you should visit Macquarie's career services and they will give you a template to follow and even help you tailor your resume as you like.

If you like someone to review your resume, Macquarie also offers this service: www.careerhub.mq.edu.au/Form.chpx?id=146297
Just submit your resume and you will be sent a file with feedback along side it.

You can also get one-on-one help by booking an appointment:
www.careerhub.mq.edu.au/Appointments.chpx
Make sure you prepare anything that requires to be reviewed, so you don't waste too much time :)



Step two - Preparation:
If you don't have LinkedIn try and get an account and keep it upto date. This is a great way to sell yourself, as recruiters most likely end up stalking you before they hire you.
 
Do your research! Make sure that you use all the information that is available out there soyou can get to know the industry you wish to get into, the different organisations and job market. This information can help you stand out during your interview.


Step three - Where to look:

Here are a few sites which could help you search different opportunities:
 
Graduate programs:
https://www.careerhub.mq.edu.au/
http://www.graduateopportunities.com/
http://www.unigrad.com.au/home/
http://au.gradconnection.com/
http://www.graduatejobs.com.au/
http://australia.gov.au/topics/employment-and-workplace/australian-government-jobs/graduate-programs

General Job Websites: 
https://www.careerhub.mq.edu.au/
http://www.seek.com.au/
http://au.indeed.com/?r=us
http://mycareer.com.au/
http://www.careerone.com.au/
http://www.jobsearch.gov.au/
http://jobs.com.au/
http://www.careerjet.com.au/
http://www.alljobs.com.au/
http://www.applydirect.com.au/

You can also try to attend the next Careers Fair which is on the10th March 2015 (12-3pm at the Atrium)

Step four -  Try different things:
Remember that the best opportunities don't always fall onto your lap. You need to try different things. Networking events are a good opportunity to build on your current contacts, because most of the time, it doesn't matter what you know, but who you know. Ensure that you use your current networks and build your existing ones... you never know, that friend of yours, which you met three years ago, might be able to help you later on in life :)

Good luck job hunting,
Tharinda

Cheap Student Nights at Strike Bowling and Events Cinemas.

So I just came across this advertisement leaflet in the bathrooms of Uni and wanted to share because it is legitimately important stuff to know! I promise I am not affiliated with Strike Bowling.. just think it's a good deal that not many people know about yet. Strike Bowling across the road from uni at Macquarie Centre has just launched a student night (Tuesdays 5pm onwards) for cheap drinks and unlimited bowling, lazer tag, karaoke, pool and “ultimate pong” (whatever that is haha) for just $10. That's actually amazing, hey. Who wouldn't want that.

Now, I went to a function at Strike the other day with work and let me give you a review on the food and some tips on how to look amazing in lazer and bowling. We were told we were to be given finger food – when we got there their “finger food” was a pleasant surprise – I didn't even need dinner. They offered things like cute little wrapped packages of fish and chips, Mexican-style mini borritos (but not even that mini!) and mini hamburgers (these were actually mini). I highly recommend these food options. Strike is super fun.. make sure you hit the bases to get extra points and don't be an idiot and run around like crazy in the open or you WILL get hit.. be stealth and hide in a corner or crouch under a wall so you are protected and can get good aim. As for bowling, I suck.. can't bowl straight. So I have nothing to give.. Sorry, that is all.


Another secret I want to let you in on is to buy a CineBuzz for Students Rewards Membership at Events Cinema (opposite Strike at Macquarie Centre) – every Monday (any time) you can buy $8 movie tickets which is a real bargain these days! Also $9 tickets Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 2pm and 5pm if you are lucky enough to find a good session in those limited times.

They look after us poor uni students well, hey! Take advantage of it!

And hope I've served you well...I've sorted your Monday (Strike fun) and Tuesday (Movie fun) nights for you. Write it in your calender.

From The Uni Students.

Reference: www.eventcinemas.com.au  

Procrastinating: Tips of the Trade!

You’re an avid procrastinator. That is why your reading this post when your assignment is due in few hours with 1000 words to go. Welcome to the club. There are no two ways around it, its boring, its hard, its painfully, its not on an Xbox, its not directed by Zach Snyder and it does not even involve sex. You promised yourself you would do it today, and like any true procrastinator you want to study without doing the work. So here are a few ways to procrastinate guilt free.

Phantom Impulses

Its time to study and all of a sudden you realise you need to level up on Destiny, or you realise yeah, you are really pumped to go to the gym. You don’t want to push it, if you study too much you may forget the material you already learnt from that time you did study. Which was the first time you studied, and the last time you are going to study. The best thing you can do is embrace these impulses and compromise. Pick up the Xbox controller, why not play Xbox for what you think will be only half an hour, you will study after, right? Sure.

The Feeling Ain’t Right

You need to be impossibly ready to study. For you to successfully study, everything in the universe needs to be just right. If you can convince yourself that even one little thing is off, it is best not to force it. Yep, just as you sit down you realise that it is the vernal equinox. Better leave it for another time.

The Hunger Games

You finally convince yourself to sit down and begin but you realise that you have not consumed nearly enough calories to carry you through this one-way trip through Hell. If you are going to study, which is a big IF, you’re going to go need to eat to last as long as a Christmas ham, a month or two.

Gone in 60 seconds

You sit down and you realise that your Adobe is updating on your laptop or that you left your lecture notes in the car. Don’t even consider amending the situation because you know it will take the rest of your day to fix. You didn’t come here to sit around, you came here to study and you weren’t even 100% on that, just let bygones be bygones and accept that you won’t get any work done and turn the Xbox on.

Yawning

You just yawned once, there is no way you are finishing this assignment tonight. The best thing you can do is accept that sleep is needed then just curl up in your doona cover. Don’t bother setting an alarm you know how long you need to leave to finish it off in the morning.

Priority Principle

You think to yourself, I could go some KFC then you think ‘if I don’t have enough energy how will I remember all of this material?’ Apply the priority principle, your stomach is always full of food but your brain is never full knowledge. You must go to KFC and realign this imbalance. Obviously ordering a meal with a mountain dew. Trust me.

The Buddy System

Its time to study and you hit up your buddy to see if they will study with you. They have already gone over the material, however you agree to meet up anyway. Next thing you know you're drunk in a taxi about to hit the club. You may not be getting your work done or tomorrow morning for that matter, but was it worth the 10% late penalty? Yes, it was the best night of your life.

And there you have it, that’s how the Uni student procrastinate guilt free.

- Josh

For my method on how to study go to this link - http://howtheunistudentsdo.blogspot.com.au/2014/10/my-method-for-studying-at-uni.html

Saving on Transport

This is to all trouble makers and the cheats.

*I am not responsible or liable in any way for your actions. This post is to educate anyone who is reading it and it is up to your discretion to use this as it may not be foolproof

Trains:

It is a bit tricky, but in the name of science and for all the hobos' out there, here goes. This method, if done correctly, can be cheaper than a pensioner's ticket (if you have a concession card). And it also depends on how far you need to travel. You obviously have to be a little bit shifty if you want to try this out.

Purchase a valid single ticket from A to B, which means if you are ever checked, you are not doing anything wrong. However, when exiting you will be required not to put the ticket through the gates and retain your ticket. You will need to find ways of jumping over the gates by literally jumping over it, walking behind someone, or using the disable gates because it is open longer than the normal gates.

When returning from B to A, you will have to jump the gates again, which means you will have the same valid single ticket from A to B. This can work if you don't want to pay the $200 fine for fare evasion as you have a valid ticket. Be sure to come up with a good excuse if they do question you lol.

gl hf,
Tharinda

Organising For Beginners

Organisation skills – Studying Part TWO!

Ever since Year 11 onwards, I (Karen) have found studying a bore. It is painful and the more you try to learn, the more you realise how much you don’t know. But bear with me! From my experience, maybe you just aren't organising yourself as best as you can.

With University comes debt, paperwork and more paperwork. Deadlines and receipts where if you don’t keep organised, you’ll seriously lose your place in it all.
I've had to learn the hard way about being organised and I wouldn't wish it upon anyone to go through the same thing! So it’s time to help you get organised!

Tips to help you get organised:

1. Clean your room. Spring clean it.

Yes I said it! No I’m not your mother. Cleaning your room isn't a chore. It’s the opportunity for you to get rid of years of collecting dust, toys, and old clothes you’ll never wear.

Benefits:
A. You get to find money you forgot about (saving point)
B. You get a decent workout (no gym for today yay!)
C. All the clothes/items you don’t want can be donated (You’re a role model, Jim!)
D. You feel better once it’s done. You probably won’t have to do it again for quite a while!

2. Think about how your brain works.

Tricky twister isn’t it? Use your brain, to think about your brain. I did a workshop in year 10 that told me there are different learning modalities which means your brain responds to different kinds of learning settings (e.g.  you learn more by listening or doing something over reading). These settings can be applied to everyday life and will help you understand why you always forget your doctor appointment or that yearly visit to the vet for your pet.

A. Auditory- Learn better by listening to content > Discussion lectures that allow you to listen and respond

B. Visual – Take better notice through visual illustrations > Diagrams, Textbooks, Overheads.

C. Kinesthetic/Tactile – Like to take a more physical approach to learning > where movement is involved, games, internet etc.

Many people are a mixture of these, but there will be one that you are most predominant in. Here is a link to find out which one you are. (This won’t make you pay for anything or make you wait. We’re not mean people) BUT you have to do some addition to find your final result. So maybe I am a little bit mean after all. I’m sorry!
http://www.scholastic.com/content/collateral_resources/pdf/m/mentors0708kechiawilliams/learningstylesruvey.pdf

Once you know how your brain ticks, you can choose different methods to fully use this ability of yours. For information on other modalities, visit: https://tpri.wikispaces.com/Incorporating+Learning+Modalities+in+Writing
(they have other types of modalities I have not heard of, feel free to attach and mix yourselves within the groups).


3. Set allocated spaces for different things.

Don’t study where you sleep. Don’t sleep and study where you eat. This (no joke) will confuse your brain and when you study, you’ll get bored and hungry, or when you want to sleep, you’ll feel as if you need something to eat #firsthandexperience.
This goes the same for organising your books and files you need to keep. It is best to buy some cheap folders/clear slips to put these away and whenever you need them, just pull them out of a drawer or a box. 

Benefits: (Because you won’t consider it if you think there’s nothing good about it)

A. Tidiness. (Unless you’re a grub, then move along)
B. You won’t lose important papers.
C. If you put it away in a safe place, the robbers are less likely to steal it if it is hidden.
D. You can prioritize your space for more important things
E. When you need to file away something EXTRA important, you already have a designated space/folder to place that extra important item.

Some More Helpful Hints:

• Look at Josh's post down below in the Study section where he mentions REALLY helpful tips on how to get down to business in your student life
• Don't procrastinate on important things to do e.g. your 40% REPORT THAT IS DUE NEXT WEEK. You'll hate yourself for it and if you fail the unit you have another $3600 of debt to your name! 
• Don't give up! Lame, but true. 
• Find an inspiration/role model to help you through. It can even be your mother. On that note,
• Be nice to your parents. They love you and if sh** hits the fan, they can always pick you up off your feet.
• Don't Hoard unnecessary items. It will bit you in the butt if you do!
• Focus on one important thing at a time
• Give yourself time to relax and enjoy the life you live. 
• Ask friends & teachers for advice
• Don't think about the chore - JUST DO IT!

I can lecture you about how to get organised and tell you everything you should do (IMO), but everyone is different. 

These few tips will help you start your short journey of getting organised, once you've done it, the rest is easy! Or is it.......




Nah it really is! 


Until next time,

Karen

Secrets of a last-minute student

I know you're out there. Too many of you. Don't worry, I must be #1 perpetrator on the hit list. We are the ones who either cram in all our study the night before and are going through wk 13 lecture notes one minute before walking into an exam, hand in assignments literally one minute before submission or on a bad day where you are lacking motivation we get slapped on the wrist with a late penalty. I'll let you in on a little insight into how to do last-minute study.

“Punctual”. What does this word even mean. And while I'm at it..what's a better, more socially acceptable term for “cheating?” “Unethical?” Eh..so here goes...

If you need to buy some more time in submitting an assignment, why not be sneaky and “accidentally” send in a corrupt file on time, keep working on your assignment and send in the real one once your teacher has notified you that there was a “problem” with the formatting/uploading of your file and requests you to try sending again. Corrupted-Files.com offers a service that sells students (for a fee of around $5) intentionally corrupted files with the following instructions. "Step 1: After purchasing a file with the appropriate number of pages, rename the file e.g. Mike_Final-Paper. Step 2: E-mail the file to your professor along with your 'here's my assignment' e-mail. Step 3: It will take your professor several hours if not days to notice your file is 'unfortunately' corrupted. Use the time this website just bought you wisely and finish that paper!!!." I don't like to think of myself as a person promoting cheating. You are still doing the work yourself. Think about it this way if it makes you feel any better: would your professor rather you make up an excuse and hand in your own work a bit late or submit someone else's work on time?

*Warning: you may not fool a switched-on teacher but it's better than “the dog ate my homework” excuse.

*Disclaimer: I have not been smart enough to try this... or dumb enough to :P

Now I want to make sure we don't have any misunderstandings about the claim that winding your computer clock back can avoid a turnitin late penalty. Let me tell you loud and clear that this myth is busted. You can't fool the system in any way, as has been mentioned in an earlier blog. Turnitin's timestamp is based on your the university's settings when they set it up (usually by default it is the local timezone).

Now the most logical thing for me to say now is to not be late in the first place – to tell you not to leave things to the last minute.. but what a hypocrite I would be. It's not always because we're lazy, I swear!

So in terms of how to cram and chuck an all-nighter, buy yourself epic amounts of study food, sit down wrapped in a blanket, and chuck your phone away. Seriously!

You can even get your significant other to help you out with motivation by treating you at milestones (I.e. every 500 words) if you know what I mean.. ;) I'll leave it there.

Good luck in exams and any assignments to still be submitted!

Over and out,

The Uni Students.

How to Save like a Student

Hey guys!

Sometimes life just doesn’t understand that we have no time, no money, and nothing but a few dollars to our names as students. Luckily, my inner thrifty-self and friends have stumbled upon some secret and not-so-secret ways to get bargain buys without feeling like a homeless dude.

Stussy –  Nike – Santa Cruz – Sportsgirl –Roger David – Topshop – Iconic – Glue – General Pants Co. – Platypus –  Forever New – Fossil – G-Star – Lonsdale – Lorna Jane – Adidas – Portmans – Vans – Peter Alexander  – International Store

All these brands and stores are your enemy, and very rarely, you should only shop at them to take advantage of their sale rack and abuse the s**t out of it.  

Shop-A-Dockets

They’re usually free in magazines and newspapers and you get more value for money with those. http://www.shopadocket.com.au/

ALERT ALERT – STUDENT SHOP DISCOUNTS AT AWESOME WEBSITES –

Use your student email and sign up to UNIDAYS to receive discounts on MAJOR big brands around the globe. This site is great! Just redeem a code, zip it into the coupon section at checkout and BAM you can get 10, 20, 30% off the total value! https://www.myunidays.com/

*Discounts vary from shop. Discounts can change.

Online Shopping

Really, if you want to gain some time and keep that energy in you, Shop online! There’s heaps of stores selling the same styles of clothes for half the price (Don’t forget their sale section!).

Target, Big W – Salvos – Witness – Supre – Those-cheap-asian-stores-with-weird-names-like-sinj-or-dollhouse – Best-and-Less – Cocolatte – SES – Factorie – Cotton On – Jay-Jays – Kmart –

These stores will be your best friend and you will have a love-hate relationship with them.  It’s true, they’re not as fancy as Portmans, Stussy or Roger David. But they’re cheap. And you want to keep your money in your pocket, right? Otherwise you wouldn’t be reading this far into this post!

Donation Stores – Salvos, St Vincent De Paul

These Op shops are great for cheap buys and the day to day things you need. Why would you pay $30 for a white singlet when you can buy one for $3 at Salvos?
The best part of this is all money you pay is actually donated to the foundation you shop at. Thank-you! They also have frequent shopper rewards as well for being damn awesome at giving!

Also, here's a link to a list of some op shops around Sydney. http://www.opshop.org/list/nsw/sydney

Ye Olde Piggy Bank

Ye olde traditional bank of the pig. Yes. It won’t do a lot in these days but isn’t it fun when you spring clean and found you made $30 savings in coins with your piggy bank!?  I love it. Here’s a picture of my cute ducky bank. He currently weighs quite a load.

Transport

Sell that car park permit and catch the bus – Sydney has new Opal cards and there are concession cards for us students! See the benefits for all transport at https://www.opal.com.au/en/about-opal/. Who knows, you might find your next catch-of-the-day sitting next to you *insert winky face*.

Prepaid Sims

Ok so I have no idea the benefits of a prepaid sim card BUT everyone around me does and they SAVE their cash! Do your research and find the best prepaid sims on the market. Optus currently has a $2 sim card that let you recharge on any phone and give you enough to scope the net, call your bestie AND text that crush!

Pre-Drinks at Mine! No Yours!

Everybody loves to pre-drink but did you every think of the amount of cash you save pre-drinking? I won’t do the math for you, but if a drink in Kings Cross costs on average $10…. A bottle of alcohol on average costs $35…. Take one down, pass it around…

*Drink Responsibly :)

 The final advice I have to give to you is just simply… DON’T SPEND YOUR CASH. Resist your urges to splurge. You’re badass as you can be without the extra clothes. Go be YOU!

- The Uni Students

How to Beat TURNITIN

Wad up cheats, liars and drunks, you read the title so lets do this!

As an increasing amount of universities around the world employ and use TURNITIN I decided to delve into the world of how to beat it.

While researching for this blog I consulted many of my tutors and fellow students at Uni and I found that similar methods kept coming up in conversation, firstly I would like to address these.

Replacing common English charters (e) with non-English (è) characters that look similar to confuse TURNITIN. This method is flawed as TURNITIN will recognise these and change them back to English and then check its database. Furthermore, it will then check the original copy with the non-English characters against its database. So it you use this, you're screwed.

Another method I heard was replacing spaces with white colored font characters to keep the word count down as well as masking copied material. TURNITIN checks for abnormal word lengths so if you use this you better believe you are screwed!

The other method I heard has the best possibility of working, only if the marker is honestly fucking stupid, is to place copied material in quotation marks.  In theory this works because it will recognise the material as a direct quote and therefore skip it. WRONG. TURNITIN will still check this. However, the person marking can turn this feature off but if there are large sections still in quotation marks they will be notified.

While researching this I found an interesting blog by a uni professor about this exact topic.  (http://blog.unemployedprofessors.com/how-to-beat-turnitin-com/). He goes onto say…

“Let me tell you a bit about what TURNITIN looks like from the inside, and why you can’t beat it. When I open TURNITIN, I see the names of all the students in my class. The filenames that they uploaded are next to their names, followed by an originality measure, and a bar that’s either green, yellow, or red. (DUDE WHAT HAPPENS WHEN IT TURNS RED? THAT’S SOME OMINIOUS STUFF). That’s TURNITIN matching the text that you submitted (forget about the macros – I’ve tried it myself – it does not work) with everything in its database.”

- Professor Rogue, 2012

Moreover he said that any copied text is shown to the marker when you are using TURNITIN because the program has the ability to breakdown a word document and idenitfy copied and pasted material. But even if you think, ‘oh if I delete a few words and replace them I can get around it.’ NOPE, you better believe TURNITIN will be onto your arse.

However, in saying all of this, I had to find a way around TURNITIN. So I fired up Tor and started surfing the deep web, browsing a lot of forums and found a few methods. Yes, they exist but they are so extravagant that it just makes me think that if you know how to reference properly writing your own material is honestly a lot easier.

so guys and gals, that’s how the Uni student warn you about getting caught by TURNITIN…

-Josh