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How do I write a good personal statement for Oxbridge?

A good personal statement depends on the subject you’re applying for, but here are a few tips: 1. Make sure that about most of the statement is about your pursuits relevant to the course (I suggest around ¾)...
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How do you find the coordinates of stationary points on a graph?

First differentiate the function: y = f(x) => dy/dx = f'(x) Then set dy/dx = 0 and find the solutions. i.e. solve 0 = f'(x) For each value of x that is a solution, substitute back into f(x) to get the y c...
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Answered by Daniel K. Maths tutor
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Explain briefly the Normal Distribution

Firstly, understanding how to construct a histogram will make understanding the Normal Distribution aka Gaussian Distribution much easier. It is still an arrangement of a data set in which most values cluste...
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Answered by Han Jim Z. Maths tutor
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Indirect statements are a mystery to me - can you explain them?

First, we need to understand what an indirect statement is, and the best way to do that is to work in English for the moment. The opposite of an indirect statement is a 'direct statement'. An example might b...
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Answered by Tom M. Latin tutor
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What are the key linguistic frameworks?

Discourse Structure - the organisation of the text or the "journey" the text takes. Look out for discourse markers like "firstly" "secondly" "in conclusion" or feature...
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Answered by Phoebe W. English tutor
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