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Guides for studying, writing and surviving university in Hong Kong.

Practical, original advice on Turnitin safety, OBTL rubrics, the relative grading curve, OSCOLA referencing and deadline strategy — written by our native HK academic team.

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Featured · Turnitin & AI Safety

How Turnitin’s "no repository" mode keeps your HK submission clean

What no-repository scanning actually means, why it matters for your university portal, and how to verify your work is genuinely original.

May 26, 2026 · 8 min read

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OBTL & Grading

Decoding OBTL: writing to your professor’s outcomes, not just the topic

Outcomes-Based Teaching and Learning rubrics decide your grade in HK. Here’s how to map every paragraph to a learning outcome.

May 19, 2026 · 7 min read

Grading Curve

Surviving the HKU relative grading curve: a strategic guide

Why your raw mark isn’t your grade, and how ambitious students position their work above the cohort median.

May 12, 2026 · 6 min read

Law & OSCOLA

OSCOLA referencing for HK law students: the 10 mistakes that cost marks

From pinpoint citations to case names, a practical checklist for LLB, JD and LLM problem questions.

May 5, 2026 · 9 min read

Deadline Survival

The 24-hour deadline survival guide for Hong Kong students

Triage your brief, protect originality, and decide when an urgent expert handover actually makes sense.

Apr 28, 2026 · 5 min read

Referencing

APA, Harvard, OSCOLA or Chicago? Choosing the right style in HK

Different faculties, different rules. How to find your department’s house style and apply it without losing marks.

Apr 21, 2026 · 6 min read

Thesis & Capstone

Planning a capstone project in 5 weeks without losing your mind

A realistic milestone timeline for final-year HK students juggling internships and group work.

Apr 14, 2026 · 7 min read

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