Category: The Scroll
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At the height of Greek theatre: the Asklepieion of Epidaurus
At this ancient Greek theatre, dusty mountains and open skies formed the backdrop for plays that have endured for millennia. How I travelled to the Theatre of Epidaurus We’re fans of travelling to famous places in literature, like Elsinore Castle featured in Shakespeare’s Hamlet. But imagine visiting the ancient Greek theatre that arguably gave rise to the tradition we…
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Is a ChatGPT personal statement any good? We continue to find out (Part TWO)
I gave ChatGPT a second chance to make my personal statement more… personal. Here’s how it did. In our last post, we tested GPT-5, the newest model of ChatGPT, by asking it to produce a personal statement for an imaginary student pursuing Celtic Studies. Here’s a recap: Here’s what ChatGPT came up with for my first draft:…
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Does ChatGPT write a good personal statement? We found out (Part ONE)
Personal statements for university admissions committees are all about personality — can ChatGPT replicate that? Those following our work know we’re skeptical of using ChatGPT for writing. We are admittedly also fascinated by how much of our society is okay with using it. So, when ChatGPT came out with a newer model—GPT-5—we decided to put it to…
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How to visit Hamlet’s Castle
This is where Hamlet’s “antic disposition” actually took place — a grand castle near Copenhagen. Today, visitors are still welcome to visit Hamlet’s castle. Hamlet’s home in Elsinore Castle If you’ve been reading our Techne blogposts, you’ll know that we are a fan of how-to guides. We also love writing what we know. And we…
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How to Transfer from One Domain to Another on WordPress (the quick and free way)
Figuring out the right name for your business can take time – and that applies to your domain name too. Thankfully it’s not the end of the world if you find yourself second-guessing your original pick. As someone learning the ins and outs of the WordPress world, transferring domains was intimidating. Only half a year…
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How to Study for the AP Language Argument Essay (Without Even Knowing the Prompt)
Believe it or not, you can do a bit of research for the argument essay in the leadup to the exam – even before you know what the prompt is.
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How To Get Full Marks on Your AP Language Rhetorical Analysis Essay
These simple tips can help you ace the AP Lang rhetorical analysis essay.
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How to Tell if You Bullshit in Your Essays (and How to Write BS-Free if You do)
Due to how much our society encourages bullshitting, many students BS on their essays without even knowing it. Here’s how to identify your BS, and change your ways.
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Don’t Use These Phrases in your AP English Essay (or any essay, for that matter)
Whether you’re taking AP Language or AP Literature, you should avoid these phrases. In fact, you should avoid them in any essay or written piece you ever write.
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Last Minute Study Tips for the AP English Language and Composition Exam
If you’ve got some writing and argumentation skills already, then these tips might bump you up to a level 4 or 5.