What is Academic Writing?
Efficient academic writing is essential for most assessments and requires you to develop your academic voice, so you can write in a clear, confident and concise style.
You can improve your writing and subject understanding by reading carefully and using effective note-making strategies. Reading widely will also enhance your critical thinking, crucial for balanced, nuanced assignments.
The resources below will support all aspects of your academic writing.
For further reading on academic writing, see our eBook spotlight collection: Academic Writing Collection.
Workshops
We offer a wide range of workshops covering all aspects of academic skills.
Click below to see a list of workshops specifically designed to help you in this skills area.
Recommended workshopsResources
Mini Modules
Critical Thinking Mini Module
Mini Modules
Introduction to Academic Writing Mini Module
Mini Modules
Exams and Assessments Mini Module
Mini Modules
Reading and Note-Taking Mini Module
Videos
What is an essay and how can it be structured?
What is a report and how can it be structured?
What is reflective writing?
How to express opinion or stance
What are some models of reflection?
What are the components of formal academic writing?
How can you use Gibbs' Reflective Cycle?
How to write a reflective assignment (and some useful terminology)
What is critical thinking?
How to think critically
How to write critically: Thesis, antithesis, and synthesis
How to structure an argument
How to use evidence to support an argument
What is the writing process?
Toolkits
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Writing an argument
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Developing your academic voice
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Critical thinking and reading
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Critical writing examples
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Reflective writing
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What is paraphrasing?
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How can I paraphrase?
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Paragraph structure
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Understanding the CRAAP test
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