What is this topic about?

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.

Workshops

How to Write an Argument

This workshop introduces the fundamentals of academic writing, using practical examples to encourage students to find their own voice and exploring the fundamental concepts of structure, tone, and comparison. 

Before this session you may want to attend: Approaching Assignments 

Reflective Writing

This interactive workshop will guide you through the process of using reflective models in your practice and will provide practical tips for meaningful reflection, to draw on your experiences and reflect on your learner journey so far. 

Before this session you may want to attend: Academic Judgement, Developing Your Academic Voice 

Fundamentals of Writing

In this workshop we will explore the ways that you can begin writing clear and effective sentences using a range of punctuation marks and sentence structures. By the end of this workshop you will have learnt about the rules for writing sentences, but most importantly you will know how to interpret those rules in order to improve the clarity of your writing and the message you want to communicate.

Resources

mini-module Mini Modules
Reading and Note-Taking Mini Module
mini-module Resources
Draft Coach Quick Guide

Videos

Using Office 365: Word
Understanding the Assignment
Approaching Assignments

Upcoming Workshops

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