Writing at University

Learn how to boost your academic writing. Develop a skill that will help you get good grades throughout your University career.

 

General help

We recommend you take a look at the following Skills eLearning topics if you need help with these academic writing skills:

  • style
  • structure
  • using evidence
  • demonstrating critical analysis
  • reflective writing
  • proofreading.

Academic writing tips

What is covered:

  • Using an appropriate style for academic writing.
  • Writing objectively and with caution.
  • Showing the connections between your ideas.
  • The importance of drafting and editing.
Formats:

Using evidence in your work

What is covered:

  • How to paraphrase and summarise evidence correctly in your writing.
  • Why it's important to use in text citations.
  • When to use direct quotations.
Formats:

Approaching your essay

What is covered:

  • How and when to get started with your first draft.
  • How to structure paragraphs and essays.
  • What to include in an introduction and conclusion.
  • How you can use evidence to write objectively.

Formats:

Introduction to referencing

What is covered:

  • What referencing is and why it is important.
  • Types of information you need to reference.
  • How to identify what you are referencing.

Critical writing

What is covered:

  • What critical thinking is and the benefits of critical thinking.
  • How to critically analyse.
  • The difference between critical and descriptive writing.
Formats:

Proofreading and editing

What is covered:

  • The purpose of proofreading your work.
  • Useful techniques for proofreading and editing.
Formats:

Introduction to reflective writing

What is covered:

  • What reflective writing is and how to write reflectively.
  • Introduction to a model that helps you to reflect.
Formats:

Creating references using APA 7th edition

What is covered:

  • What the APA 7th style looks like in your work.
  • How to use in-text citations.
  • What your reference list is for.
  • How to format you references.

How to benefit from feedback

What is covered:

  • How to recognise when you are receiving feedback.
  • How to use feedback to develop yourself.
Formats:

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