Skip to Main Content

Workshop menu

Writing your first draft (academic writing series 2)

Overview
This workshop focuses on getting started with academic writing. Students will learn how to structure their assignment and also advice and tips for writing a first draft. The workshop will feature opportunities to ask questions and participate in activities. 

Level:
Intermediate 

Learning Outcomes:

  • Appreciate when and how to start writing an assignment 

  • Understand the structure of a general essay and how to write an introduction, main body, and conclusion  

  • Know a basic paragraph structure that can be used and modified to fit a student's writing style 

Pillars:
Prepare, Manage, Communicate

Supporting Resources:
Develop@Derby Writing at University guide provides information and guidance on different methods and techniques that students can use to improve their assignment writing. Topics covered include: structure and flow, grammar, improving your marks

Develop@Derby Types of Assessment guides details the most common types of assessment and how students can best approach them.