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Enhancing your academic writing (academic writing series 3)

Overview
In this session students will learn how to improve the flow of their writing, how to write formally and use academic language. The workshop will feature opportunities to ask questions and participate in activities. 

Level:
Intermediate 

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand what flow is, and methods of adding flow into an assignment 

  • Know the minimum standards of formal writing 

  • Have confidence to maintain individual writing style within formal writing conventions 

Pillars:
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.