Academic Writing

This session will be an introduction to the fundamentals of academic writing.

It will offer advice on structuring an effective argument, how to link paragraphs for cohesion, and demonstrate how to use evidence effectively in your writing.

This workshop is designed to help you build a strong foundation in written communication for academic purposes and beyond, allowing you to approach your assignments with confidence.

You can register for the workshop via the calendar of events.

This session supports students working on longer and more complex assignments, such as dissertations or final-year projects.

The workshop will address how you structure extended writing, develop critical arguments, synthesise sources, and write with clarity and academic rigour. These skills are essential for performing well in your final assignments, as you write longer and more specialist research.

Therefore, this workshop will provide you with a solid basis for you to confidently achieve your aims in your final year

You can register for the workshop via the calendar of events.

This session is intended for students writing at Level 7 (PG or PGT). It is suitable across disciplines and explores writing at postgraduate level. 

The session is designed to help you understand the step from undergraduate to post-graduate marking criteria, and what is expected of you at this level.

This workshop will help you develop your academic voice and offer advice on how to impart it in your writing. We will demonstrate strategies for critically engaging with literature and how to articulate original arguments in your research. We will also explore the importance of tone, structure and clarity for your academic writing.

You can register for the workshop via the calendar of events.