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Academic writing

You probably have experience writing in school, on social media or at work, but academic writing has its own structures, rules and conventions. Explore the process of academic writing in this section to write your assignments with confidence.

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Criticality and argument

How to use critical thinking and argumentation in your studies

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Quoting, paraphrasing and summarising

Explore the differences and how to do it right

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Planning and structuring your writing

How to approach your writing for different assessments

 

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Editing and proofreading

How to go from first draft to finished product, error free

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Academic ~voice

How to make your writing sound formal and academic

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Reflective writing

Reflect on your work and practice with academic foundations

 

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