Academic Writing Module

This module was created to be a 50-minute workshop. However, you can put it down and come back to it at any point. The following video introduces you to the module and explain the content covered in the module. Use the Table of Contents below or the left-hand menu to navigate your way through the module.

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Table of Contents

Non-academic vs academic language Learn the difference between non-academic and academic language

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Essay writing process Understand the different steps in the writing process

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Preparation work Before you start writing, there are a few things that you need to have a clear understanding of.

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Analysing the questions Learn how to use the Four Step Approach to analyse your essay question

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Brainstorming and creating an argument Once you've broken down the assignment question, it's time to brainstorm ideas.

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Starting to research Create a customised document that tracks which areas of your research you need to do more work on.

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Gathering and processing information Learn what resources are reliable and what academic integrity is.

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Essay structure Learn how an essay is structured.

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Revise, edit, proofread Learn a way to revise, edit and proofread your draft

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Summary Re-cap of the main points of the Academic Writing module

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