Sep
4
- Essay structure
- Effective introductions, body paragraphs and conclusions
- Linking your ideas effectively
- The process of essay writing
Thu, 4 September 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Sep
8
- How to review literature in a systematic manner
- How to structure a literature review
- How to integrate ideas in a literature review
Mon, 8 September 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Sep
9
- Common characteristics of academic writing
- Understanding lecturers’ expectations
- Formal versus informal language
- Where to find resources to help you with academic writing
Tue, 9 September 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Sep
10
- What it means to think, read and write critically in an academic context
- The difference between descriptive and analytical writing
- Using your academic voice
Wed, 10 September 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Sep
11
- Learn when and how to paraphrase, summarise and quote
- Learn how to use other people's words correctly
- Use reporting verbs effectively
Thu, 11 September 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Sep
18
- Understand the genre of reflective writing in terms of purpose, language and structure
- To learn the essential stages of reflective writing
- Become a reflective practitioner in your current studies and future field
Thu, 18 September 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Oct
2
- What is an argument in the academic context?
- What makes a strong argument?
- How to evaluate, synthesise and present evidence from your sources effectively
Thu, 2 October 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Oct
7
- Strategies for correcting common writing problems, including:
- Sentence structure
- Grammatical errors
- Lack of evidence to support claims
Tue, 7 October 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Oct
8
- Report types
- Reports vs essays
- Report structure and components
- Use of tables and figures Appendices
Wed, 8 October 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Oct
9
- What is plagiarism and academic integrity?
- Strategies for avoiding plagiarism
- Resources for developing academic writing skills
Thu, 9 October 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
