Resources

We all make mistakes in our writing, but can you spot where you make mistakes and - if so - how to put them right? In this workshop, we go through, one by one, what we've found to be the most common writing errors in student work. From comma splices to sentence structure, we'll look at errors that can undermine the impact of your writing or even change the meaning of what you're trying to say.

The ability to paraphrase is very important to your chances of finding academic success on your programme of study. It's a skill that not only helps you to demonstrate your understanding of key issues and ideas; it also plays a part in helping you to develop a more critical approach in your work. In this workshop, we'll look at what it is and why it's so important. We'll also give you some practical tips on how you can start to paraphrase with confidence.

Integrating the views you find in academic sources into your own writing isn't easy. By using the technique of 'voices' you can add greater depth to your argument and the points you're making. In addition, you will more easily develop a more critical approach to these sources. In this session, we'll explain the concept of 'voices' and look at how it works in various samples of writing.

Do you find it difficult to say exactly what you mean when you're writing? Does your writing just not look right? In this workshop, we'll look at a few techniques to help you write with clarity and precision. A workshop designed to help you write with clarity and precision, as you're required to do if you're going to be successful in your assessed work. It's not easy to get across exactly what you mean when writing. In this workshop, we'll not only look at the importance of writing clearly and precisely in assessment criteria; we'll explore techniques – such as sentence structure – that will help you to say what you mean.

What are your concerns about writing for assessment? What feedback have you had about your own writing? In this workshop, we'll explore some of the key features of high quality writing. We'll also consider the purpose of writing, as seen through assessment criteria. Join us to revisit some of the key ideas about writing for assessment in light of any feedback you've received.