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Academic Writing Skills Guide: Home

What is Academic Writing?

Get to know the key features of academic writing in this section to help you develop the skills for writing in college.

Planning & the Writing Process

Learn about the planning and writing process for academic writing in this section as well as how to interpret assignments and explore some brainstorming and planning techniques.

Beginning Your Writing

This section looks at how to begin your writing by learning about thesis statements, writing drafts, how to structure your assignment and how to deal with writer’s block.

Paragraphs, Introductions & Conclusions

In this section, learn how to build better paragraphs and what to include in introductions and conclusions.

Revising, Editing & Proofreading

This section explores the importance of revising, editing, and proofreading your written work in college as well as some tips for what to look out for.

Further Improve Your Writing

In this section, learn how to further develop the words and phrases you use in your writing and how to use your lecturers’ feedback to improve your grades.

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