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Academic Writing Skills Guide
Planning & the Writing Process
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Academic Writing Skills Guide: Planning & the Writing Process
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What is Academic Writing?
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Key Features of Academic Writing
Planning & the Writing Process
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The Writing Process
Understanding Assignments
Brainstorming Techniques
Planning Your Assignments
Beginning Your Writing
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Thesis Statements
Writing Drafts
Structuring Your Assignment
How to Deal With Writer's Block
Paragraphs, Introductions & Conclusions
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Using Paragraphs
Conclusions
Introductions
Revising, Editing & Proofreading
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Revising & Editing
Proofreading
Grammar & Punctuation
Further Improve Your Writing
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Reporting Verbs
Signposting, Transitions & Linking Words/Phrases
Using Lecturers' Feedback
Learn about semester/assignment planning and steps for the writing process
Learn how to understand assignments and why it matters
Explore brainstorming techniques to help with the writing process
Find out the benefits of planning your assignments and how to plan them
