On this page you will find all of our writing support including:
Explore the purpose and process of writing an essay. Find out how you can ensure that your themes run throughout your work, and that every section of your essay supports your argument.
In this resource we explore what abstracts are, what they should contain and how they differ in different contexts.
In this resource we explore how scientific reports differ from general report writing, including structure, conventions and other key elements.
This resource explores the principles behind referencing, highlighting why it is good academic practice. You will also explore how you can use references as evidence for your argument and how to differentiate the ideas of others from your own voice..
This resource explores key elements of producing a written report. Including, structure, purpose, language and referencing; It highlights important considerations to help you write clear and concise reports.
This resource outlines a five-step technique you can use to help you to identify what your main arguments are, and to organise your ideas into a coherent structure.
This resource looks at the purposes and contexts in which you make notes. It also provides an overview of different note-making techniques and which purpose these techniques are most effective for.
This resource explores how to be critical, highlighting practical strategies you can use in your academic reading and writing that will enable you to demonstrate critical analysis in your assignments.
This resource explores three vital elements to review when proofreading your work - flow, clarity and accuracy - and gives you a chance to learn about and apply some techniques to ensure that you check your work properly.
Attend this workshop to learn techniques needed to plan, structure and write an effective essay.
Attend this workshop to learn and discuss ways to incorporate the work of others into your writing. You will explore ways to balance the work of others, and your own voice.
Attend this work to learn how to discuss queries, share tips and gain advice in relation to writing introductions that are fit for purpose.
Attend this workshop to work with your peers and learn how proofreading can improve your marks and practice applying proofreading strategies to sample pieces of work.
Read this to explore the purpose of an introduction and what it should include.
Read this to explore the purpose, structure and content that should go into the main body of your essay or assignment.
Read this to explore what you need to consider, include and avoid when writing an effective conclusion.
Read this blog to explore different strategies for concise writing in your dissertation.
Read this Library student team blog to learn tips and tricks for improving your writing.
In this blog our student team discusses how adding visual elements to your writing can help you understand and communicate your ideas.
Find out what strategies, tips and techniques the Library student team use when proofreading their work.
Read this blog by one of the Library Student Team on how the Royal Literary Fund Fellow was able to support them when writing her dissertation.
