Who will benefit from this course?

The course is suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students who need to improve their writing and research skills for university, or those who are about to begin their university degree. Students of all academic writing backgrounds are welcome, regardless of their field of study and degree.

Course schedule

Week 1: Basics of Academic Writing, Writing for University, Essay Introductions

Week 2: Essay Structure and Planning

Week 3: Essay Structure and Planning Continued

Week 4: Critical Analysis and Writing the Essay Sections

Week 5: Critical Analysis and Interpretation of Evidence

Week 6: Essay Conclusions

Week 7: References and evaluating evidence

Week 8: Plagiarism and how to avoid it

The 8 weeks cover 5 individual units.

Each of the weekly sessions will be live streamed and will conclude with a brief, 15-minute Questions and Answers session.

The weekly sessions are interactive and the students will be invited to participate in reading and writing tasks.

Homework will be given for each week so students can practise. Homework feedback will be provided.

BONUS: Throughout the duration of the course students will have the opportunity to send one individual coursework (up to 2000 words) for a general review and feedback (usually £40 but included in your course fee - applies to the first 6 attendees who send this for review). Terms apply

Students will receive a copy of all handouts and PowerPoint slides.

Price Per Person: £149

SAVINGS: £211(normally £360 per person)

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LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• How to conduct research and develop critical analysis
• How to plan and structure an essay
• How to write essay introductions
• How to write essay conclusions
• Selection of academic sources
• Evaluation of academic evidence
• How to select sources
• How to avoid plagiarism

It is recommended that students who register attend all sessions. Once the course is underway, sessions cannot be rescheduled/rebooked.

Time: 6 pm - 7:30 pm GMT (this is UK local time), on 8 consecutive Tuesdays, starting 11 January 2022

All sessions take place via Zoom.

A link will be sent to all attendees closer to the day of commencement.

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