Academic Writing

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Academic Writing
   1. Thinking about academic writing
   2. Academic Writing Activity
   3. Overview 1: What is expected of you as a student
   4. Overview 2: The key elements of a good essay
2. Essay Writing
3. Different writing styles
4. Back to Study Skills Introduction

Academic Writing Activity

Retrieve a piece of your own recently assessed written work or, if that is not available to you, then select a professional journal article you have enjoyed reading recently. Having read your essay / article decide:

What are the key features of academic writing?

When you are ready you can view a model answer.

model answer