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Louise Livesey Academic Skills Adviser Writing in an Academic Style: Different Formats and Writing at Word Level This workshop will: Establish the difference between academic writing and other written formats Provide guiding principles when writing for assessment at word level Offer practical follow-on resources for enhancing your academic style when writing Complete register and LHS grid on feedback sheet Is aimed at Level 1 undergraduates Louise Livesey Academic Skills Adviser

Differences between academic writing and other written formats The Plan… Differences between academic writing and other written formats Not wasting words by being concise Substituting short words for long words Resources for enhancing your academic writing style All appear on click

Grammar Vocabulary Abbreviation Punctuation Voice Structure 1.Difference between academic writing and other formats Elements to watch for Grammar Vocabulary Abbreviation Punctuation Voice Structure 1st/3rd person Clarity Precise Concise Evidence Prose/lists/ Headings/bullets

Improves academic voice 2.Not wasting words by being concise Every words matters ‘Write tight’ Helps with word count Improves academic voice

Stronger Less complicated Does NOT impress Easier to see point 3.Substituting short words for long words Why? Stronger Less complicated Does NOT impress Easier to see point Makes sense Right choice

http://www.phrasebank.manchester.ac.uk/ http://www.chompchomp.com/ 4.Resources for enhancing your academic writing style http://www.phrasebank.manchester.ac.uk/ http://www.chompchomp.com/ www.brad.ac.uk/academic-skills

References Cottrell, S. (2001) Teaching Study Skills and Supporting Learning. Palgrave Study Guides. 4th ed. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan Ltd. Cottrell, S. (2013) The Study Skills Handbook. Palgrave Study Guides. 4th ed. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan Ltd. Coyle, M. and Peck, J. (2005) Write It Right: A handbook for students. Palgrave Study Guides. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan Ltd. Neville, C. (2009) How to Improve Your Assignment Results. Maidenhead: OUP. Clip art - question

Academic Skills Advice Service Where are we? Chesham Building B0.23 What do we do? Support undergraduate students with their academic skills by running clinics and workshops, having bookable appointment slots, and enabling students to drop-in for Instant Action. Who are we? Michael and Helen specialise in Maths Support; Lucy and Russell advise students on academic study skills; and I (Louise) deliver the workshops When can you come for help? Everyday both face to face and on-line How do I get in touch? Email: academic-skills@brad.ac.uk or website www.brad.ac.uk/academic-skills

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