1. Writing Development Centre

2. Common problems with academic writing  Understanding the assignment question  Planning and structuring the assignment  Writing critically  Using sources appropriately  Using appropriate vocabulary and style  Writing clearly and accurately

3. Academic writing  Is highly structured and logically developed  Requires evaluation of arguments, models or theories  Examines both arguments and counterarguments  Claims are based on evidence  Source materials are always acknowledged (failure to do this results in PLAGIARISM)  Conclusions are important (though they may not be clear-cut)  Uses formal language

4. Improving your writing: Online resources Writing Development Centre Online Resources http://www.ncl.ac.uk/students/wdc/learning/

5. Improving your writing: Lectures, seminars and workshops Generic (open to all students Timetable available at: http://www.ncl.ac.uk/students/wdc/group/generic/ School-based (for certain degree programmes) Timetable available at: http://www.ncl.ac.uk/students/wdc/group/school/

6. Improving your writing: One-to-one sessions Book an appointment online at: http://www.ncl.ac.uk/students/wdc/support/

7. Opening hours The Centre is open to students at the following times: Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm Friday 9am to 1pm

8. How to contact us Address:Writing Development Centre Level 2 Robinson Library Web: http://www.ncl.ac.uk/students/wdchttp://www.ncl.ac.uk/students/wdc E-mail: wdc@ncl.ac.ukwdc@ncl.ac.uk