1. 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

2. 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
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3. 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

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

5. 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

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4.Resources for enhancing your academic writing style

7. 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.
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8. 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? or website

9. Any questions?