What is persuasive writing?
We all write differently according to the purpose of our writing. If compiling a shopping list, for example, you have nobody but yourself to persuade that you need bananas; just …
Course: Preparing for University
Tell us what you think
Well done on completing Week 6 of the Preparing for University course. Please click the following link to evaluate this weeks’ content – it should take no more than 3 …
Tell us what you think
Well done on completing Week 6 of the Preparing for University course. Please click the following link to evaluate this weeks’ content – it should take no more than 3 …
Reviewing what you have written
To get the most out of this, you need to have a good gap between this step and the previous step. Reviewing your writing is always better and more productive …
Top tips
Here are some top tips for you from undergraduates who have just completed their first year.
Top tips from this week
Top tips from this week. It is first important to understand what the essay question/statement is asking of you. Unpick the question or statement, and then set out your argument. …
The lecturers’ perspective
Here is a video of lecturers talking about problems they encounter with students and structure.
Going through the structure of the paragraph
There is no one answer or solution, this is just one opinion of how the paragraph can be improved. Comments on some of the problems with the paragraph are in …
The difference between a pre-university and a university environment
Being in higher education is about learning to think and work at a higher level. This manifests itself in your ability to appreciate what an essay question is asking of …
Writing paragraphs: Examples
Below are a series of poorly constructed paragraphs and possible solutions. Put yourself in the place of a teacher. Criticise the structure of each paragraph and suggest how it might …
Seeking help with feedback
Feedback on assignments is one of the points where you get personal attention on the work you produce. This is because many university classes are very large and you won’t …
Top tips
Here are some top tips for you from undergraduates who have just completed their first year.
Undergraduate views on structure
Given what you have heard, is there anything you could do to help yourself prepare for the transition to a university-style essay?
Understanding feedback that relates to structure
When your get marked coursework back at university, you will be given feedback which will tell you about how well you have structured your work and used sources of information. …
Seminar about structure
Do the students in this video raise similar points that you have thought about? Do you agree with what they are saying? How would you answer the questions the lecturer …
How to write a cover letter
We take a look at everything you need to know about cover letters and how …
Everything you need to know about blended learning
We take a closer look at blended learning, exploring what it is, the different models, …
What is imposter syndrome, and how can you deal with it?
Most people have experienced feeling like an imposter at some point in their lives, so …
Gratitude and happiness: the importance of being grateful
Discover how the simple practise of gratitude can bring a host of different benefits to …