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Number of items: 46.
Academic Skills - Introduction to Academic Writing
Justin Bradley . 23 Sep 2011 13:57
Justin Bradley . 23 Sep 2011 13:57
This short video introduces students to the notion of academic writing, emphasising the importance of following guidance provided in the module handbook. It gives some practical guidance and points to the importance of understanding key/direction words in assignment titles.
Academic Skills - Planning Your Assignment
Justin Bradley . 23 Sep 2011 11:40
Justin Bradley . 23 Sep 2011 11:40
An introduction to the processes involved in planning an academic assignment. The focus is on essay writing, rather than other forms of assignments such as reports or presentations, and particular advice is given in respect of essay structure. This will be of particular interest to new students and to staff who wish to help students to develop their academic writing.
Academic Skills - Planning Your Assignment
Justin Bradley . 19 Aug 2011 21:55
Justin Bradley . 19 Aug 2011 21:55
A short video introduction to the processes involved in planning an academic assignment. The focus is on essay writing, rather than other forms of assignments such as reports or presentations, and particular advice is given in respect of essay structure.
Academic Skills - Referencing Avoiding Plagiarism
Justin Bradley . 23 Sep 2011 14:22
Justin Bradley . 23 Sep 2011 14:22
This short video provides an introduction to the principles of referencing and gives some advice in respect of avoiding the pitfalls of plagiarism. It provides examples of using references both within text and also in the bibliography/reference list; useful for those constructing references for the first time.
Academic Skills - Studying at University
Justin Bradley . 23 Sep 2011 14:27
Justin Bradley . 23 Sep 2011 14:27
This resource is aimed at new students and provides some general advice about learning and succeeding in higher education. It also provides more specific guidance about accessing information resources for the first time.
Academic Skills - Studying at University
Justin Bradley . 19 Aug 2011 22:09
Justin Bradley . 19 Aug 2011 22:09
A short video providing general advice about learning and succeeding in higher education. It also provides more specific guidance about accessing information resources for the first time.
Academic Writing - Decoding the question
Justin Bradley . 23 Nov 2016 13:02
Justin Bradley . 23 Nov 2016 13:02
A short series of videos explaining Academic Writing - Decoding the Question
Annotated Bibliography
Justin Bradley . 12 Jul 2012 14:27
Justin Bradley . 12 Jul 2012 14:27
Resource provides an overview of what an annotated bibligraphy consists of.
Annotated bibliography
Justin Bradley . 06 Sep 2012 12:51
Justin Bradley . 06 Sep 2012 12:51
Guide offers an overview of what an annotated bibliography entails.
Citing & Referencing SAMPLE 1
Justin Bradley . 02 May 2017 14:49
Justin Bradley . 02 May 2017 14:49
Sample document to support Citing & Referencing - Academic Writing
Citing and Referencing video tutorials
Justin Bradley . 09 May 2017 15:26
Justin Bradley . 09 May 2017 15:26
A series of short videos explaining Citing and referencing
Day 2 Session 11 The Impact of Academic Writing Skills Support paper
Justin Bradley . 17 May 2012 14:06
Justin Bradley . 17 May 2012 14:06
Dissertation example 1 and 2
Justin Bradley . 27 Mar 2017 15:18
Justin Bradley . 27 Mar 2017 15:18
Example documents for dissertation
Academic Writing
Dissertation: 12 Top Tips (Education)
Justin Bradley . 04 Aug 2011 09:45
Justin Bradley . 04 Aug 2011 09:45
A guide for Faculty of Education students preparing to write a dissertation
Dissertations: Some basic pointers
Justin Bradley . 15 May 2015 15:04
Justin Bradley . 15 May 2015 15:04
Aimed at level 7 dissertation students to give them basic pointers for getting started with the dissertation and includes guidance on the literature review.
English Language Skills
Justin Bradley . 10 Dec 2013 15:31
Justin Bradley . 10 Dec 2013 15:31
A one-page document recommending and linking to websites offering English Language help particularly for those with English as a second or additional language.
Harvard Referencing for Health Students 2011
Justin Bradley . 19 Jul 2012 08:57
Justin Bradley . 19 Jul 2012 08:57
Brief guide indicating key areas of Harvard referencing for Health students.
Harvard referencing quick guide
Justin Bradley . 24 Jul 2012 14:40
Justin Bradley . 24 Jul 2012 14:40
Provides an overview of key examples of Harvard referencing
Harvard referencing quiz
Justin Bradley . 25 Jul 2012 10:25
Justin Bradley . 25 Jul 2012 10:25
Resource that can develop skills with key aspects regarding Harvard referencing
Hook & Eye Writing videos
Justin Bradley . 09 Jan 2017 16:21
Justin Bradley . 09 Jan 2017 16:21
A series of short animated motion graphics videos developed for GSBS LDC explaining Hook & Eye Writing.
Introduction to Academic Writing
Justin Bradley . 13 Jan 2016 11:07
Justin Bradley . 13 Jan 2016 11:07
The aim of this video is to explain the conventions of academic writing when writing reports.
Learning Services resources for international students
Justin Bradley . 25 Jul 2012 14:50
Justin Bradley . 25 Jul 2012 14:50
An outline of Learning Services English Language skills resources for international students with links to documents and websites.
Links to Academic Skills Resources
Justin Bradley . 02 Aug 2011 11:47
Justin Bradley . 02 Aug 2011 11:47
Provides information and links to resources that can help to develop academic skills
Links to Academic Skills Resources: Dissertation and Levels 6 & 7
Justin Bradley . 02 Aug 2011 11:53
Justin Bradley . 02 Aug 2011 11:53
Provides links to resources that can help with developing academic skills for students writing a dissertation and working at levels 6 & 7
Methodology Example 1
Justin Bradley . 10 Apr 2017 10:52
Justin Bradley . 10 Apr 2017 10:52
Methodology Example 1 document available to download from
GSBS, LDC, Academic Writing, Research Proposal & Dissertation, Dissertation, Methodology
Note-making template
Justin Bradley . 10 Jul 2013 09:56
Justin Bradley . 10 Jul 2013 09:56
A template which may be useful for students who are new to taking and making notes from academic texts.
Paragraph structure (SEED)
Justin Bradley . 28 Apr 2015 14:56
Justin Bradley . 28 Apr 2015 14:56
A useful mnemonic to help with paragraph structure.
Posing the question: an academic guide to planning essays
Justin Bradley . 03 Dec 2009 12:30
Justin Bradley . 03 Dec 2009 12:30
This guide will give you advice on picking your subject, question and methodology for an extended essay. It will also give you hints and tips on how to research for and structure the essay.
Research Proposal & Dissertation documents
Justin Bradley . 15 May 2017 12:45
Justin Bradley . 15 May 2017 12:45
Documents available to download from website GSBS LDC Academic Writing, Research Proposal & Dissertation
http://www.gcu.ac.uk/gsbs/ldc/academicwriting/researchproposalanddissertation/
SOLSTICE & CLTR 2012
Justin Bradley . 10 May 2012 13:49
Justin Bradley . 10 May 2012 13:49
Papers & Presentations from the 2012 conference
The critical reading process
Justin Bradley . 30 Jun 2015 10:00
Justin Bradley . 30 Jun 2015 10:00
A 2-page document to illustrate the principles of critical reading
UniSkills: Critical Analysis Explained
Justin Bradley . 24 Jul 2012 12:39
Justin Bradley . 24 Jul 2012 12:39
Library & Learning Services Guide - Critical Analysis Explained
UniSkills: Essay Analysis - a self help checklist
Justin Bradley . 03 Oct 2011 12:56
Justin Bradley . 03 Oct 2011 12:56
A self evaluation tool aimed at students who are new to academic writing
UniSkills: Hyphens, Dashes and Brackets
Justin Bradley . 31 Aug 2011 14:48
Justin Bradley . 31 Aug 2011 14:48
How to use hyphens, dashes and brackets correctly
UniSkills: Proofreading Tips
Justin Bradley . 18 Sep 2012 08:20
Justin Bradley . 18 Sep 2012 08:20
A short guide offering some practical tips to help with proof-reading.
UniSkills: Question Marks, Colons and Semi-Colons
Justin Bradley . 31 Aug 2011 14:50
Justin Bradley . 31 Aug 2011 14:50
How to use question marks, colons and semi-colons correctly
UniSkills: What is academic writing?
Justin Bradley . 24 Jul 2012 12:45
Justin Bradley . 24 Jul 2012 12:45
A brief description of the purpose of academic writing aimed at students who are new to (or considering) higher education.
Unpacking the Assignment question
Justin Bradley . 19 Jan 2012 13:09
Justin Bradley . 19 Jan 2012 13:09
Lists and explains some of the terms used in assignment titles.