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.

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.

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.