On this page you'll find all of our writing support including:
Explore the purpose and process of writing an essay through this interactive guide. We demonstrate how you can ensure your ideas are coherent and logical, so that every section of your essay supports your argument.
Learn about abstracts and how to write one using this interactive guide. We show what an abstract should contain, how it differs from other kinds of writing, and how they vary across different contexts.
Explore the purpose and process of writing a literature review through this interactive guide. We demonstrate how to organise your notes, thoughts and ideas in a structured way so that you can group, compare, and analyse your research sources.
Learn how scientific reports differ from general report writing using this interactive guide. We cover the structure, conventions, and other key elements of reports.
Understand the principles behind referencing and why it's critical to good academic practice through this interactive guide. We'll also explore how you can use references as evidence for your argument and how to differentiate the ideas of others from your own voice.
Explore key elements of producing a written report through this interactive guide. Covering structure, purpose, language and referencing, it highlights important considerations to help you write clear and concise reports.
In this guide, you will explore how to develop a strong argument and communicate it effectively, whether in writing or in an oral presentation.
Examining note making for different contexts, this guide considers the importance of making notes and organising them for continued use in your learning. We introduce different note-making strategies and ways to ensure your notes effectively support your studies.
Interrogate what it means to be critical through this interactive guide. We highlight practical strategies you can use in your academic reading and writing, through which you'll be able to demonstrate the sought-after skill of critical analysis in your assignments.
Examining editing and proofreading as different stages of developing your work, this guide takes you through a range of strategies to help you make your work the best it can be.
Attend this workshop to learn techniques needed to plan, structure, and write an effective essay.
Attend this workshop to learn and discuss ways to incorporate the work of others into your writing. You will explore ways to balance the work of others with your own voice.
Attend this workshop to learn the conventions of reflective writing and how it differs from academic essay writing. You will also write a draft of several key elements of a reflective writing piece and receive feedback.
Attend this workshop to learn how to discuss queries, share tips, and gain advice in relation to writing introductions that are fit for purpose.
Attend this workshop to work with your peers, learn how proofreading can improve your marks, and practise applying proofreading strategies to sample pieces of work.
In this podcast we will introduce you to essay writing and its most common elements.
Writing critically means analysing and discussing ideas, not just describing them. Listen to this podcast to find out more.
Discover what reflective writing is, why it matters, and how to structure it using models like Gibbs. The podcast includes strategies for improving tone, analysis, and planning for future growth.
Read this Library Student Team blogpost to learn tips and tricks for improving your writing.
In this blogpost our Student Team members discuss how adding visual elements to your writing can help you understand and communicate your ideas.
Find out what strategies, tips, and techniques the Library Student Team use when proofreading their work.
Read this blogpost by one of the Library Student Team on how the Royal Literary Fund Fellow was able to support her when writing her dissertation.
Royal Literary Fund Fellow Lizzie delves into the craft of reflective writing, its benefits, and what you can do to improve your skills to write reflectively.
