Academic Writing

If you’re doing a university degree, chances are you’ll have to do some academic writing. Whether it’s an essay, a report, a reflective journal, an exam, or a dissertation, every degree will include written assessment at some point. 

Academic writing can feel stressful because it seems so different than the writing we do in our day-to-day lives. The truth is, though, that with a little practice, everyone can get better at communicating their ideas through writing. 

Essay Bites

If you’re new to academic writing, we recommend you start with our Essay Bites resource, which works through the basics of the writing process. 


Going Further

Got a question that isn’t answered in Essay Bites? Never fear! We’ve got resources covering all aspects of academic writing, from critical analysis to structure to referencing. 

Search our resources using the links below, or the drop-down menu at the top of the page. 

Critical Analysis

What is Being Critical?

The TEA Structure

Research and Referencing

Using Sources

Research

Integrating Sources

Referencing

Using CiteThemRight

Planning and Structure

Planning Your Essay

Structure

Paragraph Structure

Reflective Writing

What is Reflective Writing?

Critical Reflection

Report Writing

Reports vs. Essays

Report Writing Style

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