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Lydia Syson

Editing like a pro

Finessing an argument and spotting typos need different mindsets. Whether you’re writing an essay or a PhD, you need to be the editor as well as the author.
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The power of verbs

To raise the quality of your writing, check your verbs. Select verbs that say exactly what you mean and carry the right amount of weight.
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Sanjida O'Connell

The hero argument

To make your writing as engaging and convincing as possible, it’s worth giving the counter-argument sufficient space and understanding.
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Paraphrasing: what it is and how to do it

Swapping the author’s words for your own, even with the help of the thesaurus, won’t save you from plagiarism. Indeed, although the thesaurus is a useful writing tool, it can also be a trap. In a PhD, dissertation or essay, successful paraphrasing is taking the nub of someone else’s argument and relating it to the point you are making.
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How to bring your voice into reflective writing

Dr Lucy English Reflective writing is used in subjects as varied as education, nursing, sociology and the creative arts as a method to reflect on the learning experience. Students often find reflective writing difficult. How do you write about your…

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