Make your writing flow
Flow is never a problem if you know what your argument is, you can identify the points and you know which order they should take.
Writing for visual thinkers
Academic writing is a significant challenge for predominantly visual thinkers. Here are some ways to help them to convert an explosion of connected ideas into a linear format.
Wrestling with the question
Wrestling with the question indicates that you’re not accepting the usual assumptions and you’re up for a battle of ideas.
Working with your word limit
Cherise Saywell When coaching students nervous about the blank page, I’ve often used the word limit as a technique for getting started. A big project, such as a PhD thesis, is less intimidating once you break it down. For example,…
Printing your work
Printing a draft is like taking out a map halfway through a journey to remind yourself of where you’re going.
A critical thinking game
Students use critical thinking all the time but often aren't sure how to apply it to academic tasks.
Paragraphs: the stepping stones in your argument
'Swiftly reading your own or other people’s work for the flow of ideas across paragraphs is a great way to improve your argumentation.'
Logical ligaments
Words such as ‘therefore’ and ‘however’ have a specific use - make sure you are using them correctly.