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.'
Voice in academic writing
'Good academic writers communicate their ideas simply and clearly, conveying a sense of wonder or excitement about their subject.'
Building a framework for writing
'Building a sturdy framework takes time and effort, but it’s the most important part of the writing process.'
Pictures make words
Max Adams During workshops with undergraduate, graduate or doctoral students, I use images – anything from films to works of art – to help them to develop their sense of story and visualise its shape. In great art, as in…
Inspiration plus perspiration
Creativity is a core feature of writing in the sciences as well as the arts.
Think in points
When you are planning your essay, it helps to get yourself into a critical frame of mind.
You before me: prioritising the reader
The thesis writer has to think carefully about what the reader needs to know at any given point. For maximum impact, it has to be ‘you before me’ all the way from first draft to viva.
Introductions and conclusions
It's often best to write your introduction at the end, when you know exactly what is in your assignment.