Write a successful abstract
A good abstract tells the story of your research, explains its significance and shows the reader what your research achieves.
Weave a narrative thread—in 3 easy steps
We cannot resist the lure of a good story. A desire to see a narrative also permeates many areas of academia.
How to write clearly and concisely
Students want their text to get to the point, and for their argument to be easy to understand. Their writing needs to be clear and concise.
Getting through sticking points in your PhD thesis
In the final phase of your PhD, approach late-stage setbacks in practical ways to distract from the doubts.
Where is your reader?
When you're writing, picture yourself working in a room and re-position your imagined reader as you progress.
Think like a writer
Connect with your writerly self and try thinking about your writing in the way that professional writers do.
To communicate more clearly, look to your feet
Next time you are about to throw that double-glazing brochure in the recycling bin, stop. It is worth studying how the language and look have been crafted.
Smooth your reader’s journey
Provide guidance for your reader to help them to navigate smoothly through your document without losing the thread of your argument.
The art and craft of editing
Use focussed tasks to turn editing from a fuzzy, depressing process into a proactive, task-based operation with clear goals.
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.