Evidence for eyes and ears: teaching sentence style online
When re-designing workshops for online delivery, I try to exploit the auditory and visual potential of the platform to enhance what I’m communicating.
Stylish segues
To make your writing flow, take the outgoing idea from the end of a paragraph and show how it connects to the idea in the next one.
Parts of speech – the pictorial way
Here's an enjoyable way to learn how the different parts of speech affect your writing style.
Voice in academic writing
'Good academic writers communicate their ideas simply and clearly, conveying a sense of wonder or excitement about their subject.'
Free reading
To keep your writing in shape, do some reading outside your subject area for inspiration.
Logical ligaments
Words such as ‘therefore’ and ‘however’ have a specific use - make sure you are using them correctly.
Break up long sentences
Always check your writing for over-long sentences and insert a full stop.
Orwellian versus stained-glass window prose
To communicate well, make sure critical information is first and foremost.