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Academic Writing Series: Refining your academic writing style

Develop your academic voice by using a range of textual strategies to refine your writing style.

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Date(s)
July 26, 2024
Location
Online (MS Teams)
Time
09:30 - 11:00

By attending this workshop, you will learn to:

•    Apply a range of textual strategies to refine your academic writing style
•    Analyse different methods to incorporate information from sources into sentences
•    Review punctuation and capitalisation rules
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Some textual features covered in this session include hedging language, vocabulary precision, and varied in-text citation techniques to fulfil your communicative intention. You will be encouraged to complete activities, engage with other students, and ask questions to extend your learning.

Meet the Consultant: Dr Abbie Edgar, Researcher Development Consultant

Abbie supports postgraduate students with their research development and is passionate about enabling them to reach their academic potential. Abbie has a PhD in Education and is a trained post-primary teacher.

Abbie's previous experience before taking up her role at the Graduate School included supporting undergraduate students with their academic skills in the Learning Development Service at QUB, working as a Support Provider for students with disabilities at QUB and as an Associate Lecturer at the Open University. 

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