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Top Twenty Errors in Undergraduate Writing
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The errors referred to in the name are grammar (usually sentence structure), vocabulary and punctuation errors.
The errors referred to in the name are grammar (usually sentence structure), vocabulary and punctuation errors.
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UCL Academic Integrity
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UCL's main page for Academic Integrity with links to other resources.
UCL's main page for Academic Integrity with links to other resources.
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UCLU Language + Writing Support Programme
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One-to-one and group writing help for international students from the UCLU
One-to-one and group writing help for international students from the UCLU
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Using Academic Language
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An introductory guide to academic writing style, with online practice exercises.
An introductory guide to academic writing style, with online practice exercises.
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Using Evidence: Synthesis
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A guide to synthesising evidence including 3 short videos and different types of synthesis.
A guide to synthesising evidence including 3 short videos and different types of synthesis.
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Using Literary Quotations
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A guide to when and how to use literary quotations including punctuation.
A guide to when and how to use literary quotations including punctuation.
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Using words positively
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A pdf short guide to avoiding sexist and other offensive language in your writing.
A pdf short guide to avoiding sexist and other offensive language in your writing.
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What's wrong with the Passive Voice
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A guide to when you should and shouldn't use the passive voice in your writing.
A guide to when you should and shouldn't use the passive voice in your writing.
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Write Clearly: Style
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Guide to writing in a clear, precise academic style.
Guide to writing in a clear, precise academic style.
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Write Clearly: Using Evidence Effectively
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Guide to selecting, analysing and incorporating evidence.
Guide to selecting, analysing and incorporating evidence.
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Write Clearly: Using Quotations in Your Essay
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Guide to effectively using and integrating quotations into academic writing.
Guide to effectively using and integrating quotations into academic writing.
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Writer's Web
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The writing website of the University of Richmond (in the US). Lots of advice and links.
The writing website of the University of Richmond (in the US). Lots of advice and links.
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Writing a Critical Review
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Guide to writing critical reviews including structure, evaluation criteria and samples.
Guide to writing critical reviews including structure, evaluation criteria and samples.
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Writing an Abstract for your Research Paper
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A guide to writing abstracts in social sciences, humanities and sciences with analysis of samples.
A guide to writing abstracts in social sciences, humanities and sciences with analysis of samples.
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Writing an Essay
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A pdf guide to the process of writing an academic essay from Bristol University.
A pdf guide to the process of writing an academic essay from Bristol University.
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Writing at University: a Guide for Students
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A classic handbook of academic writing focusing on both the written text and the proccess. Particulary strong on writing in different disciplines - ebook (requires library login)
A classic handbook of academic writing focusing on both the written text and the proccess. Particulary strong on writing in different disciplines - ebook (requires library login)
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Writing Book Reviews in Political Science
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A very brief guide to writing book reviews in Political Science including suggestions for criteria to judge the book organisation of the book review.
A very brief guide to writing book reviews in Political Science including suggestions for criteria to judge the book organisation of the book review.
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Writing Critical Analysis Papers
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A guide to writing critical analysis in the arts, including potential points of criticism and structure.
A guide to writing critical analysis in the arts, including potential points of criticism and structure.
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Writing in Different Disciplines
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A collection of links to discipline-specific writing advice and help at American universities.
A collection of links to discipline-specific writing advice and help at American universities.
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Writing in the Disciplines
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Links to guides to writing in 24 different disciplines.
Links to guides to writing in 24 different disciplines.
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Writing in your own voice
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A short guide to writer's voice with some online activities
A short guide to writer's voice with some online activities
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Writing up Your University Assignments and Research Projects
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Divided into two parts: the fundamentals of academic writing (focusing on the text) and putting together your research (focusing on the process) - ebook (requires library login).
Divided into two parts: the fundamentals of academic writing (focusing on the text) and putting together your research (focusing on the process) - ebook (requires library login).
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BBC Learning English
A huge site full of useful materials to learn and practise general English
A huge site full of useful materials to learn and practise general English
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British Council Learn English
Listening, grammar, vocab, games, IELTS and business. There is a charge for the courses.
Listening, grammar, vocab, games, IELTS and business. There is a charge for the courses.
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ESOL Courses
Free English courses online - all levels
Free English courses online - all levels
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How to Write a History Essay
A blog post from a UCL History lecturer explaining how to write a good History essay. Much of the advice applies to other subjects too.
A blog post from a UCL History lecturer explaining how to write a good History essay. Much of the advice applies to other subjects too.
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Writing Skills for STEM Students
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Dr Manni Bhatti , 2017
Pre-sessional lecture, 27 June 2017
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Pre-sessional lecture, 27 June 2017
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Great British Journeys
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Michael Waterhouse
In this fascinating series, Nick Crane investigates eight epic and challenging journeys, following in the footsteps of our greatest indigenous explorers.In the 1930s and 40s, HV Morton undertook the first tour of Scotland in a motor car, creating a new type of travel writing.
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- History
- Humanities
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In this fascinating series, Nick Crane investigates eight epic and challenging journeys, following in the footsteps of our greatest indigenous explorers.In the 1930s and 40s, HV Morton undertook the first tour of Scotland in a motor car, creating a new type of travel writing.
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The Secret History of Writing
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How the invention of writing gave humanity a history. From hieroglyphs to emojis, an exploration of the way in which the technology of writing has shaped the world we live in.
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- English subtitles
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How the invention of writing gave humanity a history. From hieroglyphs to emojis, an exploration of the way in which the technology of writing has shaped the world we live in.