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LEARNING DIARY 4: Academic writing



Academic Writing

Thanks to various useful links I have put together a compilation of ideas into a useful list I can refer to of what I need to think about when writing an academic piece.


  • Collect information for your writing


  • Plan your writing


  • Choose main sections and key content.


  • What exactly do you need to do


  • What do you already know, and what do you need to find out?


  • Make a realistic time table, working back from your deadline


  • Plan time for your reading and research


  • Do a draft first which you'll improve as you go along


  • Allow time to review and edit your work
List of things to check for once I’ve finished the academic piece
  • It answers the question set.
  • It demonstrates understanding and clarity of thought.
  • It provides evidence of reading and research.
  • It supports any assertions by evidence.
  • It is well structured.
  • It is written in the appropriate style (Formal; impersonal and objective; cautious; personal)
  • It flows from one paragraph to another.
  • It is appropriately referenced.
  • It is interesting to read!

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