Before you start your research, you will need to think about what you are being asked to do and how you will approach your assignment. These videos will help you get started on your initial planning.

Breaking down the question

Breaking down the question workshop presented by Andrew Sinclair on 27 January 2022. Presented as part of the Developing your academic writing series.

(Duration: 50 minutes, 37 seconds.)

What is critical thinking?

What is critical thinking workshop presented by Andrew Sinclair and Jules Mundair on 30 September 2021. 

(Duration: 49 Minutes, 39 seconds.)

What is PICO?

(Duration: 3 minutes, 26 seconds.)

Reading is a critical part of your studies. You will be engaging with potentially complex sources and using them as part of your work. These videos will offer tips and strategies on how to get the best out of your reading.

Managing your reading 

Managing your reading workshop presented by Paul Brewer on 21 October 2021. 

(Duration: 60 minutes, 12 seconds.)

Evaluating your source material

Evaluating your source material workshop delivered by David Bedford on 10 February 2022. Presented as part of the Developing your academic writing series.

(Duration: 63 minutes, 47 seconds.)

Writing a university assignment is likely to be different to any other form and style of writing you have produced. Watch these videos to learn the key requirements of good academic writing and enhance your own academic writing skills.

Developing your academic writing

Developing your academic writing workshop presented by Andrew Sinclair on 27 January 2022. Presented as part of WinterFest 2022.

(Duration: 50 minutes, 37 seconds.)

Identifying your position and developing your argument

Identifying your position and developing your argument workshop delivered by Andrew Sinclair on 17 February 2022. Presented as part of the Developing your academic writing series.

(Duration: 33 minutes, 40 seconds.)

Structuring your dissertation

Structuring your dissertation workshop presented by Andrew Sinclair on 20 October 2021. 

(Duration: 42 minutes, 24 seconds.)

Using verbs and adverbs in your writing: part 2 - adverbs

Using verbs and adverbs in your writing: part 2 - adverbs workshop delivered by Andrew Sinclair on 28 October 2022. 

(Duration: 30 minutes, 55 seconds.)