Understand your question
It is essential that you understand what the assignment is asking of you before you attempt to answer the question.
- Our useful guide explains how to break down your question, provides the definitions of common task words and outlines ways of beginning to tackle your assignment.
- This Canvas course is a useful introduction to academic writing with specific sections on understanding your assignment, planning and structuring, writing types etc.
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Research
The first place that you should check to start your research is the resource list for your module, you can find you modules resource list at the ResourceLists@Bham homepage.
This short video explains how you can find your way around your resource list. [should we use a Youtube video? Also, the sound quality is not good - a lot of hiss in the background etc]
For further support on working with resource lists, see our full guide.
Beyond your modules resource list, you can also use:
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Planning and outlining
Based on what your research, you can use the following resources to develop a detailed essay plan:
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Writing up
This guide provides tips and tricks for the overall writing process from start to finish.
Writing style
This video outlines tips for the final touches of your writing including writing concisely and signposting:
See also:
Critical writing
Fieldwork/placement and reflective reports
Scientific writing
Dissertation/projects and literature review
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Referencing
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