Supporting your dissertation: workshop series
These workshops will be held online and will be recorded. They are suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Writing your literature review
The literature review is an important component of a dissertation. This workshop will explore what an effective literature review involves, focusing on how to structure a review, and how to write critically about the literature.
Thursday 5 February 2026, 12:00-13:00 (UK time)
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Writing skills for your dissertation (secondary research)
This workshop will focus on some key writing skills for your dissertations. This will include:
- How to use signposting to structure your argument
- Writing critically
- What to include in your introduction and conclusion
- Approaches to editing and proofreading
Wednesday 11 February 2026, 13:00-14:00 (UK time)
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Writing skills for your dissertation (primary research)
This workshop will focus on some key writing skills for your dissertations. This will include:
- How to use signposting to structure your argument
- Writing critically
- What to include in your introduction and conclusion
- Approaches to editing and proofreading
Tuesday 17 February 2026, 13:00-14:00 (UK time)
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Building on your skills workshops
Using EndNote 21 to store references
New to reference management software or EndNote 21? Come along to this session which will cover the basics: loading EndNote 21, importing references, creating groups, and connecting your EndNote 21 library with MS Word.
Tuesday 10 February 2026, 13:00-14:00 (UK time)
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Improve your academic writing
Looking to develop your academic writing style further? This workshop will help you to:
- Develop your academic voice
- Integrate critical discussion
- Understand how to make your writing clear and concise
Thursday 19 February 2026, 12:00-13:00 (UK time)
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Critical thinking - how do I get a 2.1 or above
In this workshop we’ll explore how to apply critical thinking skills to your writing in order to achieve higher marks in your assignments.
Wednesday 25 February 2026, 13:00-14:00 (UK time)
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Reflective writing
Dissertations and other projects often call for methodological or theoretical reflections. You might be asked to reflect on your learning, your writing, or your practice. Whatever the context, this workshop will help you get you started with your reflective writing.
Tuesday 3 March 2026, 13:00-14:00 (UK time)
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Writing introductions and conclusions
This workshop focuses on structure, content and wording, providing you with clear strategies and tips for writing introductions and conclusions.
Wednesday 11 March 2026, 13:00-14:00 (UK time)
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Exams and revision
This workshop will help you prepare for your remote or in-person exams. It will help reflect on your own approaches to revision and consider different strategies for revising, ensuring you’re prepared on the day for the exam.
Wednesday 25 March 2026, 13:00-14:00 (UK time)
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PGT workshops
For workshops designed for postgraduate taught students, please see our schedule of support on our PGT workshops page.
Other workshops
Birmingham Scholars
The ASC run workshops for Birmingham Scholars. If you are a Birmingham Scholar you will have access to the following Canvas course and will be able to find information about our workshops.