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Writing in an Academic Style: Different Formats and Writing at Word Level Louise Livesey Academic Skills Adviser This workshop will: Establish the difference between academic writing and other written formats Provide guiding principles when writing for assessment at word level Offer practical follow-on resources for enhancing your academic style when writing

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The Plan 1.Differences between academic writing and other written formats 2.Not wasting words by being concise 3.Substituting short words for long words 4.Resources for enhancing your academic writing style

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Elements to watch for 1.Difference between academic writing and other formats Grammar Vocabulary Abbreviation Punctuation Voice Structure 1 st /3 rd person Clarity Precise Concise Evidence Prose/lists/ Headings/bullets

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Every words matters Write tight Helps with word count Improves academic voice 2.Not wasting words by being concise

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Why? Stronger Less complicated Does NOT impress Easier to see point Makes sense Right choice 3.Substituting short words for long words

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http://www.phrasebank.manchester.ac.uk/ http://www.chompchomp.com/ www.brad.ac.uk/academic-skills 4.Resources for enhancing your academic writing style

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Cottrell, S. (2001) Teaching Study Skills and Supporting Learning. Palgrave Study Guides. 4th ed. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan Ltd. Cottrell, S. (2013) The Study Skills Handbook. Palgrave Study Guides. 4th ed. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan Ltd. Coyle, M. and Peck, J. (2005) Write It Right: A handbook for students. Palgrave Study Guides. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan Ltd. Neville, C. (2009) How to Improve Your Assignment Results. Maidenhead: OUP. Clip art - question References

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Academic Skills Advice Service Where are we? Chesham Building B0.23 What do we do? Support undergraduate students with their academic skills by running clinics and workshops, having bookable appointment slots, and enabling students to drop-in for Instant Action. Who are we? Michael and Helen specialise in Maths Support; Lucy and Russell advise students on academic study skills; and I (Louise) deliver the workshops When can you come for help? Everyday both face to face and on-line How do I get in touch? Email: academic- skills@brad.ac.uk or website www.brad.ac.uk/academic- skillsacademic- skills@brad.ac.uk

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Any questions?