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08.11.24 Academic Writing Series: Refining your Academic Writing Style

Develop your academic voice by using a range of textual strategies to refine your writing style.

Date(s)
November 8, 2024 - October 8, 2024
Location
MS Teams
Time
17:00 - 18:30

You will learn to:

 

  • Analyse different methods to incorporate information from sources into sentences
  • Review punctuation and capitalisation rules

 

Some textual features covered in this session include hedging language, vocabulary precision, and varied in-text citation techniques to fulfill your communicative intention. You’ll be encouraged to complete activities, engage with other students, and ask questions to extend your learning.


Meet the Consultant, Dr Abbie Edgar

Dr Abbie Edgar is a Researcher Development Consultant at the Graduate School. Abbie supports postgraduate students with their research development and is passionate about enabling them to reach their academic potential. Abbie has a PhD in Education and is a trained post-primary teacher.

Abbie's previous experience before taking up her role at the Graduate School included supporting undergraduate students with their academic skills in the Learning Development Service at QUB, working as a Support Provider for students with disabilities at QUB and as an Associate Lecturer at the Open University. 

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