Study skills
How to get started with critical writing
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Mon 10 March 2025
10:00 - 11:00 - Location
- 4D24, Frenchay Campus Library, Further info
- Contact
- UWE Bristol Library Contact the Library
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking required
Description
This workshop looks at what is meant by critical writing and provides an opportunity to review sample paragraphs.
There is also a How to write critically online workbook with similar activities and content to the live workshop.
Workshop objectives
By the end of this session, you will feel more confident about:
- Exploring what is meant by critical thinking.
- Identifying features of descriptive and critical writing.
- Analysing student writing.
How to attend
If you are interested in attending this on-campus event, please register via InfoHub.
The session materials are on the Study Skills site. Please click on the workshop title in the list.
- Cost: Free
- Attendance: Booking required
Accessibility
Venue Information:
- Accessible parking: Yes
- Step-free access: Yes
- Automatic doors: Yes
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Guide/assistance dog-friendly: Yes
- Quiet spaces available: Yes
For full details check out our Library accessibility guide or contact us for specific queries.
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