Study skills

How to improve your critical writing

Key Information:

Date and time: Tue 18 June 2024
10:00 - 12:00
Location: 4D24, Frenchay Campus Library, Further info
Contact: UWE Bristol Library Contact the Library
Cost: Free
Attendance: Booking required

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Description

This interactive workshop is especially useful if you are undertaking level three or postgraduate study and want to improve your critical writing skills.

The 'How to get started with critical writing' workshop is an introduction to what is meant by critical writing. There is also a How to write critically online workbook with similar activities and content to the workshop.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this session, you will feel more confident about:

Identifying weak reasoning.
Evaluating claims and evidence.
Using your 'voice'.

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

Location

4D24
Frenchay Campus Library
Coldharbour Lane
Bristol
BS16 1QY
UK

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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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How to improve your critical writing

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This interactive workshop is especially useful if you are undertaking level three or postgraduate study and want to improve your critical writing skills.