Academic Writing
Familiarise yourself with the conventions of academic writing, structure and style.
Academic writing is a specific form of writing at university and is often one of the main forms of assessment. Academic writing isn’t a single style but varies depending on your subject, level of study and assignment type. It does have some common features, however, and in this section, you’ll find resources outlining some of these shared characteristics.
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Writing Coursework under Time Constraints
Whether you’ve got a time-limited assignment or are just pushed for time with other deadlines to juggle, our guide to an effective writing process will help you get up to speed fast.
The 1-hour writing challenge
Set yourself up for a structured hour of productive, motivated writing.
Academic Skills Podcast
Listen to the first in a series of podcasts created by Eszter Racz, who studied MA International Multimedia Journalism at Newcastle University. The podcast series was part of a project funded by the Philip Robinson Bequest. In this podcast, students share their experiences of academic writing and some experts from across the University provide some useful tips and techniques.