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Academic writing
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Sentence fragments
What is a sentence fragment? A sentence fragment is missing some of its parts. There are three main reasons why a sentence may be incomplete.
Short and simple sentences
One of the ways to make your writing easier to read and understand is to use short and simple sentences.
Spelling tips
There are many ways people can improve their spelling. However, knowing a few simple spelling rules can help to improve your spelling.
Structure
This section outlines the overall structure of an essay comprising an introduction, body and conclusion. It also explains how to structure an effective paragraph using the TEEL strategy
Structuring assignments
In Australian universities, the usual focus is on introducing the main point at the beginning of an assignment task. This page explains how to structure your assignment using the direct linear...
Summarising
A summary is an overview that contains the main points of a work.
Summarising
What is a summary and when should we use one? Does a summary need a reference?
Topic sentences
How to write a topic sentence in a well-written paragraph
Using starter phrases
What is a sentence?
A sentence is a written expression of a complete thought. Some of the features of sentences are included here.
Why use linking words?
Develop cohesion. Linking words are an important way of developing a logical flow of ideas.
Write
Writing a report
Do you need to write an academic report? The following pages form an academic report writing tutorial that explains purpose, structure and provides a checklist of features.
Writing an essay
An essay is a discussion in response to a question or statement. In it, you present an argument based on evidence and your analysis of relevant theory and research.
Writing clearly
This tutorial gives you strategies for writing clearly in an academic style.
Writing paragraphs
These resources explain why writing good paragraphs in your assessment tasks is important. They also introduce the easy to follow TEEL structure for your paragraphs to improve your writing skills.
Writing process
The process of writing an essay incorporates a number of elements: analysing the task, research, developing an organised structure through mind mapping, writing a first draft, revising and rewriting.
Writing sentences
Sentences provide us with the framework for the clear written expression of our ideas. In this tutorial