Academic writing 11

My name is Gillian Lazar, and I am from English Language and Learning Support, or ELLS as it is known, at Middlesex University.

ELLS is here to help all students with their academic writing assignments and English language skills. Writing an academic assignment can sometimes seem like a scary task, but we are here to help offer help and support with this.

We are here to help.

Firstly, go to Oasisplus (Login using your Mdx number and password)

If you click on the ‘ English Language and Learning Support ‘ module, you will find a number of tutorials, frequently asked questions (FAQs) and discussion threads relating to important topics in academic writing such as:

·        understanding the assignment question,

·        planning and structuring your assignments

·        using references correctly so as to avoid plagiarising

·        academic style.

I strongly recommend that you take a bit of time to look at this module as it can give you many ideas about what is required in your assignments.

Another way I hope to help is by ‘talking’ to you all on this Discussion board called ‘Academic Writing 11’.  You have the opportunity to post up any questions, comments, suggestions, frustrations or concerns that you have about academic writing.

 I will pop in and respond to these.

You might like to look at my previous hotseat by clicking here.