How to develop your critical skills
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Thu 12 November 2026
13:00 - 14:00 - Location
- Online: Microsoft Teams
- Contact
- Library askalibrarian@uwe.ac.uk
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking required
Description
The workshop aims to further develop critical skills, through the application of various models to academic work. Interactive activities within the session include critical evaluation of different texts and images.
By the end of the session, you will feel more confident about:
- How to apply critical skills to academic writing.
- Understanding the language associated with critical thinking.
- Understanding and apply the Toulmin Model to academic writing.
Registration and tickets
- Cost: Free
- Attendance: Booking required
Accessibility
Most of our online events take place on Microsoft Teams. Follow this handy guide on accessibility tools within Microsoft Teams.
For further details on accessibility at UWE Bristol Library, check out our Library accessibility guide or contact us for specific queries.
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