How to develop your critical skills
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Tue 20 October 2026
10:00 - 11:00 - Location
- 4D24, Library, Frenchay Campus, Further info
- 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
For details on accessibility at UWE Bristol Library, check out our Library accessibility guide or contact us for specific queries.
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