Study skills
How to get started with critical writing
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Tue 31 January 2023
11:00 - 12:00 - Location
- 2D09, Glenside Campus Library, Further info
- Contact
- UWE Bristol Library askalibrarian@uwe.ac.uk
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking required
Description
This workshop looks at what is meant by critical writing and provides an opportunity to review sample paragraphs.
You can access session materials beforehand from the Study Skills Blackboard course.
There is also a How to write critically online workbook with similar activities and content to the live workshop.
Workshop objectives
To feel more confident about:
- exploring what is meant by critical thinking
- identifying features of descriptive and critical writing
- analysing student writing.
How to attend
If you are interested in attending this event, please register via InfoHub.
If you have any questions or any accessibility needs, please do contact UWE Bristol Library.
- Cost: Free
- Attendance: Booking required
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