Study skills
How to get started with critical writing
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Wed 08 November 2023
13:00 - 14:00 - Location
- 2D09, Glenside Campus Library, Further info
- Contact
- UWE Bristol Library Contact the Library
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking required
Description
This workshop looks at what is meant by critical writing and provides an opportunity to review sample paragraphs.
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 on-campus event, please register via InfoHub.
The session materials are on the Study Skills site. Please click on the workshop title in the list.
- Cost: Free
- Attendance: Booking required
Accessibility
Venue Information:
- Accessible parking: Yes
- Step-free access: Yes
- Automatic doors: Yes
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Guide/assistance dog-friendly: Yes
- Quiet spaces available: Yes
For full details check out our Library accessibility guide or contact us for specific queries.
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