Study skills

How to get started with critical writing

Key Information:

Date and time: Wed 21 February 2024
11:00 - 12:00
Location: 4D24, Frenchay Campus Library, Further info
Contact: UWE Bristol Library Contact the Library
Cost: Free
Attendance: Booking required

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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

By the end of this session, you will 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

Location

4D24
Frenchay Campus Library
Coldharbour Lane
Bristol
BS16 1QY
UK

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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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