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

Library study skills support

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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:

  1. Exploring what is meant by critical thinking.
  2. Identifying features of descriptive and critical writing.
  3. 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

Frenchay Campus map

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. 

This relates to:
Frenchay Campus UK Study skills Current students

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