Study skills

How to get started with critical writing

Key Information:

Date and time
Thu 02 March 2023
11:00 - 12:00
Location
Online: Blackboard Collaborate
Contact
UWE Bristol Library askalibrarian@uwe.ac.uk
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.

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
This relates to:
Online Study skills Current students

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