Study skills
How to improve your critical writing
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Wed 14 June 2023
14:00 - 16:00 - Location
- 2D09, Glenside Campus Library, Further info
- Contact
- UWE Bristol Library Contact the Library
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking required
Description
This interactive workshop is especially useful if you are undertaking level three or postgraduate study and want to improve your critical writing skills.
A 'How to get started with critical writing' workshop is available as an introduction to what is meant by critical writing. There is also a 'How to write critically' workbook with similar activities and content to the workshop.
You can access session materials beforehand from the Study Skills Blackboard course.
Workshop objectives
To feel more confident about:
- identifying weak reasoning
- evaluating claims and evidence
- using your 'voice'.
How to attend
If you are interested in attending this on-campus event, please register via InfoHub.
- Cost: Free
- Attendance: Booking required
Accessibility
If you have any questions or any accessibility needs, please contact UWE Bristol Library.
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