Study skills
How to improve your critical writing
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Mon 02 March 2026
10:00 - 12:00 - Location
- 4D24, Frenchay 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.
The 'How to get started with critical writing' workshop is an introduction to what is meant by critical writing. There is also a How to write critically online workbook with similar activities and content to the workshop.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this session, you will 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 book 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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