Writing academic English: being formal

Description

This session will explore when and why you need to be formal in your academic writing and how to do this. You will learn to identify the differences between formal and informal language and apply these features to academic work.

This workshop is a part of the Communication Skills for International Students programme. It is designed for international students and students who use English as an additional language.

This workshop will take place on Microsoft Teams - guidance on using Microsoft Teams is available. The workshop will have interactive elements and we recommend that if possible you use a laptop or PC. You may wish to use an additional mobile device or another tab in your browser for the interactive elements. You can access session materials beforehand from the Study Skills site.

Learning objectives

By the end of this session, you will feel more confident about:

1. Identifying what makes academic writing formal.
2. Applying the features of formal writing to academic work.

Accessibility

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For further details on accessibility at UWE Bristol Library, check out our Library accessibility guide or contact us for specific queries.