English language
Writing academic English: being formal
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Thu 04 May 2023
14:00 - 15:00 - Location
- 4D24, Frenchay Campus Library, Further info
- Contact
- UWE Bristol Library Contact the Library
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking required
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.
Workshop objectives
To feel more confident about:
- identifying what makes academic writing formal
- applying the features of formal writing to academic work.
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 Blackboard course.
- Cost: Free
- Attendance: Booking required
Accessibility
If you have any questions or any accessibility needs, please contact UWE Bristol Library.
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