Key Information:
- Date and time
- Mon 16 October 2023
12:00 - 13:00 - 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 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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