Introduction

 

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Throughout your university studies, you’ll often be asked to show what you’ve learnt in written form. You’ll be expected to write in an academic style and you will need to gain a command of this style to complete your studies.

So what is an academic writing style and how do you achieve it? That’s what we’ll be looking at in this series of short films.

Before we begin, though, let me just say that the recommendations in this series are only general. Academic disciplines have their own traditions. So you should always check the instructions for the assignment that you’re currently doing.