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Academic Writing

Academic writing.... 2 words that don't exactly make me jump for joy. Before starting the BAPP course I was a little apprehensive about the writing part of the course. At school I found subjects like Maths easier, having a clear question and answer, with no grey area in between. Also, being 31 it's been a good 13 years since A Levels when I last wrote an essay. 

Over the past 2 weeks we have had 2 lectures about Academic Writing and we have been given some tips and exercises about how to get into a flow with writing and how to read academic writing. I am definitely feeling a bit less nervous now and writing this blog has definitely helped to get into a flow and not be so hypercritical about what I'm writing.

Before the second lecture I had started to research for sources to support the areas of learning I have been considering for my essay. I realised some of the SQ3R technique I had been doing naturally, for example, trying to get a brief overview of the text before reading the whole thing, the survey part (S) and the skim/scan reading of the read part. 

After the lecture last night I tried to find a couple more sources and found some of the tips very helpful. Such as using the search function for key words and themes I am looking for and also questioning (Q) the article myself and whether it is of use for me, instead of wasting time on an article that might not be relevant. Although I'd love to have the time to read every article I find interesting.

Definitely feeling more prepared moving forwards with this essay!

Comments

  1. Melody Stockwell5 October 2022 at 01:29

    I had felt the same as you cary but after these tutorials I am feeling a lot better too

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  2. Carys Dickens9 October 2022 at 04:08

    Glad you're feeling better about the academic writing! I've started my draft this weekend and feel like the tips are really helping, particularly the scanning search words of articles.

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