Resources for academic reading and writing

Open and self-access resources from the IOE Academic Writing Centre to help you improve your academic reading and writing.

Navigate to Understanding assessment requirements
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Understanding assessment requirements

Learn to understand and meet assessment requirements.

Navigate to Academic reading: Reading critically
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Academic reading: Reading critically

Learn how to read critically and confidently.

Navigate to Academic writing: Writing critically
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Academic writing: Writing critically

Learn how to show critical analysis in academic writing and write critically.

Navigate to Referencing and avoiding plagiarism
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Referencing and avoiding plagiarism

Learn how to reference effectively, paraphrase correctly and avoid plagiarism.

Navigate to Argument, voice, structure
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Argument, voice, structure

Learn how to structure and present an argument in academic writing.

Navigate to Reviewing, editing and responding to feedback
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Reviewing, editing and responding to feedback

Learn how to review, edit and improve your academic writing, understanding feedback and responding to it.