LibGuides: Introduction to Academic Writing: e-learning and books (30 mins+)

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Online interactive resources

Starting at Sheffield Hallam is an online resource with videos and activities about university study.

Test and improve your understanding with the Writing Skills topic in the interactive Skills for Study package.

NB. You'll need to create an account for your first access to Skills for Study, but afterwards you can simply use the Institutional Account login.

Books from the library

To explore this topic further, explore our recommended books, all available through Library Search:

Academic writing for university students by Stephen Bailey
ISBN: 9780367445393
Publication Date: 2021-12-31
Academic writing is often the biggest challenge facing college and university students, but this book provides all the tools needed to master the necessary skills.
The Essentials of Academic Writing for International Students by Stephen Bailey
ISBN: 9781317503729
Publication Date: 2015-06-26
The Essentials of Academic Writing for International Students has been developed to help students succeed in their assignments--quickly! This course has a clear, easy-to-follow structure. Each unit contains examples, explanations and exercises, for use in the classroom or for self-study.
Polish Your Academic Writing by Helen Coleman
ISBN: 9781529703788
Publication Date: 2019-11-23
Struggling to find your academic voice? Polish Your Academic Writing gives you the advice and skills you need to write appropriately and impactfully and get the best grades in your assignments. Effectively make your point and answer the assigned question Build a solid and logical writing structure Perfect your paragraphs and make your sentences flow.
The Study Skills Handbook by Stella Cottrell
ISBN: 9781137610874
Publication Date: 2019-03-18
This engaging and accessible guide shows students how to tailor their learning to their individual needs in order to boost their grades, build their confidence and increase their employability. Fully revised for the fifth edition, it contains everything students need to succeed.
Success in academic writing by Trevor Day
ISBN: 9781350352865
Publication Date: 2023-06-29
This is a concise and practical guide to writing essays, reports, presentations, papers and dissertations at university. It provides a step-by-step guide to the writing process, from understanding the task, through researching, reading and planning, to drafting and composing, reviewing and editing copy

Mobile learning app

The Student Academic Literacy Tool (SALT) is an app for iPhone and iPad, through which students can gain confidence in many aspects of academic writing.