28 February 2020

Study skills workshop, L3

Five Deadly Sins of Dissertation Writing. Building on the success of our previous dissertation study skills session, don’t forget that our second session on avoiding the five deadly sins of dissertation writing will be held on Wed 4 March 12-1pm in Sam Alex A102. Snacks and drinks provided. The session will be run by our writing tutor and will cover: Outline the most effective way to use paragraphs; Identify how to improve academic voice; Practise being concise; Discuss common mistakes with sentences and punctuation; Explain how to effectively paraphrase and synthesise sources to present argument. Students who attended our previous session have reported that it was incredibly useful for their dissertation work. Last year’s dissertation students also said it was vital in helping bump their grades higher. Don’t miss out! We’ll also be joined by Louise Sethi, our R&T careers consultant, who will talk about using your degree as a theology and religious studies graduate.  Co-ordinated by Ketan Alder. Wed 4 March 12-1pm in Sam Alex A102. Further details.