Academic Writing

Academic Writing Skills

Build the writing skills needed to excel in academic and professional settings.

Whether you are writing essays, research papers, or reports, these lessons will give you the tools and confidence to produce polished, well-structured academic writing.

Essay Foundations

Understanding Essay Types: Argumentative, Expository, Descriptive
The Five-Paragraph Essay Structure
Writing Introductions That Engage
Crafting Strong Conclusions

The Thesis Statement

What Makes a Good Thesis Statement
Argumentative vs. Analytical Thesis
Revising Weak Thesis Statements
Thesis Placement and Development

Paragraph Writing

Topic Sentences: The Key to Cohesion
Supporting Evidence and Examples
Transitions Between Paragraphs
Unity and Coherence in Paragraphs

Research & Sources

Finding and Evaluating Credible Sources
Summarising, Paraphrasing, and Quoting
Avoiding Plagiarism
Integrating Sources Smoothly

Citation Styles

APA Referencing: In-text & Reference List
MLA Citation Format
Harvard Referencing Style
Chicago/Turabian Style Basics

Formal Academic Register

Academic vs. Informal Tone
Vocabulary for Academic Writing
Hedging Language in Academic Texts
Proofreading and Editing Strategies