These links to relevant websites are provided to offer students further advice and information on the topics covered by the Academic Writing books.
Topics are organised alphabetically.
The views and comments found on these websites do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the author.
Academic Vocabulary: Nouns and Adjectives
On this website the focus is on business lexis:
http://library.unimelb.edu.au/data/assets/pdf_file/0007/1924153/Vocabulary.pdf
Here the emphasis is the use of adjectives in phrases:
https://awelu.srv.lu.se/grammar-and-words/selective-mini-grammar/adjective-phrases/
Academic Vocabulary: Verbs and Adverbs
This website offers a variety of resources to explore:
https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/twc/sites/utsc.utoronto.ca.twc/files/resource-files/xAdjsandAdvs.pdf
This presents an extensive list of related verbs, nouns and adverbs:
http://www.worldclasslearning.com/english/list-of-verbs-nouns-adjectives-adverbs.html
Approaches to Vocabulary
This website presents the complete Academic Wordlist:
http://www.uefap.com/vocab/select/awl.htm
Here are some useful exercises with the Academic Wordlist:
https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/alzsh3/acvocab/index.htm
The Oxford English Dictionary provides an extensive list of abbreviations:
https://public.oed.com/how-to-use-the-oed/abbreviations/
This website features an extensive academic phrase bank:
https://www.phrasebank.manchester.ac.uk/giving-examples/
Argument and Discussion
A useful guide to writing the discussion section:
http://libguides.usc.edu/writingguide/discussion
More examples of organising an argument:
http://www.uefap.com/writing/function/argue.htm
Some examples of building an argument:
https://library.leeds.ac.uk/info/14011/writing/106/academic_writing/8
Avoiding Plagiarism
A comprehensive explanation of plagiarism:
https://www.ox.ac.uk/students/academic/guidance/skills/plagiarism?wssl=1
This contains some useful definitions and examples:
http://www.uefap.com/writing/plagiar/plagfram.htm
Some practical suggestions for avoiding plagiarism:
https://www.imperial.ac.uk/students/success-guide/ug/assessments-and-feedback/academic-writing/plagiarism-and-originality/
Case Studies
Practical guidance for writing a case study:
https://www.bath.ac.uk/guides/creating-a-case-study/
A basic guide to the format of a case study:
https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/data/assets/pdf_file/0008/1082474/Case_Study_Structure.pdf
Cause and Effect
Examples and relevant phrases for discussing cause and effect:
http://www.uefap.com/writing/function/causeff.htm
Advice on structuring cause and effect papers:
https://www.eapfoundation.com/writing/essays/cande/
Cohesion
A simple guide to cohesion and reference words:
http://www.uefap.com/writing/parag/par_coh.htm
A detailed study of the use of cohesion in university essays:
http://www2.ngu.ac.jp/uri/gengo/pdf/genbun_vol2502_07.pdf
A guide to improving cohesion, leading to better communication:
https://students.unimelb.edu.au/academic-skills/explore-our-resources/essay-writing/improving-cohesion
Comparison
Harvard’s guide to writing a comparative analysis:
https://writingcenter.fas.harvard.edu/pages/how-write-comparative-analysis
A basic outline of comparing and contrasting papers:
http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/writingprocess/comparecontrast
Contrasting Sources
A useful two-page introduction to contrasting sources:
http://services.unimelb.edu.au/data/assets/pdf_file/0005/706946/Incorporating_Sources_100113_ST.pdf
A solid guide to source integration:
https://www.una.edu/writingcenter/docs/Writing-Resources/Source%20Integration.pdf
Some practical advice and a clear example:
https://www.bgsu.edu/content/dam/BGSU/learning-commons/documents/writing/synthesis/asked-to-synthesize.pdf
Definitions
A clear, short guide to writing definitions:
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/common_writing_assignments/definitions.html
Some useful language for making definitions:
https://www.eapfoundation.com/writing/other/definitions/
Editing and Proofreading
A thorough guide to both these processes:
https://writingcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/editing-and-proofreading/
On this website the focus is mainly on editing:
https://www.ed.ac.uk/institute-academic-development/study-hub/learning-resources/editing-and-proofreading
A basic outline of the subject from Oxford Brookes:
https://www.brookes.ac.uk/students/academic-development/online-resources/editing-and-proofreading/
Examples
Some illustrations of the structure of examples:
http://www.uefap.com/writing/function/examples.htm
Finding Key Points and Note-making
A comprehensive guide to note-making:
https://libguides.reading.ac.uk/reading/notemaking
A thorough and lively approach to the topic:
https://www.bangor.ac.uk/studyskills/study-guides/note-making.php.en
Another useful website, well-illustrated:
https://libguides.cam.ac.uk/wolfsoncollege/notemaking
Generalisations
Clear examples of how generalisations must be supported:
http://www.uefap.com/writing/function/general.htm
Practical advice on writing these sections:
http://advice.writing.utoronto.ca/planning/intros-and-conclusions/
Introductions and Conclusions
This website includes helpful exercises to practise your skills:
https://aso-resources.une.edu.au/academic-writing-course/paragraphs/introduction-paragraphs/
A clear guide to the elements of introductions:
https://www.monash.edu/rlo/research-writing-assignments/assignment-types/writing-an-essay/writing-the-introduction
Literature Reviews
A basic introduction to the topic:
https://library.concordia.ca/help/writing/literature-review.php
This offers a more comprehensive approach:
https://www.ed.ac.uk/institute-academic-development/study-hub/learning-resources/literature-review
A helpful short summary of the component:
https://guides.library.ucsc.edu/write-a-literature-review
Longer Papers
A good, practical introduction to the subject:
https://www.hamilton.edu/academics/centers/writing/writing-resources/writing-longer-papers
Another useful source of advice:
https://libguides.reading.ac.uk/c.php?g=521171&p=3563650
‘Ten steps to an excellent dissertation’:
https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/seas/currentstudents/ma/modules/diss
Numbers and Visual Information
Some clear examples, plus exercises:
http://www.bristol.ac.uk/arts/exercises/grammar/grammar_tutorial/page_33.htm
A simple introduction:
https://canvas.hull.ac.uk/courses/213/pages/writing-numbers
A practice exercise with bar charts:
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/writing-skills-practice/writing-about-bar-chart
More examples of visual imagery:
http://www.sussex.ac.uk/skillshub/?id=371
A comprehensive guide to referencing figures and tables:
https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/as/libraryservices/library/skills/asc/documents/public/pgtreferencingtables.pdf
A useful set of exercises on describing graphs and tables:
https://www.elanguages.ac.uk/los/eap/introduction_to_describing_graphs_and_tables.html
Organising Paragraphs
Practical advice on writing clear paragraphs:
https://learn.solent.ac.uk/mod/book/view.php?id=2736&chapterid=3305
Flow and connectivity in paragraph writing:
https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/301/study-skills/writing/academic-writing/paragraph-flow-connectivity
Prefixes and Suffixes
A convenient list of prefixes and suffixes:
https://www.cliffsnotes.com/~/media/038403db93114b9998a9ac2c86fc8d3a.ashx
Build your vocabulary with these lists of word forms:
http://write-site.athabascau.ca/esl/word_forms.php
Problems and Solutions
A clear introduction, with example:
https://www.eapfoundation.com/writing/essays/problemsolution/
A graphic breakdown of the process:
https://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Problem-Solution-Paper
A short academic paper on teaching this format:
https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/39074394.pdf
A summary of the essential aspects:
https://blogs.wp.missouristate.edu/writinglab/rhetoric/problem-solution/
Punctuation
A set of well-presented, useful notes:
https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/punctuation
A detailed guide with helpful examples:
http://www.uefap.com/writing/punc/puncfram.htm
Reading: Finding Suitable Sources
Useful guidance on integrating sources from Harvard:
https://usingsources.fas.harvard.edu/
A clear presentation of different reading strategies:
https://web.archive.org/web/20130726023918/http://www.lc.unsw.edu.au/onlib/read.html
A helpful short summary of reading techniques:
http://writingcenter.unc.edu/esl/resources/academic-reading-strategies/
Reading: Developing Critical Approaches
Practical tips for effective critical reading:
http://advice.writing.utoronto.ca/researching/critical-reading/
Some exercises on critical reading:
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe-writing-centre/critical-reading-and-writing
More advice on critical thinking, with a video to watch:
https://libguides.westminster.ac.uk/critical-thinking-and-writing/critical-reading
References and Quotations
A clear guide to the importance of referencing:
https://student.unsw.edu.au/why-referencing-important
Links to detailed guides to the main systems:
http://library.worc.ac.uk/guides/study-skills/referencing
Short guide to referencing, using examples in Harvard:
https://libguides.reading.ac.uk/citing-references/quotesandparaphrases
Helpful and thorough explanation of using quotations:
https://awelu.srv.lu.se/sources-and-referencing/how-to-give-references/quoting/
Reflective Writing
A basic introduction to the subject:
https://library.leeds.ac.uk/info/14011/writing/113/reflective_writing
A comprehensive and thorough overview, with examples:
http://www2.port.ac.uk/media/contacts-and-departments/student-support-services/ask/downloads/Reflective-writing—a-basic-introduction.pdf
Raising awareness of the value of reflective writing:
https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studyingeffectively/writing/writingtasks/reflective.aspx
Reports
The difference between essays and reports explained:
https://library.leeds.ac.uk/info/14011/writing/114/report_writing
A detailed checklist of the key parts of an academic report:
https://www.port.ac.uk/student-life/help-and-advice/study-skills/written-assignments/key-features-of-academic-reports
More useful advice in this guide:
https://libguides.reading.ac.uk/reports/structuring
Style
The Oxford style guide is a comprehensive reference tool:
https://www.ox.ac.uk/sites/files/oxford/media_wysiwyg/University%20of%20Oxford%20Style%20Guide.pdf
Some useful exercises in this short summary:
http://learninghub.une.edu.au/tlc/aso/aso-online/academic-writing/academic-style.php
‘Nine basic ways to improve your style’ – good practical advice:
https://slc.berkeley.edu/writing-worksheets-and-other-writing-resources/nine-basic-ways-improve-your-style-academic-writing
Summarising and Paraphrasing
Some helpful exercises for practice:
http://learninghub.une.edu.au/tlc/aso/aso-online/academic-writing/summarising.php
More practice with summarising:
http://www.uefap.com/writing/report/repfram.htm
Synonyms
A lively approach to a variety of synonyms – good and bad:
https://uwaterloo.ca/writing-and-communication-centre/blog/post/power-synonyms-good-bad-and-between
Understanding Essay Questions and the Planning Process
Very comprehensive guide to the whole planning process:
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studentservices/documents/planning-and-preparing-to-write-assignments.pdf
A focus on analysing the wording of titles:
https://canvas.hull.ac.uk/courses/778/pages/analysing-essay-titles
A well-presented seven-page guide to the subject:
https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/as/libraryservices/library/skills/asc/documents/public/Short-Guide-Essay-Planning.pdf
Some videos and examples of this skill:
http://www.sussex.ac.uk/skillshub/?id=356
Writing Basics
These pages offer a useful resource:
http://www.uefap.com/writing/writfram.htm