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Structuring Your Writing
Structure is crucial at every level in academic writing, from sentences to paragraphs to the essay as a whole.
Structuring Introductions
Introductions do a lot more than just tell your reader the topic of your essay. This video shows you how to make the most them
This quiz is designed to test how much you know about structuring a good academic assignment
Structuring Paragraphs
Master the paragraph and you are well on your way to a clear and thoughtfully communicated argument
Answer the questions in the quiz to see how much you know about structuring paragraphs
Structuring conclusions
Your conclusion is an opportunity to reinforce your argument and summarise main points. A strong conclusion can help to make a good lasting impression
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Download this template to help structure your introduction
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Download this template to help structure your conclusion
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Download this helpsheet for guidance on signposting words and phrases
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