Academic skills
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analyse your assignment task
Understand how to address your assignment question and marking criteria.
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synthesise various sources
Develop strategies for grouping your readings according to themes that match the structure of your assignment.
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develop an argument
Learn the steps to structuring your assignment in a way that develops a clear and coherent argument.
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write critically
Discover the difference between descriptive and analytical writing, and learn what types of critical questions to ask.
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Avoid plagiarism
See real examples of what is considered plagiarism at UTS, and how to ensure you avoid plagiarism in your writing.
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write a good paragraph
See what a well written paragraph looks like and what the key components are.