Academics tend to write alone. Even when we are contributing to an edited volume, we rarely gather to write in the same place and at the same time. Which is what made our writing experiment so unusual ...

Many students are taught never to use the first person (i.e., I or we) in academic writing. While the use of the first person has historically been rare, the practice has changed in recent years. The ...

Practise critical thinking: go beyond description and aim for analysis. University writing demands adaptability. By deliberately teaching structure, flow, argumentation and evidence use through ...

Each source type offers value. Databases provide depth. Journals reveal current debates. Reports deliver verified data. Careful source selection improves research writing and builds persuasive ...

Most people believe that playing video games is just a fun way to pass the time. However, today we’re going to describe how your gaming abilities can actually boost your academic writing. That’s right ...

Benjamin Miller works for the University of Sydney. University students across the nation will be handing in their first assignments of the academic year over the next few weeks. Academic staff will ...