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Writing a research proposal
The purpose of a student research proposal is to show your lecturer that you have planned your research project well enough to ensure a successful outcome.
Writing an Abstract

There are two main types of abstract: the (1) Descriptive and the (2) Informative abstract. The type of abstract you write depends on your discipline.

Writing an argumentative essay

Content & how to use

 

This guide offers you skills for making an acceptable argument and how to enhance it. It will help you to reach an advanced skill level. This means that your writing skills are good. Overall, your argumentative essay is convincing. The message you want to convey is clear and has a structure. You provide enough support for your arguments.

Writing an argumentative essay

This Guided Learning offers you skills for making an acceptable argument and how to enhance it. It will help you to reach the writing skill level of a final Bachelor student. This means that your writing skills are good. Overall, your argumentative essay is convincing. The message you want to convey is clear and has a structure. You provide enough support for your arguments.

Writing Business Emails

Ever wanted to know what does it take to write a perfect business email?

Writing for science & engineering
Book chapters accessible via Digital Object Identifier codes that cover different parts of thesis writing.
Writing numbers for academic reports
This handout discusses standard conventions for using numbers in your writing.
Writing paragraphs
Practice and test your paragraph writing skills.
Writing with Authority
Books and websites that offer advice on thesis writing commonly tell student writers to use a style that is clear, concise, and logical.