Introduction to Essay Writing
This four-part course is designed for students who are new to university, or for those who would like to improve their essay writing skills. It is especially suitable for students in the Colleges of Arts, Education and Law. The course will show you how to develop a strong argument that answers the question within a well-structured essay.
- Analysing the topic
- Argument, research and note-taking
- Planning, essay structure and introductions
- Body paragraphs and conclusions
Note that some of the streams below meet twice a week over a two-week period, while others meet once a week over four weeks. If your timetable clashes with one of the times or days, you can sit in on sessions in a different stream to ensure you don’t miss anything.
Tutors Sian Doole and Emma Maurice
Dates and times
- Pre-Semester 2026: Thursday 12 February from 10:00 am to 12.50 pm (In-person & live stream) : passed
- Term 1 Workshop: Mondays from 16 February to 2 March from 10:00 am to 10.50 am (In-person & live stream) : enrolment full: venue>>
- Term 1 Workshop: Tuesday to Thursday from 10 March to 12 March at 10:00 am (In-person & live stream) : enrolment and venue>>
Even if this course is fully booked, it is likely there will be space on the day, so feel free to turn up.For more information email, email Academic Skills Centre