Sixth Lesson

The key element of university writing

Following are the key elements that should be exist in your university writing.

• Developing an argument

• Linking theory and evidence

• Drawing a conclusion

• Analysing

• Being critical

• Developing a central idea

• Processing information

• Incorporating facts

• Correct terminology

• Logical order

• Use of evidence to support an argument

• Use of primary texts

• Use of quotations

• Drawing on personal experiences

• Expressing own opinions

• Using personal interpretations

Activity Seven: Looking for key elements

Choose an assignment that you are working on at the moment. Work through the above list and consider key elements are likely yo apply to this particular assignment.