Key elements of university writing

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

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 personai experience Expressing own opinions Using personai interpretation 

If you have difficuities deciding which key elements will be relevant, then try completing the exercise with a student who is writing the same assignment. 

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