Academic writing

University of Southampton, Dyslexia Services have developed a range of academic study skills resources available to download. This resource supports academic writing skills.

Academic writing and publishing

Copy of widely available guide to academic writing Hartley, J., 2008. Academic writing and publishing: A practical handbook, Routledge.3. the Manchester Phrase bank (linked here too) gives example phrases for writing Also Chapter on writing introductions from book aimed at students for whom English is not their first language

Hammering the prose: an academic guide to writing essays

This guide covers how to structure your essay and develop an argument. It also gives advice on suitable academic writing styles, and how to go about the all important editing of your work.

Academic study skills guides for students with dyslexia

Six downloadable guides produced by Dyslexia Services covering: academic writing; dissertations; memory, revision and exam techniques; note taking and note making; organisation and time management; reading and research skills

Dissertation writing

University of Southampton, Dyslexia Services have developed a range of academic study skills resources available to download. This resource supports dissertation writing skills.

Posing the question: an academic guide to planning essays

This guide will give you advice on picking your subject, question and methodology for an extended essay. It will also give you hints and tips on how to research for and structure the essay.

How to Cite References - School of Geography

This is a quick guide for students to learn the appropriate Harvard referencing style in academic writing.

Notetaking and notemaking

University of Southampton, Dyslexia Services have developed a range of academic study skills resources available to download. This resource supports notetaking and notemaking.

Materials for generic student support

This is a group of items which can provide additional support to students with special requirements.

IEEE style guide

formal style guide from IEEE

Study skill levels podcast

A short podcast for students decribing academic writing levels.

Writing an academic literature review

A presentation on how to write an academic literature review for SOES 6018. This module aims to ensure that MSc Oceanography, MSc Marine Science, Policy & Law and MSc Marine Resource Management students are equipped with the skills they need to function as professional marine scientists, in addition to / in conjuction with the skills training in other MSc modules. The module covers training in fieldwork techniques, communication & research skills, IT & data analysis and professional development.

Formal Technical Report Writing, Referencing and Academic integrity

How to present a technical report and maintain academic integrity - supported by a range of on-line activities

Writing essays

This is a 13 min 29 second audio recording produced by the University of Southampton. The podcast is designed to help students develop their skills in planning their academic work in writing assignments and essays. You can choose from an MP3 version or WMA version of this item. A transcript of the audio recording is also provided.

Report Writing (or a few useful things about writing)

Lecture Slides on the topic of report writing which incorporate a few in class activities. These slides deal with IEEE format referencing.Also briefly discusses academic integrity.