Join us in this Writing Academy Lunchbyte session and have a better awareness of structuring your writing in terms of grammar, vocabulary and style from Paul Barnes, who is the Lecturer in English For Academic Purposes.
Date : 5 October 2016 (Wednesday)
Time : 12.00 – 13.00 (presentation); 13:00 – 13:30 (lunch)
Venue : Talbot Campus
The following language aspects will be covered –
1. Grammar
- Tense usage
- Articles
- Passive voice
- Punctuation
2. Vocabulary
- Signposting language
- Linking words
- Reporting verbs
- Collocation
3. Style
- Levels of formality
- Objectivity
- Language to avoid
Come and join us in this session and afterwards, there will be opportunities to have informal discussions with the presenter while having a bite to eat.
To ensure that we place the right catering order, please get in touch with Staff Development to book your place.











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