An Introduction to
WRITINGCRITICALLY
1. What is Critical Writing? 2. How to Think More Critically 3. Language for Critical Writing 4. Further Resources
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what is critical writing?
'Critical thinking means not just passively accepting what you read or hear, but instead actively questioning and assessing it.' (Bailey 2015, p.20)
What questions should you ask when reading/listening to new information?
e.g. What are the key ideas?
Write 3 of your own questions
Useful questions to ask
1. What are the key ideas?
2. Does the argument develop logically?
3. Are there any examples? If so, are they helpful? Would other examples be better?
4. Does the author have any bias or represent a particular viewpoint?
5. Does the evidence presented seem reliable? If so, does it support the main point?
6. Do I agree with the writer's view? Why or why not?
The following is an extract from a student paper on 'How The Internet Has Changed Our World'
'Too descriptive; you need to write more critically'
The internet has profoundly changed the world in the last thirty years. Currently, over 60% of the world’s population uses the internet at least once per day (Statista, 2020), almost 20% of shopping is now online (Digital Commerce, 2020) and the number of those working remotely is growing rapidly (Stanford, 2020). One way the internet is changing the world is by altering human biology. In his 2010 book, The Shallows, Nicholas Carr says that the internet has fundamentally altered the way humans think. According to Carr, "over the past few years I've had an uncomfortable sense that I'm not thinking the way I used to think, that I can no longer focus on one task for long periods” (2010, p9). Carr states that the human brain is ‘plastic’ and changing our behaviour can actually change the biological structures of the brain. Furthermore, Shige Akamatsu, at the University of Tokyo states that people are increasingly using the internet to replace long-term memory; "no-one writes down or memorises detailed information any more, when they know that Google will retrieve it when it's needed again" (2017, p132)....
The tutor said this is 'too descriptive' Do you agree? Why?
The following is an extract from a student paper on 'How The Internet Has Changed Our World'
The internet has profoundly changed the world in the last thirty years. Currently, over 60% of the world’s population uses the internet at least once per day (Statista, 2020), almost 20% of shopping is now online (Digital Commerce, 2020) and the number of those working remotely is growing rapidly (Stanford, 2020). One way the internet is changing the world is by altering human biology. In his 2010 book, The Shallows, Nicholas Carr says that the internet has fundamentally altered the way humans think. According to Carr, "over the past few years I've had an uncomfortable sense that I'm not thinking the way I used to think, that I can no longer focus on one task for long periods” (2010, p9). Carr states that the human brain is ‘plastic’ and changing our behaviour can actually change the biological structures of the brain. Furthermore, Shige Akamatsu, at the University of Tokyo states that people are increasingly using the internet to replace long-term memory; "no-one writes down or memorises detailed information any more, when they know that Google will retrieve it when it's needed again" (2017, p132)....
These highlighted parts only describe, there is no evaluation or commentary
What is Descriptive Writing?
What?
Descriptive writing presents the facts and figures, and any necessary background information about a topic.
When?
It says what things ARE, but doesn't go any further than just description.
Where?
Descriptive writing is still an essential part of your work. It provides the foundations for your arguments, interpretations and analysis.
Who?
The following is the improved extract from a student paper on 'How The Internet Has Changed Our World'
This is much more critical. Well done!
Although it is clear that the internet has profoundly changed our world, much of the focus tends to be on the economic or social impact of this new technology. While it is undoubtedly significant that 60% now use the internet daily (Statista, 2020) or that 20% of shopping is online (Digital Commerce, 2020), this report argues that greater attention should be given to the more important changes that the internet is causing to human biology and psychology.
The extent to which widespread use of the internet may be altering human biology is a topic of great debate. Some argue that the internet is changing the way humans think. Carr (2010), for example, argues that the internet has fundamentally altered the way humans think. Carr’s (2010, p9) observation that he could ‘no longer focus on one task for long periods’ led to his conclusion that changes in behaviour can result in changes to the biological structures of the ‘plastic’ brain. However, this evidence is anecdotal and Carr does not offer an explanation for how this process might happen, or evidence of it occurring in a larger sample. It is clear that follow-up research is needed.
Furthermore, not all scientists agree with Carr. Harvard University’s Patricia Edwards, for example, is openly dismissive, arguing that 'people's use of the internet has actually enhanced human intelligence' (2015, p.25)….
What changes did the student make? Make notes of at least 3 examples
Although it is clear that the internet has profoundly changed our world, much of the focus tends to be on the economic or social impact of this new technology. While it is undoubtedly significant that 60% now use the internet daily (Statista, 2020) or that 20% of shopping is online (Digital Commerce, 2020), this report argues that greater attention should be given to the more important changes that the internet is causing to human biology and psychology.
The extent to which widespread use of the internet may be altering human biology is a topic of great debate. Some argue that the internet is changing the way humans think. Carr (2010), for example, argues that the internet has fundamentally altered the way humans think. Carr’s (2010, p9) observation that he could ‘no longer focus on one task for long periods’ led to his conclusion that changes in behaviour can result in changes to the biological structures of the ‘plastic’ brain. However, this evidence is anecdotal and Carr does not offer an explanation for how this process might happen, or evidence of it occurring in a larger sample. It is clear that follow-up research is needed.
Furthermore, not all scientists agree with Carr. Harvard University’s Patricia Edwards, for example, is openly dismissive, arguing that 'people's use of the internet has actually enhanced human intelligence' (2015, p.25)….
Clear outline of argument
Cautious language
Limitations of evidence
Paraphrasing of evidence
Different perspectives
Identifying future research
What is Critical Writing?
Why?
Critical writing is more complex than descriptive writing and involves more analysis and evaluation.
What if?
It involves reviewing research, evaluating and interpreting it and then using it to present your own arguments and point of view.
So what?
The critical parts of your writing provide evidence of your understanding and are generally of most interest to your lecturers which can help you to get a better grade
What next?
Descriptive or Critical?
Move the features below into the gaps in the correct tables
Quote researchers
Summarise key points
Make comparisons
Make connections
Draw conclusions
Give background information
ANSWER
Are these sentences more descriptive or critical?
CRITICAL
Arguably, this second theory is more relevant to the present study.
DESCRIPTIVE
The company was established in 2003, in a suburb of Stockholm.
These factors are usually divided into three categories, or possibly four .
This seems to be a gap in the argument that cannot be explained with current evidence.
Einstein's theory emphasises that time is relative to the observer.
The evidence however, is inconclusive and does not fully support Kegel's thesis.
ANSWER
Knowledge check
In order to check your understanding of critical writing, click the link below and answer the questions
Critical Writing Quiz
Home
How to think more critically
Critical writing starts with critical thinking.
In order to write critically we need to think critically. Write a list of 3 things we could to to help us to think more critically.
e.g. Do a wide range of research on the topic so you can learn about different points of view
Evaluate existing evidence & decide which is useful and which should be rejected.
Look for connections between ideas
Be sceptical - question everything you read, hear, see or think.
General tips for
THINKING CRITICALLY
Look at topics from as many different points of view as you can.
Remember to think for yourself - your ideas & opinions are valid too.
Keep an open mind - be as objective, balanced & neutral as possible
Example Claim
"Greater use of the internet is causing poorer mental and physical health."
1. What are the problems with this claim?2. How could this claim be improved?
Make notes to answer the two questions
Thinking Critically about a Claim
How is 'mental health' measured?
How is 'the internet' defined? Is it all online activities?
How is ‘use’ measured?
Greater use of the internet is causing poorer mental and physical health.
How can we be sure the relationship is causal?
Is this true across different groups e.g. age groups, socio-economic groups, etc. Are some groups more affected than others?
How is 'physical health' measured?
"Greater use of the internet is causing poorer mental and physical health."
What changes have been made to make the claim more critical?
Over the last decade, research has linked excessive internet use to overall poorer mental and physical health. Kraut et al (2009) found that participants who spent an average of 3 hours a day online reported lower levels of contentment and higher levels of anxiety than those who spent less than an hour online. Furthermore, in fitness tests, the same group were found to have increased resting heart rates. These results were especially significant in younger demographics, demonstrating the importance of monitoring internet use with this age group.
One issue with this research is that it does not prove that the internet is the cause of this poor physical health. However, there is a well-established link between poor health and lack of exercise (Faulkner, 1998) and it seems likely that many of the negative effects of internet use are due to this lack of exercise. Building on this, research by Roth (2014) demonstrates a strong correlation between social anxiety and social-media use, which suggests a direct link between internet use and mental health. Growing internet use, therefore, could result in significant public health issues, which may have negative economic and societal impacts for many industrialised countries.
Greater use of the internet is causing poorer mental and physical health.
What changes have been made to make the claim more critical?
Over the last decade, research has linked excessive internet use to overall poorer mental and physical health. Kraut et al (2009) found that participants who spent an average of 3 hours a day online reported lower levels of contentment and higher levels of anxiety than those who spent less than an hour online. Furthermore, in fitness tests, the same group were found to have increased resting heart rates. These results were especially significant in younger demographics, demonstrating the importance of monitoring internet use with this age group.
One issue with this research is that it does not prove that the internet is the cause of this poor physical health. However, there is a well-established link between poor health and lack of exercise (Faulkner, 1998) and it seems likely that many of the negative effects of internet use are due to this lack of exercise. Building on this, research by Roth (2014) demonstrates a strong correlation between social anxiety and social-media use, which suggests a direct link between internet use and mental health. Growing internet use, therefore, could result in significant public health issues, which may have negative economic and societal impacts for many industrialised countries.
Evidence provided
Citations used
Extra details
Information about the study
Cautious language used e.g. could be causing
Home
Language for critical writing
Over the last decade, research has linked excessive internet use to overall poorer mental and physical health. Kraut et al (2009) found that participants who spent an average of 3 hours a day online reported lower levels of contentment and higher levels of anxiety than those who spent less than an hour online. Furthermore, in fitness tests, the same group were found to have increased resting heart rates. These results were especially significant in younger demographics, demonstrating the importance of monitoring internet use with this age group.
One issue with this research is that it does not prove that the internet is the cause of this poor physical health. However, there is a well-established link between poor health and lack of exercise (Faulkner, 1998) and it seems likely that many of the negative effects of internet use are due to this lack of exercise. Building on this, research by Roth (2014) demonstrates a strong correlation between social anxiety and social-media use, which suggests a direct link between internet use and mental health. Growing internet use, therefore, could result in significant public health issues, which may have negative economic and societal impacts for many industrialised countries.
drawing conclusions
understanding how different ideas relate to each other
making connections
showing reasoning
interpreting evidence
evaluating evidence
ANSWER
Useful Language for Critical Writing
Function
Language
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Useful Language for Critical Writing
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Language for Critical Writing
In the next few slides you'll see questions about the language used in critical writing. Read them carefully and choose your answers.
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Language for Critical Writing
In the next few slides you'll see questions about the language used in critical writing. Read them carefully and choose your answers.
Begin Quiz
1/4
Without a doubt...
Choose the best heading for the paragraph.
Which of the options would you use to express the idea below?
It seems possible that..
Expressing Caution
Finally...
1/4
Correct!
NEXT
1/4
That's wrong...
TRY AGAIN
2/4
Firstly, the theory establishes four categories. Secondly, it outlines the topic parameters...
Choose the best heading for the paragraph.
Which of the options would you use to express the idea below?
Hawn offers strong support for the theory. In addition, she argues that it has wider implications....
Making connections between ideas
Interesting parallels can be found between the research from Jones (2018) and Beatty (2012)...
2/4
Correct!
NEXT
2/4
That's wrong...
TRY AGAIN
3/4
There are several flaws in Tomkins (1989) argument however....
Choose the best heading for the paragraph.
Which of the options would you use to express the idea below?
While Clarke (2001) offers several points in support of the idea, Asimov (1999) argues the opposite.
Evaluating ideas & evidence
Many researchers strongly disagree with this theory.
3/4
Correct!
NEXT
3/4
That's wrong...
TRY AGAIN
4/4
The cost of living has increased by 35% in the last 10 years (Sulla, 2017).
Choose the best heading for the paragraph.
Which of the options would you use to express the idea below?
Based on these two points, it seems likely that...
Showing reasoning & drawing conclusions
To summarise, there are three main points...
4/4
Correct!
NEXT
4/4
That's wrong...
TRY AGAIN
Home
Further Resources
FURTHER RESOURCES
At Coventry University London, we offer additional support to all students to help them to achieve the grades they need.
TUTORIALS
SPOTLIGHT WORKSHOPS
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FURTHER RESOURCES
Spotlight Workshops
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WRITING AT UNIVERSITY
SUCCESSFULSTUDY
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An Introduction to
WRITINGCRITICALLY
1. What is Critical Writing? 2. How to Think More Critically 3. Language for Critical Writing 4. Further Resources
JUMP TO SECT ION
JUMP TO SECT ION
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lessonOverview
Home
what is critical writing?
'Critical thinking means not just passively accepting what you read or hear, but instead actively questioning and assessing it.' (Bailey 2015, p.20)
What questions should you ask when reading/listening to new information?
e.g. What are the key ideas?
Write 3 of your own questions
Useful questions to ask
1. What are the key ideas?
2. Does the argument develop logically?
3. Are there any examples? If so, are they helpful? Would other examples be better?
4. Does the author have any bias or represent a particular viewpoint?
5. Does the evidence presented seem reliable? If so, does it support the main point?
6. Do I agree with the writer's view? Why or why not?
The following is an extract from a student paper on 'How The Internet Has Changed Our World'
'Too descriptive; you need to write more critically'
The internet has profoundly changed the world in the last thirty years. Currently, over 60% of the world’s population uses the internet at least once per day (Statista, 2020), almost 20% of shopping is now online (Digital Commerce, 2020) and the number of those working remotely is growing rapidly (Stanford, 2020). One way the internet is changing the world is by altering human biology. In his 2010 book, The Shallows, Nicholas Carr says that the internet has fundamentally altered the way humans think. According to Carr, "over the past few years I've had an uncomfortable sense that I'm not thinking the way I used to think, that I can no longer focus on one task for long periods” (2010, p9). Carr states that the human brain is ‘plastic’ and changing our behaviour can actually change the biological structures of the brain. Furthermore, Shige Akamatsu, at the University of Tokyo states that people are increasingly using the internet to replace long-term memory; "no-one writes down or memorises detailed information any more, when they know that Google will retrieve it when it's needed again" (2017, p132)....
The tutor said this is 'too descriptive' Do you agree? Why?
The following is an extract from a student paper on 'How The Internet Has Changed Our World'
The internet has profoundly changed the world in the last thirty years. Currently, over 60% of the world’s population uses the internet at least once per day (Statista, 2020), almost 20% of shopping is now online (Digital Commerce, 2020) and the number of those working remotely is growing rapidly (Stanford, 2020). One way the internet is changing the world is by altering human biology. In his 2010 book, The Shallows, Nicholas Carr says that the internet has fundamentally altered the way humans think. According to Carr, "over the past few years I've had an uncomfortable sense that I'm not thinking the way I used to think, that I can no longer focus on one task for long periods” (2010, p9). Carr states that the human brain is ‘plastic’ and changing our behaviour can actually change the biological structures of the brain. Furthermore, Shige Akamatsu, at the University of Tokyo states that people are increasingly using the internet to replace long-term memory; "no-one writes down or memorises detailed information any more, when they know that Google will retrieve it when it's needed again" (2017, p132)....
These highlighted parts only describe, there is no evaluation or commentary
What is Descriptive Writing?
What?
Descriptive writing presents the facts and figures, and any necessary background information about a topic.
When?
It says what things ARE, but doesn't go any further than just description.
Where?
Descriptive writing is still an essential part of your work. It provides the foundations for your arguments, interpretations and analysis.
Who?
The following is the improved extract from a student paper on 'How The Internet Has Changed Our World'
This is much more critical. Well done!
Although it is clear that the internet has profoundly changed our world, much of the focus tends to be on the economic or social impact of this new technology. While it is undoubtedly significant that 60% now use the internet daily (Statista, 2020) or that 20% of shopping is online (Digital Commerce, 2020), this report argues that greater attention should be given to the more important changes that the internet is causing to human biology and psychology. The extent to which widespread use of the internet may be altering human biology is a topic of great debate. Some argue that the internet is changing the way humans think. Carr (2010), for example, argues that the internet has fundamentally altered the way humans think. Carr’s (2010, p9) observation that he could ‘no longer focus on one task for long periods’ led to his conclusion that changes in behaviour can result in changes to the biological structures of the ‘plastic’ brain. However, this evidence is anecdotal and Carr does not offer an explanation for how this process might happen, or evidence of it occurring in a larger sample. It is clear that follow-up research is needed. Furthermore, not all scientists agree with Carr. Harvard University’s Patricia Edwards, for example, is openly dismissive, arguing that 'people's use of the internet has actually enhanced human intelligence' (2015, p.25)….
What changes did the student make? Make notes of at least 3 examples
Although it is clear that the internet has profoundly changed our world, much of the focus tends to be on the economic or social impact of this new technology. While it is undoubtedly significant that 60% now use the internet daily (Statista, 2020) or that 20% of shopping is online (Digital Commerce, 2020), this report argues that greater attention should be given to the more important changes that the internet is causing to human biology and psychology. The extent to which widespread use of the internet may be altering human biology is a topic of great debate. Some argue that the internet is changing the way humans think. Carr (2010), for example, argues that the internet has fundamentally altered the way humans think. Carr’s (2010, p9) observation that he could ‘no longer focus on one task for long periods’ led to his conclusion that changes in behaviour can result in changes to the biological structures of the ‘plastic’ brain. However, this evidence is anecdotal and Carr does not offer an explanation for how this process might happen, or evidence of it occurring in a larger sample. It is clear that follow-up research is needed. Furthermore, not all scientists agree with Carr. Harvard University’s Patricia Edwards, for example, is openly dismissive, arguing that 'people's use of the internet has actually enhanced human intelligence' (2015, p.25)….
Clear outline of argument
Cautious language
Limitations of evidence
Paraphrasing of evidence
Different perspectives
Identifying future research
What is Critical Writing?
Why?
Critical writing is more complex than descriptive writing and involves more analysis and evaluation.
What if?
It involves reviewing research, evaluating and interpreting it and then using it to present your own arguments and point of view.
So what?
The critical parts of your writing provide evidence of your understanding and are generally of most interest to your lecturers which can help you to get a better grade
What next?
Descriptive or Critical?
Move the features below into the gaps in the correct tables
Quote researchers
Summarise key points
Make comparisons
Make connections
Draw conclusions
Give background information
ANSWER
Are these sentences more descriptive or critical?
CRITICAL
Arguably, this second theory is more relevant to the present study.
DESCRIPTIVE
The company was established in 2003, in a suburb of Stockholm.
These factors are usually divided into three categories, or possibly four .
This seems to be a gap in the argument that cannot be explained with current evidence.
Einstein's theory emphasises that time is relative to the observer.
The evidence however, is inconclusive and does not fully support Kegel's thesis.
ANSWER
Knowledge check
In order to check your understanding of critical writing, click the link below and answer the questions
Critical Writing Quiz
Home
How to think more critically
Critical writing starts with critical thinking.
In order to write critically we need to think critically. Write a list of 3 things we could to to help us to think more critically.
e.g. Do a wide range of research on the topic so you can learn about different points of view
Evaluate existing evidence & decide which is useful and which should be rejected.
Look for connections between ideas
Be sceptical - question everything you read, hear, see or think.
General tips for
THINKING CRITICALLY
Look at topics from as many different points of view as you can.
Remember to think for yourself - your ideas & opinions are valid too.
Keep an open mind - be as objective, balanced & neutral as possible
Example Claim
"Greater use of the internet is causing poorer mental and physical health."
1. What are the problems with this claim?2. How could this claim be improved?
Make notes to answer the two questions
Thinking Critically about a Claim
How is 'mental health' measured?
How is 'the internet' defined? Is it all online activities?
How is ‘use’ measured?
Greater use of the internet is causing poorer mental and physical health.
How can we be sure the relationship is causal?
Is this true across different groups e.g. age groups, socio-economic groups, etc. Are some groups more affected than others?
How is 'physical health' measured?
"Greater use of the internet is causing poorer mental and physical health."
What changes have been made to make the claim more critical?
Over the last decade, research has linked excessive internet use to overall poorer mental and physical health. Kraut et al (2009) found that participants who spent an average of 3 hours a day online reported lower levels of contentment and higher levels of anxiety than those who spent less than an hour online. Furthermore, in fitness tests, the same group were found to have increased resting heart rates. These results were especially significant in younger demographics, demonstrating the importance of monitoring internet use with this age group. One issue with this research is that it does not prove that the internet is the cause of this poor physical health. However, there is a well-established link between poor health and lack of exercise (Faulkner, 1998) and it seems likely that many of the negative effects of internet use are due to this lack of exercise. Building on this, research by Roth (2014) demonstrates a strong correlation between social anxiety and social-media use, which suggests a direct link between internet use and mental health. Growing internet use, therefore, could result in significant public health issues, which may have negative economic and societal impacts for many industrialised countries.
Greater use of the internet is causing poorer mental and physical health.
What changes have been made to make the claim more critical?
Over the last decade, research has linked excessive internet use to overall poorer mental and physical health. Kraut et al (2009) found that participants who spent an average of 3 hours a day online reported lower levels of contentment and higher levels of anxiety than those who spent less than an hour online. Furthermore, in fitness tests, the same group were found to have increased resting heart rates. These results were especially significant in younger demographics, demonstrating the importance of monitoring internet use with this age group. One issue with this research is that it does not prove that the internet is the cause of this poor physical health. However, there is a well-established link between poor health and lack of exercise (Faulkner, 1998) and it seems likely that many of the negative effects of internet use are due to this lack of exercise. Building on this, research by Roth (2014) demonstrates a strong correlation between social anxiety and social-media use, which suggests a direct link between internet use and mental health. Growing internet use, therefore, could result in significant public health issues, which may have negative economic and societal impacts for many industrialised countries.
Evidence provided
Citations used
Extra details
Information about the study
Cautious language used e.g. could be causing
Home
Language for critical writing
Over the last decade, research has linked excessive internet use to overall poorer mental and physical health. Kraut et al (2009) found that participants who spent an average of 3 hours a day online reported lower levels of contentment and higher levels of anxiety than those who spent less than an hour online. Furthermore, in fitness tests, the same group were found to have increased resting heart rates. These results were especially significant in younger demographics, demonstrating the importance of monitoring internet use with this age group. One issue with this research is that it does not prove that the internet is the cause of this poor physical health. However, there is a well-established link between poor health and lack of exercise (Faulkner, 1998) and it seems likely that many of the negative effects of internet use are due to this lack of exercise. Building on this, research by Roth (2014) demonstrates a strong correlation between social anxiety and social-media use, which suggests a direct link between internet use and mental health. Growing internet use, therefore, could result in significant public health issues, which may have negative economic and societal impacts for many industrialised countries.
drawing conclusions
understanding how different ideas relate to each other
making connections
showing reasoning
interpreting evidence
evaluating evidence
ANSWER
Useful Language for Critical Writing
Function
Language
Next
Useful Language for Critical Writing
Function
Language
Download here
Language for Critical Writing
In the next few slides you'll see questions about the language used in critical writing. Read them carefully and choose your answers.
Begin Quiz
Language for Critical Writing
In the next few slides you'll see questions about the language used in critical writing. Read them carefully and choose your answers.
Begin Quiz
1/4
Without a doubt...
Choose the best heading for the paragraph.
Which of the options would you use to express the idea below?
It seems possible that..
Expressing Caution
Finally...
1/4
Correct!
NEXT
1/4
That's wrong...
TRY AGAIN
2/4
Firstly, the theory establishes four categories. Secondly, it outlines the topic parameters...
Choose the best heading for the paragraph.
Which of the options would you use to express the idea below?
Hawn offers strong support for the theory. In addition, she argues that it has wider implications....
Making connections between ideas
Interesting parallels can be found between the research from Jones (2018) and Beatty (2012)...
2/4
Correct!
NEXT
2/4
That's wrong...
TRY AGAIN
3/4
There are several flaws in Tomkins (1989) argument however....
Choose the best heading for the paragraph.
Which of the options would you use to express the idea below?
While Clarke (2001) offers several points in support of the idea, Asimov (1999) argues the opposite.
Evaluating ideas & evidence
Many researchers strongly disagree with this theory.
3/4
Correct!
NEXT
3/4
That's wrong...
TRY AGAIN
4/4
The cost of living has increased by 35% in the last 10 years (Sulla, 2017).
Choose the best heading for the paragraph.
Which of the options would you use to express the idea below?
Based on these two points, it seems likely that...
Showing reasoning & drawing conclusions
To summarise, there are three main points...
4/4
Correct!
NEXT
4/4
That's wrong...
TRY AGAIN
Home
Further Resources
FURTHER RESOURCES
At Coventry University London, we offer additional support to all students to help them to achieve the grades they need.
TUTORIALS
SPOTLIGHT WORKSHOPS
Home
FURTHER RESOURCES
Spotlight Workshops
PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
DEVELOPING YOUR ACADEMIC ENGLISH
FINDING INFORMATION
WRITING AT UNIVERSITY
SUCCESSFULSTUDY
Back
access help videos
visit the website
SCan the qr code or CLICK to book your place on a Spotlight workshop
SCan the qr code or CLICK to book your place on a Spotlight workshop
SCan the qr code or CLICK to book your place on a Spotlight workshop
FURTHER RESOURCES
Academic Tutorials
CLICK HERE TO BOOK
Back