Analysing and judging information and opinions in an independent, purposeful manner; this is one of the most important skills in academic work and beyond.

This is the main point of view (or stance) put forward in your academic writing (or a presentation). It should be obvious in all parts of your assignment: introduction, body and conclusion.

The ability to take responsibility for your own learning

This is a statement in the introduction of a piece of academic writing. It makes the focus of the assignment clear to the reader. It should provide the writer’s stance (position) on the topic of the assignment.

A statement of a key point within the body of your assignment that requires evidence to support it.

This is your (the writer’s) interpretation and evaluation of the evidence and how you show that in your writing.

Using other people’s ideas or research without appropriate and correct acknowledgement

This is a type of writing that is used at university (and in professional careers) to encourage students to think about their learning process. You should consider what was involved in completing a certain task, for example (or series of ta

This is a combination of summary, paraphrase and quotation from academic sources that ensures that your main points are supported appropriately. Whenever you make a claim (state a point), you must back it up.