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The Process of Writing
The following pages take you through the process of writing, including
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you are given
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literature (more on this can be found in the library's BB pages)
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with a purpose
note-taking
planning and structuring
writing in paragraphs
writing
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In this section:
The Process of Writing
Proof-Reading and Editing
Using Sources
Writing Conclusions
Writing Introductions
Building Paragraphs
Structuring and Planning
Note Taking
Reading with a Purpose
Searching Literature
Decoding the Question
Types of Coursework
Subject Specific Writing Pages
Language in Academic Writing