Why read your writing?

Proofreading is essential to catch errors, improve clarity, and ensure accuracy. It refines your writing, enhances credibility, and ensures your message is conveyed effectively and professionally.

Read right, write right

As a student you will almost certainly be faced with an overwhelming amount of reading material. Reading lists full of journal articles, reference books and online resources can seem daunting. There are though, several techniques you can employ in order to become a more effective and efficient reader.

Read right, Write right
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Reading makes a writer

Many students come to the Centre for Academic Success because they want to strengthen their writing skills. Whilst our tutors can certainly help identify grammatical errors, and can teach students how to identify and fix them, often what is needed is regular practice.

Reading makes a writer
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The Best Reading Techniques

Many students view their reading and writing as two separate entities; they do all their reading first, make notes then worry about how they are going to cram all this into an essay later. However, there is an alternative. 

The Best Reading Techniques
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