we focused on academic writing skills and correct referencing. We learned how to support our own arguments by integrating sources through summarising, paraphrasing, synthesising, and quoting, rather than simply describing other people’s ideas. The session highlighted the importance of linking research back to our own argument and avoiding common pitfalls such as over-quoting or unclear paraphrasing.
We also discussed formal academic writing conventions, including clarity, conciseness, tone, and the use of active and passive voice. In addition, we learned how to express our opinions carefully using hedging, boosters, and appropriate reporting verbs. Overall, the session helped improve our understanding of how to write clearly, critically, and academically while properly referencing sources.