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A comprehensive guide to academic writing - ebook (requires library login)

A short 2-page pdf guide to the differences between synthesis and analysis, and how to do each.

A guide to critical essay writing with videos and links to other sources.

A short video with lots of very good advice about developing an argument.

A 3-page pdf with very useful advice about developing and writing an argument.

A guide to developing an argument with a nice 7-minute video on structuring an essay and a helpful section on how to overcome a list of problems.

A guide to different types of argument.

A searchable database of past UCL exam papers

Four excellent guides for writing an argument, showing importance, structure & audience, and evidence & analysis; with examples and exercises.

A nice guide to how to fix various problems with academic writing - ebook (requires library login).

A book covering the basics of developing an argument. Requires library login.

A very brief explanation of synthesising with some helpful examples

An edited book of articles on critical thinking covering the research from many angles including a section on teaching CT

A guide to supporting an argument with evidence including 9 useful tips.

A guide to synthesising evidence including 3 short videos and different types of synthesis.

The writing website of the University of Richmond (in the US). Lots of advice and links.

A short guide to writer's voice with some online activities

Divided into two parts: the fundamentals of academic writing (focusing on the text) and putting together your research (focusing on the process) - ebook (requires library login).