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Using Sources Effectively in Academic Writing

Course Overview

In this course, we're diving into the essentials of using sources effectively in your academic writing.
From mastering the art of synthesis to avoiding plagiarism pitfalls, this course will help you succeed in future writing assignments.
We'll show you how to transform source material into your own words while maintaining academic integrity and preserving meaning.

Key Information

Course Length
1 hours

For Individuals

Benefits

  • Delivered through online or blended learning
  • Designed specifically for colleges and sixth forms
  • Flexible personal development and curriculum enhancement
  • Aligned with current education inspection frameworks
  • Enrich 16-19 study programmes

Cost and Funding Information

Course Price
£30.00

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With this course, students will learn how to:

  • Using sources effectively in academic writing
  • Recall the key differences between synthesising and paraphrasing in academic writing
  • Identify what constitutes plagiarism and how to avoid it in your academic work
  • Recognise the limitations of using generative AI tools to create source material
  • Apply appropriate techniques to paraphrase source material while maintaining meaning.

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