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How to write academic texts

Do you want to get better at reading and writing academic texts? The Language Resource Center can help you will find information about:

• Technique and tips for reading academic texts
• Introduction to academic writing and insight into the different parts of the writing process
• The language of academic texts , which is an in-depth study of grammar, glossaries and concrete writing tips.
• Rhetoric to plan your oral presentations better.

How to write references

To refer means that you refer to the person who before you has thought, researched, developed or in some other way come up with something that you want to use. To tell us where you have obtained your knowledge from, you need to make references.

Reference management with APA, Hardvard, IEE, Vancouver and Oxford

Using Word when writing your report/thesis

Find how to write subject-specific essays and degree projects in Word by visiting your Canvas course.As a student you can download Word to your computer. Note! Word Online differs in appearance and functionality from the software.

The library has compiled several video guides ( in Swedish) for those who are writing a report or thesis. In the guides, you can get help with page numbering, table of contents, heading templates, section breaks, essay templates, adjusting tables, and more. You can also read more about how you need to relate to copyright other people's images, photos, music and programs.

On the university's Swedish press and media page you will find the University West logotypes. If you would like to use the university's template for Power Point presentations, you can find it here: PowerPoint MALL 2024.potx

More about writing for those who are researching or studying specialist education

Create flow charts with the PRISMA tool, which is a standard for reporting how articles have been selected in a systematic review.