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CU Scarborough - Academic Skills: Academic English

Academic English - Section Contents

Sentences and Paragraphs
Sentences and paragraphs are the building blocks of your assignments. Understanding the formal features of these better improves your academic writing.
Spelling, Grammar & Punctuation
A lot of good assignments lose marks due to poor spelling, grammar and punctuation. This section offer helps with common problems which we see.
Style & Phrasing
Academic writing has conventions and a style which can be challenging to pick up. This section gives practical advice on how to phrase your work academically.