The Macquarie Gateway to Academic Literacy

Part 1: Getting Started: Writing at University
What makes writing 'academic', what tutors expect from assignments, dealing with time management and writing anxiety, and handy tips from students on assignment writing.

Part 2: Writing Tutorials
Step by step tutorials in writing your paper, from analysing the question to editing and proofreading. The tutorials include activity tasks for practice in each area, and a useful print out summary of the main points in each tutorial.

Part 3: Sample Essays & Reports in Different Disciplines
Sample essays and reports with marker feedback and tutor comments what tutors expect in assignment writing in your division, and how this can be achieved.

Writing Support at Macquarie: In addition to the Macquarie Gateway, the University provides online and on-campus courses and counselling to help you improve your literacy and skills. Access to this section is via the side navigation bar.

 

Developed with the support of the Macquarie University Flagship Grant Scheme
in collaboration with the Centre for Flexible Learning

Authorised by Jenny Barr