Writing & study resources
Writing and Study Resources
Students can log on 24-7 to Discover DCU, DCU's interactive orientation and study skills module, by clicking here.
In addition, this webpage contains resources for learning developed by DCU Student Learning, and also provides links to resources developed by The University of New England, The University of Auckland, The University of Manchester, Queens University Belfast, Learn Higher, Jade Muncy, the University of Kent, the University of Cumbria, the University of Limerick, the University of Toronto, the University of Leeds, University of Leicester, the University of Bedfordshire and the University of North Carolina.
Essentials of Academic Writing
- Key Principles of Academic Writing Infographic
- Key Principles of Academic Writing Infographic (accessible version)
- Paragraphing (Queens University Belfast)
- Paragraph Structure
- Structuring Sentences (Queens University Belfast)
- Academic Language (University of Manchester)
- The Passive Voice Infographic
- The Passive Voice Infographic (accessible version)
- Signposting (Queens University Belfast)
- Key Transitional Words (The University of Auckland)
- Using Quotations (University of Toronto)
- Paraphrasing e-tutorial
- Paraphrasing and Summarising (University of Toronto)
Essays
- Assignment Writing Workshop video
- How to Write an Essay
- Assignment Writing Steps
- Analyse the Question
- Essay Template
- Introductions and Conclusions infographic
- Revising and Editing (University of Toronto)
- Assignment Planner
Writing for the Sciences
- Scientific Writing Infographic
- Scientific Writing Infographic (accessible version)
Literature Reviews
Research Report Writing
- Research Report Writing Infographic
- Research Report Writing Infographic (accessible version)
Writing for Law Students
- A guide to answering problem questions (University of Limerick)
- A guide to answering law essay queations (University of Limerick)
Critical Writing
- Critical Thinking Infographic
- Critical Thinking and Writing Resources (University of Leeds)
- Critical Writing example (University of Cumbria)
- Critical Thinking model (Learn Higher)
Book Reviews
- Critical Book and Article Reviews (University of Toronto)
Reflective Writing
- Reflective Writing Guidelines (University of Portsmouth)
Annotated Bibliography
- Annotated Bibliography (University of Leeds)
Referencing
Writing feedback
There are many apps and extensions for Google Chrome that can help with studying and writing at university. We can recommend the following tools, which you can search on google to add to your chrome browser:
- Grammarly: An advanced spelling and grammar check
- Blocksite: A web blocker to beat procrastination
- Diigo: A quick and simple web researching tool
- Simple Pomodoro: A timer to help get you working
- Quizlet: An aid to help create amazing flashcards
You can also access free software that reads text aloud from the screen called Claroread and free midn-mapping software called Mindjet Mindmanager from the DCU Assistive Technology website.