BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Springshare//LibCal//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-MS-OLK-FORCEINSPECTOROPEN:TRUE X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT15M BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260122T110000Z DTEND:20260122T120000Z DTSTAMP:20260122T000000Z SUMMARY:Understanding the question - Develop your academic writing DESCRIPTION:This session will focus on how to understand assignment instructions so that you can be more confident about what you are being required to do. We shall look at the importance of identifying key instruction words and how helpful it can be to rephrase the question in your own terms to develop a greater understanding of what the question is asking. We shall also consider how important it is to spend some time pondering on your own response to the question and considering your possible position in relation to beginning to plan an answer.\n\nClick the Begin Registration button to be sent a link to the Microsoft Teams meeting.\n(Please note: This linked event is one of our our Develop your academic writing sessions. Leave the meetings in your calendar if you would like to drop-in on sessions that can help you improve your academic work)\n LOCATION:Online via Teams\, Online event ORGANIZER;CN="Thomas Perry":MAILTO:tp5143m@gre.ac.uk CATEGORIES:Academic Skills Online, Big Welcome, Effective Writing CONTACT;CN="Thomas Perry":MAILTO:tp5143m@gre.ac.uk STATUS:CONFIRMED UID:LibCal-4491197 URL:https://libcal.gre.ac.uk/event/4491197 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-BUSYSTATUS:BUSY BEGIN:VALARM TRIGGER:-PT15M ACTION:DISPLAY DESCRIPTION:Reminder END:VALARM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260129T110000Z DTEND:20260129T120000Z DTSTAMP:20260129T000000Z SUMMARY:Locating Information and using AI - Develop your academic writing DESCRIPTION:In this session\, advice will be given on how to find reputable source material using the library search facilities. We shall introduce you to the Dewey Decimal system\, essential in finding books in direct relation to what you are looking for. We shall also include advice about accessing the journal databases\; useful tips will be provided in identifying key words\, combining these using the Boolean operators\, to get to the most relevant and up to date information. We will show you how to narrow down a search so that you can access research articles that are directly relevant. We will also look at how Generative AI can be used to improve your searches.\n\nClick the Begin Registration button to be sent a link to the Microsoft Teams meeting.\n\n(Please note: This linked event is one of our our Develop your academic writing sessions. Leave the meetings in your calendar if you would like to drop-in on sessions that can help you improve your academic work) LOCATION:Online via Teams\, Online event ORGANIZER;CN="Thomas Perry":MAILTO:tp5143m@gre.ac.uk CATEGORIES:Academic Skills Online, Big Welcome, Effective Writing CONTACT;CN="Thomas Perry":MAILTO:tp5143m@gre.ac.uk STATUS:CONFIRMED UID:LibCal-4491198 URL:https://libcal.gre.ac.uk/event/4491198 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-BUSYSTATUS:BUSY BEGIN:VALARM TRIGGER:-PT15M ACTION:DISPLAY DESCRIPTION:Reminder END:VALARM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260205T110000Z DTEND:20260205T120000Z DTSTAMP:20260205T000000Z SUMMARY:Evaluating information - Develop your academic writing DESCRIPTION:Having found information\, we then need to decide on whether it is trustworthy. This session will look at how to decide on whether a source is a reputable academic source. This is important because when marking your work\, tutors will be looking at the quality of the source information you have used. We shall also look at the necessity of using the most up-to-date research information that will give your work greater credibility.\n\nClick the Begin Registration button to be sent a link to the Microsoft Teams meeting.\n\n(Please note: This linked event is one of our our Develop your academic writing sessions. Leave the meetings in your calendar if you would like to drop-in on sessions that can help you improve your academic work) LOCATION:Online via Teams\, Online event ORGANIZER;CN="Thomas Perry":MAILTO:tp5143m@gre.ac.uk CATEGORIES:Academic Skills Online, Big Welcome, Effective Writing CONTACT;CN="Thomas Perry":MAILTO:tp5143m@gre.ac.uk STATUS:CONFIRMED UID:LibCal-4491199 URL:https://libcal.gre.ac.uk/event/4491199 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-BUSYSTATUS:BUSY BEGIN:VALARM TRIGGER:-PT15M ACTION:DISPLAY DESCRIPTION:Reminder END:VALARM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260212T110000Z DTEND:20260212T120000Z DTSTAMP:20260212T000000Z SUMMARY:Establishing your position - Develop your academic writing DESCRIPTION:This session is focused on helping you to form clear arguments supported by evidence. It encourages critical engagement with sources and will show you how to express a confident stance. Participants learn to structure ideas logically and communicate their viewpoint effectively in academic writing.\n\nClick the Begin Registration button to be sent a link to the Microsoft Teams meeting.\n\n(Please note: This linked event is one of our our Develop your academic writing sessions. Leave the meetings in your calendar if you would like to drop-in on sessions that can help you improve your academic work) LOCATION:Online via Teams\, Online event ORGANIZER;CN="Thomas Perry":MAILTO:tp5143m@gre.ac.uk CATEGORIES:Academic Skills Online, Big Welcome, Effective Writing CONTACT;CN="Thomas Perry":MAILTO:tp5143m@gre.ac.uk STATUS:CONFIRMED UID:LibCal-4491200 URL:https://libcal.gre.ac.uk/event/4491200 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-BUSYSTATUS:BUSY BEGIN:VALARM TRIGGER:-PT15M ACTION:DISPLAY DESCRIPTION:Reminder END:VALARM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260219T110000Z DTEND:20260219T120000Z DTSTAMP:20260219T000000Z SUMMARY:Introductions - Develop your academic writing DESCRIPTION:Introductions help your reader understand the purpose and direction of your essay. A strong introduction sets the tone\, outlines key ideas\, and shows your understanding of the topic. This session will explore how to write introductions that are clear\, focused\, and academically appropriate for university-level work.\n\nClick the Begin Registration button to be sent a link to the Microsoft Teams meeting.\n(Please note: This linked event is one of our our Develop your academic writing sessions. Leave the meetings in your calendar if you would like to drop-in on sessions that can help you improve your academic work) LOCATION:Online via Teams\, Online event ORGANIZER;CN="Thomas Perry":MAILTO:tp5143m@gre.ac.uk CATEGORIES:Academic Skills Online, Big Welcome, Effective Writing CONTACT;CN="Thomas Perry":MAILTO:tp5143m@gre.ac.uk STATUS:CONFIRMED UID:LibCal-4491201 URL:https://libcal.gre.ac.uk/event/4491201 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-BUSYSTATUS:BUSY BEGIN:VALARM TRIGGER:-PT15M ACTION:DISPLAY DESCRIPTION:Reminder END:VALARM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260226T110000Z DTEND:20260226T120000Z DTSTAMP:20260226T000000Z SUMMARY:Paragraphing - Develop your academic writing DESCRIPTION:Writing in well-structured paragraphs is a key aspect of academic writing. This session will explore how to organise paragraphs effectively. It will also consider how long paragraphs should be\, and how to use signposting language. Clear paragraphing plays a major role in improving the overall clarity of your writing. The session will also explain how to include citations correctly.\n\nClick the Begin Registration button to be sent a link to the Microsoft Teams meeting.\n(Please note: This linked event is one of our our Develop your academic writing sessions. Leave the meetings in your calendar if you would like to drop-in on sessions that can help you improve your academic work) LOCATION:Online via Teams\, Online event ORGANIZER;CN="Thomas Perry":MAILTO:tp5143m@gre.ac.uk CATEGORIES:Academic Skills Online, Big Welcome, Effective Writing CONTACT;CN="Thomas Perry":MAILTO:tp5143m@gre.ac.uk STATUS:CONFIRMED UID:LibCal-4491202 URL:https://libcal.gre.ac.uk/event/4491202 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-BUSYSTATUS:BUSY BEGIN:VALARM TRIGGER:-PT15M ACTION:DISPLAY DESCRIPTION:Reminder END:VALARM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260305T110000Z DTEND:20260305T120000Z DTSTAMP:20260305T000000Z SUMMARY:Effective Paraphrasing and Introducing references - Develop your academic writing DESCRIPTION:More than anything\, being able to cite evidence in support of your claims and assertions is an essential feature of academic writing. This session will look at how to introduce citations within your work in an academic format. In addition\, the session will also focus on the challenge of paraphrasing\, that is taking the ideas of another author and then being able to put these ideas into your own words. Being able to paraphrase well\, avoids over reliance on the words of the original text\, thus avoiding high similarity rating on Turnitin.\n\nClick the Begin Registration button to be sent a link to the Microsoft Teams meeting.\n\n(Please note: This linked event is one of our our Develop your academic writing sessions. Leave the meetings in your calendar if you would like to drop-in on sessions that can help you improve your academic work) LOCATION:Online via Teams\, Online event ORGANIZER;CN="Thomas Perry":MAILTO:tp5143m@gre.ac.uk CATEGORIES:Academic Skills Online, Big Welcome, Effective Writing CONTACT;CN="Thomas Perry":MAILTO:tp5143m@gre.ac.uk STATUS:CONFIRMED UID:LibCal-4491203 URL:https://libcal.gre.ac.uk/event/4491203 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-BUSYSTATUS:BUSY BEGIN:VALARM TRIGGER:-PT15M ACTION:DISPLAY DESCRIPTION:Reminder END:VALARM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260312T110000Z DTEND:20260312T120000Z DTSTAMP:20260312T000000Z SUMMARY:Conclusions - Develop your academic writing DESCRIPTION:Without a final focus in mind an essay can simply become a collection of interesting data. How do you bring your work to a compelling point?\n\nFocus points:\nWhat makes a good conclusion?\nHow to close your essay well.\n\nClick the Begin Registration button to be sent a link to the Microsoft Teams meeting.\n\n(Please note: This linked event is one of our our Develop your academic writing sessions. Leave the meetings in your calendar if you would like to drop-in on sessions that can help you improve your academic work) LOCATION:Online via Teams\, Online event ORGANIZER;CN="Thomas Perry":MAILTO:tp5143m@gre.ac.uk CATEGORIES:Academic Skills Online, Big Welcome, Effective Writing CONTACT;CN="Thomas Perry":MAILTO:tp5143m@gre.ac.uk STATUS:CONFIRMED UID:LibCal-4491204 URL:https://libcal.gre.ac.uk/event/4491204 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-BUSYSTATUS:BUSY BEGIN:VALARM TRIGGER:-PT15M ACTION:DISPLAY DESCRIPTION:Reminder END:VALARM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260319T110000Z DTEND:20260319T120000Z DTSTAMP:20260319T000000Z SUMMARY:Reference lists - Develop your academic writing DESCRIPTION:This session will focus on:\nWhy we reference.\nHarvard referencing.\nIn text citations.\nYour reference list.\n\nClick the Begin Registration button to be sent a link to the Microsoft Teams meeting.\n\n(Please note: This linked event is one of our our Develop your academic writing sessions. Leave the meetings in your calendar if you would like to drop-in on sessions that can help you improve your academic work) LOCATION:Online via Teams\, Online event ORGANIZER;CN="Thomas Perry":MAILTO:tp5143m@gre.ac.uk CATEGORIES:Academic Skills Online, Big Welcome, Effective Writing CONTACT;CN="Thomas Perry":MAILTO:tp5143m@gre.ac.uk STATUS:CONFIRMED UID:LibCal-4491205 URL:https://libcal.gre.ac.uk/event/4491205 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-BUSYSTATUS:BUSY BEGIN:VALARM TRIGGER:-PT15M ACTION:DISPLAY DESCRIPTION:Reminder END:VALARM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260326T110000Z DTEND:20260326T120000Z DTSTAMP:20260326T000000Z SUMMARY:Proofreading and Editing - Develop your academic writing DESCRIPTION:This workshop will focus on:\n\nProofreading and editing your work.\n\nLearn techniques that will allow you to improve your work before submission.\n\nClick the Begin Registration button to be sent a link to the Microsoft Teams meeting.\n\n(Please note: This linked event is one of our our Develop your academic writing sessions. Leave the meetings in your calendar if you would like to drop-in on sessions that can help you improve your academic work) LOCATION:Online via Teams\, Online event ORGANIZER;CN="Thomas Perry":MAILTO:tp5143m@gre.ac.uk CATEGORIES:Academic Skills Online, Big Welcome, Effective Writing CONTACT;CN="Thomas Perry":MAILTO:tp5143m@gre.ac.uk STATUS:CONFIRMED UID:LibCal-4491206 URL:https://libcal.gre.ac.uk/event/4491206 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-BUSYSTATUS:BUSY BEGIN:VALARM TRIGGER:-PT15M ACTION:DISPLAY DESCRIPTION:Reminder END:VALARM END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR