UNSW Business School offers a range of academic communication resources so you can thrive in your studies. Whether it’s tips on public speaking andÌýpresentations orÌýlearning how to write essays and use correct referencing,Ìýwe’ll help you learn all the skills required toÌýyour best.Ìý
Writing & Editing
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You’ll learnÌýto write in academic style,ÌýunderstandÌýthe cultural context of academic writingÌýas well as the linguistic characteristics of academic writing and how it differs from spoken English.Ìý ÌýÌý
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DiscoverÌýthe kind of reports that you’ll be required to write in business andÌýhow they differ from professional reports.ÌýWe’ll teach you how to structure a report, when to use headings and subheadings and what language should be used when writing a report.Ìý
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DiscoverÌýthe kind of reports that you’ll be required to write in business andÌýhow they differ from professional reports.ÌýWe’ll teach you how to structure a report, when to use headings and subheadings and what language should be used when writing a report.ÌýÌý
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Learn what makes a good literature reviewÌýand how to classify different writings on your topic of choice.Ìý
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What is a ‘case’ and what is your role as an analyst? This guide will teach you how toÌýprepareÌýand best present a case analysis.Ìý
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Whether it’s editing for basic grammar, or coherence and cohesion, we supply guides that can be used to improve your writingÌýand communicate your message as effectively as possible.ÌýÌý
Speaking
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Learn how to prepare for a debate, explore andÌýanalyseÌýcontroversial issuesÌýand what role you’ll takeÌýwithin a debate team.Ìý
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Watch a short video about how students make presentations in theÌýUNSWÌýBusiness SchoolÌýor read our guideÌýto developing your skills and delivering your best.Ìý
- ÌýOralÌýPresentationsÌý
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Make the most of your tutorials with a guide thatÌýidentifiesÌýlanguageÌýfunctionsÌýand strategiesÌýinvolved inÌýtutorialÌýparticipation.Ìý
Referencing & plagiarismÌý
Our handy tips and guides will ensure you canÌýconfidentlyÌýacknowledgeÌýresources whenÌýparaphrasing,ÌýsummarisingÌýandÌýquoting,Ìýin order to avoid plagiarism when citing academic work.ÌýÌýÌý
- AcknowledgingÌýSourcesÌý
- HarvardÌýReferenceÌýGuideÌý
- How toÌýReference andÌýAvoidÌýPlagiarismÌý
- Introduction toÌýReferencing
Learning modulesÌý
Write well;Ìýlearn deeplyÌýis the EDU Moodle site which has up-to-date resources and materials you may find as valuable assistance to completing your assignments, projects and theses. They include concept and argument mapping,Ìýguides to using evidence,Ìýexplanations and practice exercises on grammar, plus more. To access thisÌýsiteÌýyou need to:Ìý
- Log intoÌýÌý
- Go to Moodle home (topÌýright-handÌýcorner)Ìý
- In Search, type:ÌýWrite well; Learn deeplyÌý
- ToÌýenrol, use Student enrolment key: ASB_LTPÌý
Literacy Consultations
The Business School offers students help with academic writing on an individual basis. An individual consultation lets you seek help with any specific study-related problem or issue.Ìý