Topic: academic writing
Planning a Summer of Writing (When Writing Still Feels a Bit Terrifying)
Planning a summer of writing can feel both exciting and overwhelming. This post from Elizabeth O’Connor, prize-winning novelist and UoB staff member, offers practical, realistic ways to build a writing routine that works for you. Discover how small, steady steps, supportive habits, and manageable goals can help you make meaningful progress.
AI in Research: a sceptic’s reflections
Reflecting on attending two recent events exploring the role of AI in doctoral research and academic writing, Luke Bradbury, a PGR in the Department of Public Administration and Policy, considers where AI can support PGRs and where human judgement still matters.
Helen writes for #AcWriMo: lay a solid foundation
In this post for Academic Writing Month, Helen Hawksworth, Academic Skills Advisor in Libraries and Learning Resources, explores the often-overlooked groundwork behind academic writing and shares practical ways to strengthen your approach, while considering the role of generative AI along the way.