{"id":17192,"date":"2024-05-30T09:00:29","date_gmt":"2024-05-29T23:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/?p=17192"},"modified":"2024-05-27T10:19:21","modified_gmt":"2024-05-27T00:19:21","slug":"building-skills-for-your-career-academic-writing-skills-are-career-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/2024\/05\/30\/building-skills-for-your-career-academic-writing-skills-are-career-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"Building skills for your career: Academic writing skills are career skills"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Academic writing is a versatile career skill that allows you to communicate clearly, concisely, professionally and effectively. By developing strong writing abilities you will be able to convey your ideas, knowledge and successfully collaborate with others in your professional life.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Not quite sure what academic writing is? Have a look at some examples, along with grammar tips on the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Write with academic style webpage.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Academic writing requires correct referencing. Once you know which style you need to use (hint: check your course site and assignment instructions), refer to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/library\/study\/referencing\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Library Referencing guide<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">s for correct formatting and examples.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">You can take advantage of our Griffith Mentors for help with writing and general university skills throughout the semester. Times and locations can be found on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/student-mentoring\/mentoring-programs\/study-support\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Griffith Mentors Study Support<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> webpage.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Studying a postgraduate program? Check out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/library\/research-publishing\/academic-writing\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Academic writing for researchers<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and learn how to write for particular styles and formats such as: research proposals, literature reviews, thesis, creative practice exegesis, articles, reports and research blogs.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Want help with your academic writing? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/griffith.service-now.com\/esc?id=sc_cat_item&amp;sys_id=edda5e65db61b110ded396cbd3961976\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Book a session<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> with a Learning Adviser for writing help, a Librarian for referencing guidance or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/librarycalendar.griffith.edu.au\/calendar\/workshops?cid=11062&amp;t=d&amp;d=0000-00-00&amp;cal=11062&amp;inc=0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">attend a Library workshop<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For international students who have English has a second language, EnglishHELP\u00a0 provide one-on-one support to help develop and support academic writing. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/international\/englishhelp\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Visit the EnglishHELP website<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to book a consultation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Lastly, you can download this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gugcstudentguild.com.au\/academic-writing\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Academic Writing Checklist<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to keep you on track as you progress in your professional life.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Academic writing is a versatile career skill that allows you to communicate clearly, concisely, professionally and effectively. By developing strong writing abilities you will be able to convey your ideas, knowledge and successfully collaborate with others in your professional life.\u00a0 Not quite sure what academic writing is? 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