UndergradSkiller: Skill Set Map for Undergraduates and Their Educators

ACADEMIC READING AND WRITING

Definition

Academic reading and writing are foundational skills for university study. Reading at the university level requires active engagement with texts, including identifying key ideas, questioning arguments, and connecting sources. Academic writing demands clarity, structure, and appropriate use of evidence. The resources in this section support undergraduates in developing these skills across a range of formats and disciplines.

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Table of contents:

1.1. Reading Strategies

1.2. Academic Writing
1.2.1. Getting Started with Writing
1.2.2 Academic Language and Argumentation

1.3. Essay Writing

1.4. Thesis Writing

1.5. Discipline-Specific Writing

1.6. Referencing and Citation

1.7. Academic Integrity and Plagiarism

 

Author: Leeanne Irwin

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Last Updated: August 27, 2026