Brisbane, ironically but affectionately coined BrisVegas by locals, is the third-largest city in Australia and the capital of the state of Queensland. Highly liveable with a diverse population, Brisbane is known for its subtropical greenery and sunshine, river-led outdoor lifestyle and proximity to Gold Coast beaches. Top tertiary institutions include The University of Queensland (a … Read more
We are often warned to avoid cliché in our writing, but what does this really mean? A cliché is a phrase that has been used so often that its meaning has become unimportant. A cliché says nothing new or original and is a waste of valuable words, especially when you are working within a word … Read more
Why is it so important to write concisely in academic writing? To allow your meaning to come across clearly. Redundant sentences, unnecessary phrases and repetition distract your reader from what you are trying to say and can sometimes obscure your meaning completely. They can make your work seem overly wordy and confusing. Here is a … Read more
Certainly, every essay must include an opening paragraph, and this is your introduction. It plays an important role in drawing the reader’s attention to what your essay will discuss. Writing the introduction can seem difficult because you might feel that you need to take a long time to sit and think about what initial word or sentence … Read more
It’s well known that academic writing must stay focused and that all information included in an essay/thesis should be relevant to the question/topic, but sometimes, that’s easier said than done! So, let’s discuss some strategies that you can use to keep your writing focused and avoid irrelevancies, both when researching and when writing. Analysing the task The first step … Read more
Have you ever been told that your writing style is not academic or that it is too informal? Are you unsure what rules to follow, what you can do and what you should not do? Of course, the specific guidelines will vary, depending on what you want to write—the guidelines for an essay or a … Read more