This is the sixth unit of a series forming a VLE course for first-year students on 'Academic Research'. In this unit students are introduced to 'the paragraph', learning how to understand the basic structure, the importance of using them, how to write topic sentences etc.

Two exercises on the use of creative writing in English Literature seminars. The exercises have been designed for use by English lecturers seeking to develop their skills. One activity is for use by an individual lecturer working alone; the other is for use in a group setting. Both activities suggest ways of turning to pedagogic use an activity which students of the English subjects are expected to be able to perform, but which teachers all too often simply see as a medium of assessment. They propose and exemplify writing as a pedagogic tool. There is also an overview of the activities.

A short video demonstrating the use of the Turn It In (JISC) source matching service to detect cases of plagiarism. Originally created for University of Warwick academics. It is relevant to anyone using Turn It In (using its web interface), or considering tools to assist in plagiarism detection. It was originally shown to students as a deterrent. The video was created using Screenflow on an iMac.

This is the ninth unit of a series forming a VLE course for first-year students on 'Academic Research'. In this unit students are given an overview of some of the attributes of appropriate writing style within academic essays. An assignment for students is also included.