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Differences between Level 5 and Level 6 Writing

Here are resources to help you with the transition from writing at Level 5 to writing at Level 6. 

Video of our Workshop

Our Workshop presentation slides

View them here:

Or, you can download the PowerPoint slides here. 
 

Downloads

Differences between L5 and L6 writing [pdf]

Interactive Activity

You have to guess the five important words about Level 6 writing. Click on the letters, but think carefully as you only have five wrong guesses maximum for each word.

Useful Links

• Reading University, Introduction to Level 6 Writing
• University of Hertfordshire, Examples of good Level 6 writing for healthcare students [pdf]
• Edgehill University, Presentation about L6 with lots of useful advice and tips
• Manchester Academic Phrasebank, Very useful lists of academic phrases and where to use them. 

Skills for Learning Moodle Site:

• Resources Page on Critical Thinking
• Mini-module: Critical Thinking
• Mini-module: Writing at Level 6 
• Mini-module: Quick Guide to Critical Writing