The best thing you can do to improve your writing is to READ. It does not matter whether it is fiction or non-fiction. Most students feel they do not have time to read for pleasure, but there is no longer a need to feel guilty if you curl up with a novel and a cup of tea. The more you read and encounter different styles and ways of structuring narrative and argument, the better your own writing will be. There is a light reading collection on the ground floor of the library, so it couldn't be easier to start reading for pleasure. There is also a local history collection near the Garden Room, including books on Jesus College, so you can learn about the college as you read non-fiction.

The Royal Literary Fund have a good basic guide to essay writing at Writing essays - The Royal Literary Fund (rlf.org.uk) and they also have an essay writing app at  Alex Essay Writing Tool - The Royal Literary Fund (rlf.org.uk)

On this page there are also recommendations for good books on essay and dissertation writing, style, grammar and punctuation and links to a couple of interesting writing blogs.

Another useful resource is LibGuides on Academic Skills by Wolfson College which has links to resources on time management, using feedback, finding resources, critical evaluation and time management.

Anglia Ruskin University has Study Skills guides on Information Skills and Academic Writing.

Oxford guide on Making the most of your study time.

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