This week’s theory class mainly focused on academic writing skills, especially how to write a strong introduction and how to organise and integrate research more effectively. I learned that an introduction is not just the beginning of a paper, but a very important section that provides context, explains why the topic matters, and clearly states the research aim or question. It also acts as a roadmap, helping the reader understand what will be discussed in the rest of the paper .
We also discussed how to integrate research into writing. Instead of simply listing different sources, we should connect them together, compare different viewpoints, and show how they support or challenge our argument. This made me realise that a literature review is not just about summarising, but about building a clear and logical discussion between different studies .
Another important part of this week was how to structure a literature review more clearly. We learned that it should be organised around key themes or concepts rather than individual sources, and we should focus on analysing and synthesising the literature instead of describing it. This helps make the writing more coherent and easier to follow .
Overall, this week helped me better understand how academic writing works as a whole. It is not just about writing correctly, but about structuring ideas clearly, connecting research, and guiding the reader through the argument. I also feel more confident about starting my own literature review and introduction for my project.