Academic Writing

Dear students,
Today many of you found it difficult to be entirely original. Please do not despair. There are various ways around this thorny issue. In some respects, an original compilation of other people's ideas could be considered original if it is cleverly done. Alternatively, you may write in the spirit of originality even if your topic may have been covered before. Most of the examples in the textbook you have are not really original, if any, so perhaps I was pushing you too much today.
Your outlines are coming along and you should be pleased with what you have done so far. If you persevere, I am sure you will do well.
Kind regards,
Chris Elvin


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