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Workshops

Critical Writing Workshops

Have you ever received feedback that your work is too descriptive and would like to know how to improve it?  

The aim of this generic workshop is to enable you to take a more critical approach in your writing.  It covers:   

  • The differences between descriptive and critical writing   

  • Using critical language  

  • How to write critical paragraphs   

This workshop is not subject specific. It is aimed at undergraduates but is suitable for any level of study.

Upcoming Sessions:

  • 14:00-15:00, Wednesday 9th July 2025 (online via Teams): Link to join

To view a recording of a previous workshop see below.

You do not have to book onto the workshop as attendance is on a first come first served basis.

If you need further information or any adjustments to fully access our sessions, please contact libraryhelp@tees.ac.uk in advance. 

We are very interested to hear your views about any workshop you attend.

Please complete the feedback form after you have attended.

Click on the calendar image or on the link below to see the programme of other webinars currently being offered: http://libguides.tees.ac.uk/workshop

Online tutorial for critical writing

Click on the image below to work through the online tutorial for critical writing. There are activities for you to take part in along the way.

Link to online tutorial

Helpsheets

The following help sheets will give further advice on what critical writing is, how to write good paragraphs and what the critical 'clue' words mean in your criteria.

Guides on critical writing

These guides will introduce you to the basics of critical writing  covering:
  • The difference between critical and descriptive writing
  • Identifying differing opinions in writing 
  • Using the WEED model to create critical paragraphs
  • Identifying different aspects of critical writing 

 

Guides

The differences between critical and descriptive writing

 

Using critical language

 

 

 

How to write critical paragraphs

 

 

 

Further reading

Online reading list of additional resources and further reading on critical writing

link to reading list

Using material on this page