Academic Writing Hub

Welcome to the Academic Writing Hub

The Academic Writing Hub is designed to support students at the University of Oxford in developing their academic writing. Whether you’re clarifying assignment expectations, refining your paragraph structure, or tailoring your writing to your discipline, the Hub offers two ways to engage with its resources.

Ask Penrose

Penrose, the Academic Writing Hub Chatbot, is available 24/7 to assist you.

Created to support Oxford students, Penrose offers guidance on all aspects of academic writing.

You can also use Penrose to help navigate the Hub’s resources.

Ask Penrose

Explore the Hub Directly

Prefer to navigate the material yourself? Use the menu on the right to access the Hub’s core sections:

  • Academic Writing: Tasks
  • Key Language Issues
  • Transferable Writing Skills

The Academic Writing Hub provides practical insights and real-world examples from Oxford students to support your academic development.

 

 

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Introduction to the Academic Writing Hub

Introduction to the Academic Writing Hub

The Academic Writing Hub helps students build the skills needed to participate effectively in academic communication and the wider university community.

Learning How to Write in My Subject Area

Learning How to Write in My Subject Area

The term ‘academic writing’ is rather vague. For example, it can cover a first-year undergraduate essay as well as a textbook written by an expert.