Te Kete Wānaka
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Writing critically
Critical writing is essential in university assessments. Find out here how to use information to back up your points, as well as when and how to summarise, paraphrase and quote.
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What is critical writing?
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Supporting your ideas with evidence
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When and how to summarise, paraphrase and quote
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