5.1 Putting it all together

Congratulations! You are now familiar with some of the key aspects that are likely to help you make a smooth transition to university writing and prepare for your professional life.

Your ability to write well will mark you as a competent communicator who demonstrates attention to detail and professionalism. However, it takes time, planning and effort to develop your competence in writing (McMillan & Weyers, 2014).

Complete the following activity to check that you know what writing at university involves.