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Language and Literacies Companion

Showing you understand your discipline depends a lot on your English language and academic skills. Use this tool to check and polish your assignments.

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The Language and Literacies Companion is your one-stop guide to writing well at university. Rather than working through every section, you can identify the areas where you most need support and focus on these. By using the resource in this way, you’ll be better equipped to edit and proofread your assignments as an informed writer. This will result in stronger submissions and greater confidence in your writing.

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