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Finding Your Authorial Voice In Academic Writing

Tuesday 31st May 2022, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (London Time)

Drawing on the field of Applied Linguistics, this workshop examines stylistic devices used to enable an authorial voice in academic writing. The stringent rules at play in the academic field can paralyse the writer.

This workshop will:

  • Explore the purpose of citation and examine different disciplinary approaches to citation
  • Explore the tension between humility and originality
  • Examine paradigm influences on the writing process
  • Explore the relationship between the author and the writer
  • Important Stylistic devices such as
  1. Hedges
  2. Boosters
  3. Evidential Markers
  4. Attitude Markers
  5. Self mentions
  6. Engagement markers
  7. Framing
  8. Code glosses

Debbie Winter

Debbie Winter (LLB Hons, MA) lectured in Law and sang professionally on the jazz scene before deciding to change careers and become a vocal coach. She noticed a...

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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Tuesday 21st May 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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An Introduction to VoceVista

Dana Zenobi

If you want to use VoceVista software but are struggling with how to get started, this introductory session will get you oriented and ready to go! This will be a judgment-free zone; I am looking forward to answering all your burning VoceVista how-to questions from a studio teacher’s perspective.

VoceVista Bundle
Tuesday 21st May 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday 29th May 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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VoceVista Bundle

Dana Zenobi

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