Lee McHugh, Mohammad Manesh & David Anderson
We’ve developed a series of 10 short, interactive videos to support academic writing. Each video is designed to provide step by step guidance to introduce students to new skills. Videos are full of infographics, friendly narrative and embedded with “pause now” activities encouraging learners to reflect, practice, and engage more deeply with the material and develop their academic learning.
Designed specifically for new and international students in mind, the videos cover core skills such as paraphrasing, referencing, & plagiarism, in an accessible and engaging format which is easy to embed into digital spaces like Blackboard or Learning@Lincoln. The interactive style and relatable design of the videos break down complex writing concepts into manageable, bite-sized learning moments, which can help support students learning and success rates.
This project was funded by the CoASSH Teaching and Learning Innovation fund, creating a collaboration with a third year design student which provided a valuable experience to enhance their CV and expand their creative portfolio.
This project also supports our broader goal of promoting social mobility across student groups in Lincoln International Business School. By offering accessible, engaging and student-led resources, we’re helping to level the playing field for learners from diverse backgrounds.
Overall, the video project has been a success in combining student employment, skill-building, and inclusive education. It aims to have a positive impact on learners, helping them build confidence and competence in their academic writing.
The videos will be released very soon.
If you’d like to learn more about these resources please contact:
Lee McHugh: lmchugh@lincoln.ac.uk
Mohammad Manesh: mmanesh@lincoln.ac.uk
David Anderson: danderson@lincoln.ac.uk