Delta Academic Objectives: Writing Skills has been written to prepare students for academic writing, placing emphasis not only on developing strong academic writing skills but also on continued language development through five main areas: Structure and organisation, Critical thinking, Using the text, Language focus and

Evaluating writing. Structure and organisation activities develop students' skills in planning, organising, structuring and revising their essays. Critical thinking activities teach students to engage critically, constantly challenging and questioning the ideas of others. Using the text activities show students how to strengthen and support their opinions using their research and other sources.