Miss Holly Quinlan
(she/her)
BA and MA (Cardiff)
Research student
Overview
I am a current postgraduate research student in the Language and Linguistics department of the School of English, Communication and Philosophy (ENCAP). Prior to my PhD studies, I completed an MA in English Literature, and a BA with Honours in English Language and Literature, at Cardiff University.
My main research interests are academic writing, transitions between upper-secondary and higher education institutions, and relationships between reading and writing; I am also interested in Welsh bilingualism.
Research
Thesis
Mind the Gap! An investigation into the transition between upper-secondary and university learning environments in Wales, with a focus on essay-based academic writing practices.
My research investigates the perceptions of academic writing in upper-secondary and university education institutions in Wales. Examples of upper-secondary institution include A-Level colleges and further education colleges. The objective of this research is to assess the transition between these two types of education institution. Of course, 'transition' can refer to a number of changes in the student's academic life; the term could be applied to the processes of moving away from home, making new friends, and adjusting to a higher level of education, to name but a few examples. In my research, I consider 'transition' in connection with the academic writing aspect of a student's education.
Funding sources
My PhD project is funded by the Welsh Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS).
Biography
Honours and awards
- 2022: BA (Hons) English Language and Literature (Cardiff University) - First Class Degree
- 2024: MA English Literature (Cardiff University) - Distinction
