These 45-minute tutorials offer more in-depth help with writing your assignment. Our tutors can advise you on a range of topics, from planning and research to developing strong arguments and polishing your language.
You can book a tutorial at any stage of the writing process, from planning to polishing. You can only book one tutorial at a time and one tutorial per week. Any multiple appointments found on the system will be automatically cancelled.
Possible areas of focus could include:
Academic Skills tutorials are 1-hour, 1-1 workshops designed to support your study skills development. These workshops are delivered by friendly Librarians who can advise you on a range of topics, from research to referencing.
Areas of Academic Skills support include
If you have any questions, please contact us on academic.skills@culc.coventry.ac.uk.
Proofreading is the process of finding and correcting mistakes in the text before it is printed or put online. A program/website that you can use is Grammarly. Grammarly scans your text for common grammatical mistakes (like misused commas, typos etc). There is a free version that most people use and a paid one if you require it for more complex issues. You can install it on your browser, Microsoft Office and phone. Click the icon below to visit their website:
The Centre for Academic Writing (CAW) keeps a list of Coventry University approved proof-readers. These are people who have submitted their CV and completed an application in order be on the list. You can contact these people if you would like your assignment proof-read, at a cost. Please note that a proof-reader will generally need at least 10 working days to complete your request for proof-reading, and are under no obligation to take on your assignment for proof-reading. Please read the Coventry University London Proof-reading Guidelines carefully. If you decide to use a proof-reader, they must follow this policy. Click here to see the list of Coventry University Approved Proof-readers.
Do you want to improve your academic skills such as citing & referencing, and finding information? You can now book an online or on-campus 1-1 tutorial with your librarian:
All academic writing tutorials are currently being delivered online via Microsoft Teams. Tutorials are delivered by the Centre for Academic Writing (CAW - Coventry) and the Academic Skills Unit (ASU - London). Click below to book:
Face to face at Liverpool Street and online on Teams
Online on Teams
CAW Academic Writing Tutorials
If you want to get advice on proofreading, please click below: