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Writing Development

Helping students develop writing and assessment skills to become independent learners

Please look at how Writing Development can help you and the Terms and Conditions here
before booking your appointment.

Book an on-campus appointment with Writing Development

Please report to the ground floor reception desk in the University Library on arrival. 

Book an online appointment with Writing Development

Online appointments are via MS Teams. You will receive a meeting link in your confirmation email. 

  • Appointments are bookable up to 3 weeks in advance. 
  • You can only book one appointment at a time. After you have attended your appointment, you will be able to book another.
  • You have a maximum of 4 per term.

Please contact us by email if you have any queries

Email Us

We have a few appointments each week that are via MS Teams chat. 

Make an MS Teams Chat
appointment

Please be available on Teams at the time of your appointment and one of our advisors will start the chat. 

The Writing Development team

A picture of Daren, a Writing Development Adviser
A picture of Graham, a Writing Development Adviser
A picture of May, a Writing Development Adviser
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Request a teaching session for your students

Please note, if you require sessions on finding information or referencing, please contact your Learning and Teaching Librarian.

How we can help you and Terms and Conditions

All University of Lincoln students can use Writing Development. 

Our goal is to support you in becoming a confident, independent learner. After meeting with us, take time to reflect on what you have learned and apply it to subsequent assessments. 

  • Understanding and planning your assignment
  • Assignment structure and paragraph structure
  • Academic argument and critical thinking
  • Introductions and conclusions
  • Strategies for editing and proof-reading
  • Understanding your feedback
  • Revision and exam techniques

  • Checking your assessment brief and marking criteria so you understand what is expected.
  • Looking back at previous feedback from tutors or past assignments to see what you can improve.
  • Thinking about what you want to get out of the session (e.g., making your writing clearer, strengthening your argument, or improving how you use sources).
  • Bringing a printed or digital copy of your work so you can easily share the parts you want to discuss.
  • Choosing the areas you want to focus on, especially any sections you find challenging (e.g., introduction, argument structure, or critical thinking).
  • Preparing questions to ask your advisor.
  • Using tools like Microsoft Editor and Draft Coach to check your grammar and spelling.

  • Edit or proof-read your work for you (please see proof-reading policy below).
  • Check to see if you have met the learning outcomes of your assignment, as this is something you have to do for yourself.
  • Help with the subject content of your assignment.
  • Help with finding information or referencing. Please contact your Learning and Teaching Librarian.

  1. You can book a maximum of four appointments per term:
    • Four appointments from 1st September to 31st December
    • Four appointments from 1st January to 30th April
    • Four appointments from 1st May to 31st August
  2. You can book a maximum of one appointment per week (subject to availability).
  3. You can only book one appointment at a time. If you book more, the second appointment will be cancelled.

If you cannot attend an appointment, please cancel as soon as possible to give other students the opportunity to book.

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