Mentoring scheme
Writing Mentors Scheme
The Writing Centre employs fifteen trained undergraduate and postgraduate student Writing Mentors to collaborate with and assist fellow students in their writing. The Mentors have been selected from a range of disciplines, including Psychology, Design, Law, Film and Television Production, Business, Biomedical Sciences and English. Response to this scheme has been overwhelmingly positive. See this short
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Writing Mentors give students the audience and feedback they need to help them articulate their ideas and to gain confidence as writers and as participants in the discourse of their academic discipline. Writing Centre tutorials are friendly and encouraging. We work with students wherever they might be on their writing journey and aim to help them progress with confidence.
What students have said
- Understanding assignment topics
"It was a tremendous help to me. I gained more understanding of the type of structure I should use and it made me more aware of my own mistakes, which I could work on. Overall, it was a good tutorial (I will definitely take more advantage of that)."
- Overcoming obstacles
"I was pleasantly surprised at how helpful it was. It opened up my mind to the feasibility of this assignment. Thank you!"
- Working collaboratively
"I’m very pleased. This mentor is great. We had a long session today, probably longer than either of us expected but we made it through and I’m well on my way with my essay."
- Gaining confidence
"A very helpful and informative session, especially the introduction to freewriting, which made me realise that I did have an idea as to what to write. This has boosted my depleted confidence in doing coursework. I will come again and recommend to other students."
All of our Writing Mentors are thoroughly trained by the Centre’s professional team at the beginning of each semester and throughout the year, with sessions in tutorial delivery, Writing Centre ethics and practice, academic and disciplinary conventions, understanding and helping students avoid plagiarism, and other writing-related topics.
Recruitment
We recruit mentors for the start of each academic year, with applications being accepted around May. If you are interested in becoming a Writing Mentor, please register your interest by email at writingcentre@londonmet.ac.uk or by telephone on 0207 320 1211. Tell us what course you are studying and what level you will be the following year.
Booking a tutorial
All students of London Metropolitan, regardless of level and discipline, are welcome to book appointments or drop in for a tutorial with a Writing Mentor to discuss any difficulties, receive advice on an existing draft, or get help starting your assignment.
To contact the Writing Centre to book a tutorial, click here.
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