The Academic Writing and Language team offers the following support:
Scroll down to find out how to access these services.
Not sure what one-to-one support you need? Use the guide below to help you decide.
Choose the right Academic Writing and Language service for you
An AWL Express Tutorial is a ten minute appointment; an AWL tutorial is a 30 minute appointment.
This handy guide is designed to help you choose which is best for you. If you still aren't sure what kind of help you need, please email awl@mdx.ac.uk and we will be happy to assist you.
Students are allowed one appointment per day.
Use the calendar on the right to book a place.
Students are allowed one appointment per week and must book only with their school/faculty.
Key points about AWL Tutorials
Please note that we do NOT offer a proof-reading service.
AWL Workshops are run daily (M-F) from 3:00-4:00pm.
Key points about AWL Tutorials
Use the calendar on the right to book a place. Workshop descriptions can be found below.
This workshop aims to put you on the path to getting yourself a top degree from Middlesex. It covers tips for both face-to-face and online learning.
This workshop will help you understand exactly what plagiarism is, when and how to use references in your work, and how to use and understand Turnitin. This workshop covers Harvard referencing.
This workshop shows you what “critical thinking” actually is, and provides tips on how to make your reading and writing more analytical.
This popular workshop will show you how to plan and write a typical academic essay.
This workshop takes a step-by-step approach to report writing, and offers examples to guide you.
This workshop shows you what “reflective writing” is, why you’re asked to do it, and how to do it.
Most Postgraduate students, and many Undergraduate students too, will need to write a Literature Review – and writing one is a challenge for anybody! This workshop will introduce you to the art of writing a top quality Literature Review, including typical structures of a Literature Review and the language you will need to use.
It can be hard to sound convincing when you speak in front of people. This workshop will help you to develop the skills and knowledge needed to give effective presentations. It will cover face-to-face, online synchronous and online asynchronous presentations.
