Why is writing important?• Academic writing and communication can be

challenging for all students• Reading and writing are at the heart of

studying, and developing writing is part of the learning process

• Everyone can benefit from focusing on writing to improve clarity, criticality and precision

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What do we offer?• A presessional course for students whose IELTS

scores range from 5.5 – 6.5• A wide range of free insessional courses offered

during the academic year to all IOE students• Sessions within academic programmes • One-to-one tutorials available face-to-face, on the

phone or via Skype• A book and a website resource to support writing

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Presessional course• This is offered three times a year, for our three

entry points• Suitable for students whose English language

test scores range from 5.5 – 6.5• A highly interactive and intensive course

focused on preparing for academic studies in Education

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Insessional courses • Normally 10 weekly 2-hour classes offered at a

range of times, including Saturdays• Courses last 4 or 8 weeks and are repeated • Small-group interactive sessions • Open to both international and ‘home’ students• Focused on a range of topics

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Some insessional courses• English for Academic Purposes • Grammar for Academic Writing • Referencing, Citation and Quotation • Seminar Speaking and Presenting • Listening to Lectures• Reading and Writing Critically • Dissertation Writing

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One-to-one tutorials• Half-hour appointments• Face-to-face, phone or Skype• Confidential, developmental and supportive • Focused on developing students’ academic

‘voice’• Confidence-building

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Student Writing Guide • Clear and practical guidebook• Covers all major aspects of academic writing • Available from the IOE bookshop

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Online writing resources• Web-based advice and resources• Practical, with advice and examples• Including videos, links and activities

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How do I find out more?For more information and links, visit our website: www.ioe.ac.uk/writingcentre

Email writingcentre@ioe.ac.uk

Twitter @AWC_IOE

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