Academic Writing and Study Skills

We provide support on topics including writing style and structure, presentations, time management, and more.

ASK do not offer a proofreading service but we are happy to discuss your work.

ASK 1-2-1 Appointments

You can make an appointment to see an adviser if you have any questions about your writing or study skills. Appointments are 30 minutes and students can only book themselves one slot per day. 

During term-time our appointments are at the following times:

• Mondays 10am - 7pm (online & on campus)
• Tuesdays 10am - 7pm (online & on campus)
• Wednesdays 10am - 5pm (online & on campus)
• Thursdays 10am - 7pm  (online & on campus)
• Fridays 10am - 5pm (online & on campus)

We have appointments on campus and online using Microsoft Teams. You can choose one of these options per day.

When you book an appointment, you will receive an email confirmation which has the information on the location of your on campus slot or a link to your MS Teams appointment enclosed.

Click the link below to access the ASK Writing & Learning 1-2-1 booking page:

Writing and Learning 1-2-1 appointments (MS Teams)

If you require an appointment with an Academic Skills Adviser outside of the above times, please email us at ask@brunel.ac.uk

Written advice on writing style

Alternatively you may wish to send us a writing sample so we can provide feedback on style and structure of your writing. Please note that this is not a proofreading service but a way of helping you improve your writing.

You are allowed to send us 1 writing sample per term, including during the summer. Please allow 4 working days for this service. 

If you need further help please make an appointment to see an adviser.

Writing Sample Submission Sheet

Please download and complete the form above and email it to ask@brunel.ac.uk

Writing and Learning Workshops

Currently our workshops will be a combination of on campus and online sessions via MS Teams. 

Click this link to access our workshop timetables on Brightspace

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You can view slides from our workshops via our Brightspace page here (Brightspace login required).

ASK Events

For more information on upcoming ASK events (such as ASK Week, UGDW etc.), please view our events page or access the ASK Brightspace pages via the following links:

ASK Events

ASK Brightspace pages (Brightspace login required)

First year student?

Access resources to help you navigate your studies during your first year at Brunel. Via our Brightspace pages you will find answers to FAQs as well as online handouts to help with your writing, links to videos on Stats and links to our Maths refresher event - Back to Maths. Click the link below to access your First Year Toolkit (Brightspace login required):

First Year Toolkit 

Online Resources

We have a large number of resources on all topics in the Academic Skills area on Brightspace. These include video tutorials, useful resources on the internet, quick guides and slides from our workshops.

We have created a series of short videos on academic writing which provide tips about planning, structuring and writing your assignments.

You can also access our interactive learning activities below:

• Developing a strong academic paragraph (Brightspace login needed)
• Using commas in academic writing (Brightspace login needed)
• Writing concisely (Brightspace needed)

Here are our top 5 writing and learning guides:

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