Do you need help with writing, referencing or understanding assignment criteria? Ask us! Consultations are free for all undergraduate and postgraduate Deakin students.
To get the most out of your consultation come prepared with some specific questions about your assignment.
When you attend a consultation with a Language and Learning Adviser they will ask you to fill in a brief questionnaire. You will be asked why you have made an appointment and the session will then attempt to address your needs. Please note that consultations are teaching and learning sessions - advisers do not correct, edit or proofread essays. They do make general suggestions about assignment criteria and essay structure.
Most consultations last for around 30 minutes.
It is always best to see a Language and Learning Adviser as early as possible, even during the early planning or writing stages of an assignment.
No. Neither Writing Mentors nor Language and Learning Advisers edit or proofread essays. The aim of these consultation is to assist you to identify areas for improvement and give you advice on how to improve your writing. For this reason it is important that you come prepared with a specific question about your essay.