Course overview

Welcome to the UCC Skills Centre Canvas space. Writing at third level can be scary. Being unsure of proper grammar, or not knowing exactly what you are being asked to do, can leave you unsure of yourself. Do not worry, the Skills Centre canvas space is designed so that you can choose which lessons to review, or you can complete the full course. This course will enable you to embrace your individual learning journey beyond disciplinary knowledge and develop communication abilities.

This course is for students in all stages of the university experience; transitioning in, transitioning through and transitioning out. Through the use of video lessons, podcasts, articles, exercises, quizzes and other helpful resources, this course gives you the opportunity to engage with us on a variety of levels. This learning space will provide you with the opportunity to engage with us virtually and equip you with skills and tools to carry into your chosen degree, developing your academic communication and contributing to your successful student experience.

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Skills Centre services

Do you want feedback on your assignment before you submit? Are you unsure about the structure of your essay? Are you confused about how to approach a difficult topic? If any of these issues seem familiar and you are looking for some advice, then please book a Skills Centre Writing Clinic. The virtual writing clinics are one-to-one appointments with our skilled Tutors. This personalised, detailed feedback will help you gain control of your writing and give you the tools to tackle future assignments with confidence. This service takes place through video call/voice call via Google Meet.

Alternatively, you may be disappointed with your grades or struggling to keep up with your academic workload. If any of this resonates with you, please book an advisor appointment with the Skills Centre today. Together with your advisor, you will develop a detailed, personalised plan of action to tackle your academic workload.

Students have the option to either engage with us synchronously, through writing clinics and advisor appointments, or asynchronously, through our feedback on essay structure and style. The Skills Centre offers UCC students personalised feedback on your academic writing, and other queries you may have. You will have the option to upload the work you would like reviewed with a tutor during a writing clinic. The tutor will review your writing with you and provide you with some helpful feedback and tips on how you can improve your academic writing structure and style. NOTE: The Skills Centre does not provide proof-reading or editing services!

You can find out more about these services here!

Contact details

Email: skillscentre@ucc.ie

Website: https://www.ucc.ie/en/skillscentre/

Hours: 9am -5pm, Monday - Friday

Location: Boole Basement, Q-1, just follow the yellow footprints