Access academic support from expert online tutors who are available 24/7
Smarthinking tutors can support you with academic writing on your module, whether it be practicing exam questions or written assignments.
Connect with a Smarthinking online tutor to access the following support activities:
- A live tutoring session where you can get immediate support with how to approach a written task, presentation, style and appropriate use of citations
- Submit your essay/paragraph for comprehensive feedback (usually returned within 24 hours)
- Ask a question to improve your academic writing
Proven to have a positive effect on student success, the Smarthinking online tutoring service gives you the help you need, whenever you need it, 24/7.
How to access Smarthinking Online Tutoring
How to use Smarthinking Online Tutoring
- Submit drafts of assignments or sections of your drafts for review by a Smarthinking tutor. The tutor will then provide you with a marked-up version of your original work (usually within 24 hours).
- Have a live, 1:1 discussion with a tutor about your assignment via an interactive whiteboard or video/phone call. You can either request an immediate drop-in session (you will usually be connected with a tutor within 3 minutes) or you can book a session in advance.
- Submit a question offline, to which a tutor will strive to respond within 24 hours