Successful University Writing

Book a Learning Advisor for a 30-minute face-to-face or Zoom appointment.

Learning Advisors in Student Success can assist you with study skills, academic writing and mathematics queries and concerns.

Specialist Learning Advisors are also available for Indigenous Student Support and English as a Second Language (ESL).

Follow the easy steps shown here to book a learning advisor.

All students at Notre Dame have access to Studiosity, a free after-hours online learning advice service. Contact expert tutors 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to get help with your writing, study, or maths question - whenever you need it.

Choose live chat or written feedback. 
You decide the best way to get the feedback you need, when you need it. Either:

• Upload an essay draft for review and feedback of aspects such as structure, grammar, punctuation and referencing; or
• Connect live to a specialist with a specific question for that just-in-time support.

How might Studiosity help?

• You can submit written work for feedback and receive suggestions on how to improve your essay writing and referencing skills. Use Studiosity as a step in the writing process. Receive feedback on aspects of essay writing before submitting the final version.
• Chat with an expert in real time at any time to get an answer or advice on an issue.
• Get help with maths and numeracy: You can submit maths problems to chat about step-by-step solutions and explanations.
• Receive guidance on study techniques and strategies, including time management and note-taking.

Access Studiosity via your Blackboard Tools
Find the link to Studiosity in the Tools folder once you’ve logged into Blackboard.

Each semester Learning Advisors and library staff present a series of lunchtime workshops to assist students develop key academic and career skills. Workshops are optional, free and no bookings required.

Find more information and register for a Study Skills workshop via the Workshops and Events Calendar.