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AWD (Academic Writing Desk)

Academic Writing Desk (AWD) supports undergraduate and graduate students in English and Japanese writing with individualized consultation.

＊We will open the face-to-face/online Academic Writing Desk (AWD) during 2024 school year.

 

If you would like to make an appointment, please read ”Making Appointment” carefully. You can only book an AWD lesson if you meet the following requirements

User, Mentor, Service Hour, Venue

The AWD is for
　Undergraduate or graduate students of St.Luke's International University.
　The consultations are free of charge.

Mentors

・English (Language used in AWD: English in general)
　Dr. Edward F. Barroga (on Tuesdays)
　Ms. Maria Gianina Mayo-Sosmeña (on Fridays in 1st semester, Tuesdays and Fridays in 2nd semester, on Thursdays in peak period)
 
・Japanese(Language used in AWD: Japanese in general)
    Ms. Yu Itokawa (on Mondays in 1st semester, on Tuesdays in 2nd semester)

Service Hour

 ・English
　(Dr. Barroga) 10:00-13:40 on Tuesdays 
　(Ms. Mayo-Sosmena) 11:50-14:30 on Fridays in 1st semester, 11:50-14:30 on Tuesdays and Fridays in 2nd semester, 15:00-17:40 on Thursday in peak period
 
・Japanese
    11:50-12:30. 13:20-14:00 on Monday in 1st semester, onTuesdays in 2nd semester
  • On a case by case basis
  • Up to 1 reservation for one person (group) per day.
  • 40min. per consultation (Reservation preferred).
  • Please see here for the 2024 AWD schedule.

Venue

Online with Zoom
face-to-face: 304/305/307 (main building 3rd floor)

About the Service

The general rule is one document or presentation per AWD. If you need advice on more than one document, you will need to make another appointment.

  • A:The purpose of the service is to help students develop their writing abilities. Teachers will help you think about problems and areas for improvement in your writing but will not make specific corrections to the text.
    As such, the English AWD cannot issue a certificate of English review.。


  • A:We basically offer one-on-one consultations, but you can also make group appointments, for instance to discuss a group presentation.

  • A:We basically offer one-on-one consultations, but you can also make group appointments, for instance to discuss a group presentation.

Category of documents for AWD

  • Papers for classes
  • Presentation slides
  • Dissertation, Capstone, Master thesis and Research Activity
  • Journal articles
  • Documents for abroad study, admission application, job application.
  • Cover Letter, Response Letter

This service is aiming for NOT advising about your research activity but supporting in writing.

Usage

Making an appointment

If you would like to make an appointment, please read this email
carefully. You can only book an AWD lesson if you meet the following requirements:

  • Please make an appointment by Google form.
  • First come, first served basis.
  • You can book 1 lesson through the schedule.
  • When you book an AWD lesson, you must attach the document you will be using to the reservation e-mail.
  • Deadline for applications one week before the consultation day.
  • The consultation will be held via personal computer using Google Meet.
  • You need to use a teleconference system that has both audio and video.
  • You must attend consultation from home. You must not access it from a public place such as cafes etc.

Email to solc[at]slcn.ac.jp（Replace [at] with @-mark)
(Support Office for Learning Community, Center for Academic Resources)

Canceling your appointment

When you canceled your appointment, please inform us about your canceling by e-mail.
Email to solc[at]slcn.ac.jp（Replace [at] with @-mark)

Contact

Support Office for Learning Community
Phone: 03-5550-2373
Email: solc[at]slcn.ac.jp（Replace [at] with @-mark)

Bibliography for document preparation

Commons 303 has a collection of literature on academic writing (papers, reports and presentations) including literature specifically on writing English papers and presentations for international conferences. Materials may not be removed from 303 and can only be used within the Learning Commons.

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