One-to-One Support
Our experienced Academic Skills Advisors can help you develop your academic skills and strategies throughout your time at university. One-to-one support is available on a wide range of topics including academic reading, writing and referencing, finding information, and preparing your assignment for submission.
One-to-One Appointments
You can view and book all UniSkills appointments, for both academic writing and referencing and information skills (finding and navigating your online resources), in one handy location via the UniSkills portal.
Book a one-to-one appointmentFrom 7 August 2024, all your Student Support Services are moving to a new platform – Target Connect. As such, the way you book appointments and receive communication from us may look a little different.
If you have any questions about the changes please email us or check out our blog post for further details on the change.
You can access UniSkills appointments direct via the button below but please note this link will only take you direct if you are already logged into Target Connect.
Book a UniSkills appointment (please note this link will only take you direct if you are already logged into Target Connect)
To really get the most out of attending your UniSkills appointment, preparation is key!
Useful information to know ahead of your appointment
When you book an appointment with UniSkills you will be invited to complete a booking form. On here we ask you for some details about what support you are looking to receive e.g. help with your assignment structure, referencing support or guidance searching your online resources. It is helpful to include as much detail as possible at this stage.
On the booking form you can also upload up to two additional documents e.g. your current assignment, a reference list, your learning outcomes or a search strategy. These uploads are optional. You can also email your work across to us once you are booked – details of how to do this are included in your booking reminder email.
Although we provide space for you to share your work with us in advance of your appointment it is important to note we cannot read entire assignments / dissertations and often pre-reading is limited to around 1000 words per appointment. Depending on when you book and / or submit your work in advance we may also not have opportunity to complete any pre-reading before we meet. However, we are always happy to discuss any specific documents / pieces of work during your appointment.
It may be helpful to share one or more of the following documents with us:
- an example of some work you have been set
- an outline of your assessment criteria
- a timetable of your submission dates
- any work you have already written
- feedback you have received from your tutor
We can:
- provide advice and guidance in relation to planning, finding academic sources, writing and referencing at University
- signpost you to online guides and further resources to support you after the appointment
- signpost you to other support services across the University
We can not:
- advise you on the content of your work as we are not subject specialists
- provide support with any work which forms part of an exam or Time Limited Assessment (TLA) submission
- offer a proofreading service, re-write parts of your assignment for you, or offer a quick fix for an imminent deadline
All our virtual one-to-one appointments are delivered via Microsoft (MS) Teams. MS Teams lets you meet with your Academic Skills Advisors online in a secure location on a one-to-one basis.
In MS Teams conversations can take place through the chat box, or in person with audio and/or video enabled – it’s up to you.
Our virtual appointments allow you to meet with an Academic Skills Advisor wherever you are, be that on or off campus. If you are planning to attend your virtual appointment from within Catalyst please note you will need a set of headphones (so you can hear us) and preferably a microphone (if you wish to speak to us, verbally). If you only have headphones, or do not wish to use your microphone, you can use the chat feature to communicate with your Academic Skills Advisor.
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Manchester St James’
We offer a wide range of academic skills support for students studying at Manchester St James’.
We offer a range of Uniskills Workshops you can access online wherever you are – view and book your place online today
From 7 August 2024, all your Student Support Services are moving to a new platform – Target Connect. As such, the way you book appointments and receive communication from us may look a little different.
If you have any questions about the changes please email us or check out our blog post for further details on the change.
You can access UniSkills appointments direct via the button below but please note this link will only take you direct if you are already logged into Target Connect.
Book a UniSkills appointment (please note this link will only take you direct if you are already logged into Target Connect)
When you book an appointment with UniSkills you will be invited to complete a booking form. On here we ask you for some details about what support you are looking to receive such as help with your assignment structure, referencing support or guidance searching your online resources. It is helpful to include as much detail as possible at this stage.
On the booking form you can also upload up to two additional documents including your current assignment, a reference list, your learning outcomes or a search strategy. These uploads are optional. You can also email your work across to us once you are booked – details of how to do this are included in your booking reminder email.
Although we provide space for you to share your work with us in advance of your appointment it is important to note we cannot read entire assignments / dissertations and often pre-reading is limited to around 1000 words per appointment. Depending on when you book and / or submit your work in advance we may also not have opportunity to complete any pre-reading before we meet. However, we are always happy to discuss any specific documents / pieces of work during your appointment.
It may be helpful to share one or more of the following documents with us:
- an example of some work you have been set
- an outline of your assessment criteria
- a timetable of your submission dates
- any work you have already written
- feedback you have received from your tutor
We can:
- provide advice and guidance in relation to planning, finding academic sources, writing and referencing at University
- signpost you to online guides and further resources to support you after the appointment
- signpost you to other support services across the University
We can not:
- advise you on the content of your work as we are not subject specialists
- provide support with any work which forms part of an exam or Time Limited Assessment (TLA) submission
- offer a proofreading service, re-write parts of your assignment for you, or offer a quick fix for an imminent deadline