Academic Writing & Research Skills

Skills-based support for students at sixth-form or university level.

Many students are told that their writing lacks clarity or needs more analysis without ever being shown how to improve it. Over time, this can lead to frustration, anxiety, or a sense that academic writing is something opaque and inaccessible.

My work focuses on making academic writing legible and learnable.

I support students to understand how arguments are built, how ideas are developed across an essay, and how evidence is used persuasively. Rather than correcting work for students, I work alongside them to strengthen their thinking and help them recognise patterns they can apply independently.

This includes:

• Essay structure and argument development

• Close reading and critical engagement with texts

• Academic voice and clarity

• Research planning and organisation

• Referencing and proofreading

I do not provide ghostwriting or editing services that remove the student’s own voice. The emphasis is on skill development, academic integrity, and long-term confidence.