Andrea Bennett is the Royal Literary Fund (RLF) Writing Fellow based at the University for the academic year 2021/22. She is a professional writer sponsored by the RLF to give one-to-one help to students with any aspect of their writing.
What a Fellow can do:
• help students approach the essay writing process - from note-taking to drafting and
presenting work
• help students to identify patterns of strength and weakness in their own writing
• focus on strategies for long-term improvement
• help students develop more control over their writing
• provide motivation, inspiration and encouragement
The Writing Fellow will look at work and offer guidance on:
• how to make best use of grammar and punctuation
• how to use sentence construction to convey ideas clearly and elegantly
• how to develop an engaging and readable writing style
• how to structure a piece of writing to ensure that it is clear and coherent
What a Fellow can't do:
• act as a proofreading service for students' work
• comment on marks already awarded, the overall quality of the work, or possible
outcomes in assessment
• provide a "quick fix" for work that is due to be handed in that day!
• comment on the subject content of the work
Want a one-to-one?
• The 50-minute RLF sessions are suitable for students of all abilities and can cover a range of subjects including (but not limited to) essay planning, essay structure, grammar, style, flow, literature reviews and critical thinking
• The sessions are free of charge and independent of the university
• Andrea is available for in-person one-to-ones on campus on Thursdays, and for online (virtual) one-to-ones on Fridays
• You can request more information and arrange an appointment by emailing andrea.bennett@rlfeducation.org.uk
