The Writing Centre and support for your studies
support for your studies
The Writing Centre can help you with:
- Instructions and help to clarify tasks
- The writing process and the development of reasoning
- Text and sentence structure and context
- Bibliography and source management
- Grammar
- Reading
- Oral presentation
Make an appointment at the Writing Centre
The Writing Centre is open as usual at the start of the autumn semester. If you need support with academic writing before then, contact Adam Gray for more information.
The Writing Centre is offering online tutoring via the video conferencing tool Zoom. Before your appointment, we will send you an email with a link to connect via Zoom. You do not need to have Zoom installed on your device.
University courses
There are a number of free-standing courses available if you want to improve your English language skills. You apply as you would to any other university course.
Improve your English
Basic English Grammar Skills for University, 7.5 credits
The aim of the course is to develop your English grammar and communications skills in order to facilitate successful study at university level.
Basic English Reading and Vocabulary Skills for University, 7.5 credits
This course offers support if you need to improve your English vocabulary and reading comprehension skills in English in order to facilitate successful study at university level.
Basic English Writing and Presenting Skills for University, 15 credits
The aim of the course is for you to acquire knowledge and understanding of various types of academic language. You also develop your ability and assurance to communicate, both in writing and orally, and to observe established genre conventions.
English for Professional Purposes, 15 credits
This course in English for professional application stresses three particular aspects: the logical organisation and presentation of ideas; detailed proof-reading; and the conventions of various writing genres, such as business e-mails and proposals.
Speech and Presentation Technique through Drama-Rask, 4 credits
The aim of the course is to develop oral skills needed to succeed in using English at the university. Through the use of drama and acting techniques for voice and speech designed by actors, the student will discover an awareness of and improve the vocal apparatus and their body and the skills to use them in public speaking.
Learn more about academic writing
Helpful links for you who wish to learn more about academic writing and critical thinking.
List of useful links
- Writing in English at University. The course covers different aspects of academic writing, such as how to structure your text and how to convey your argument, as well as how to use sources and how to edit your text.
- Studying in Sweden: The Swedish Academic System. A filmed lecture on critical thinking, independent problem-solving, referencing/citation and plagiarism, given by Adam Gray.
- Searching and writing support: Information about scholarly texts, reference styles and search information can be found at the Malmö University Library.
- Lund University gives an internet based course open for everybody (so called MOOC) "Writing in English at University". The course also has a Youtube channel including a playlist with video lectures.
- Funny Video on How to Avoid Plagiarism
- A short video on Reading Strategies
Mathematics workshops
The mathematics workshops are for all students. You can attend to deepen your knowledge of mathematics and get help in your ongoing mathematics courses. For questions about basic mathematics issues, you can visit the mathematics workshop at the Faculty of Education and Society which takes place digitally on Tuesdays from 13.15 to 16.30. Links to the Zoom meeting can be found at the course page in Canvas. For more advanced mathematics issues, you can visit the mathematics workshop at the Faculty of Technology and Society. This workshop is open digitally via Zoom every Thursday from 15.15 to 17.00.