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      Welcome to the Study Support Centre

      Have you got stuck with your writing? Or do you want to improve the way you express yourself in writing? In the Study Support Centre you can get help to develop your academic writing, both in Swedish and English.

      We can help you with language, style, structure, the writing process, study strategies and how to refer to sources.

      The sooner you contact us the better to be able to develop your academic writing.

      The aim of the Study Support Centre is to give students help to self-help. We go through the text together with you so that you learn and understand what you need to concentrate on.

      You can also discuss ideas and thoughts about how best to conduct your studies and how you can approach various tasks.

      If your mother-tongue is not Swedish, you can get advice about how to develop your language skills.

      The Study Support Centre offers tutoring in the following:

      • Language, style and structure
      • The writing process
      • Study strategies
      • Referencing

      The Study Support Centre does not offer the following:

      • Proof-reading
      • Advice concerning subject content
      • Translation

      Study Support Center on Canvas

      Study Support Center on Canvas (external link) may be used like a dictionary/guide to writing academic text. For example, see how to write references correctly. The course are a complement to supervision or a resource for you to use on your own if you want to learn more about academic writing. Look up the texts and examples to make you a better writer.

             

      Drop in

      On Zoom

      We offer just advice concerning referencing.

      A drop-in tutorial lasts a maximum of 15 minutes.
      Prepare your question beforehand and have your text available (if possible) You might have to wait in line.

      When: Thursdays at 10-12. 

      Where: Study Support Centre’s Zoom room (external link)

      For a more extensive tutorial, please send an email to studieverkstan@his.se to book an appointment.

      Swedish Language and Culture Café

      What? A place for international and national students to meet. The cafés are a perfect activity for those who are interested in other cultures.

      Employees from the University will be attending as café hosts and there will also be student volunteers at the cafés. Do you want to be a student volunteer? Please come and see the leader Ines Niksic or contact her for more information at ines.niksic@his.se


      When: Fridays.

      Time: 13-14. 

      Location: Study Support Centre

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      Staff – Study Support Centre

      • Birgit Persson
        Lecturer/Tutor
      • Sara Sjöström
        Tutor
      • Rhonwen Bowen
        Senior lecturer/Tutor

      Contact

      Please send an email to the Study Support Centre for questions and to book an appointment.

      e-mail: studieverkstan@his.se

      Published: 2/4/2020
      Edited: 2/4/2020
      Responsible: webmaster@his.se