Description: This article outlines four unique ways that a university tutor can help you with your undergraduate degree.
Most people associate tutors with lower levels of education, typically for students in KS1 to KS4.
However, few university students know that there are tutors available who can aid them with their undergraduate studies.
University tutors are typically graduates who have been through the university process and have expertise in tackling degrees.
Assignment Writing
Undertaking a degree, typically in the humanities and social sciences, requires the completion of essays and research projects.
Students at undergraduate level may have completed essays at A-Level. This is much different to academic writing in higher education.
Undergraduate tutors mentor their students by providing specialist knowledge on academic writing styles. They also know how to undertake research projects. This advice is often overlooked by universities, so a tutor is invaluable in this respect.
Referencing Styles
A big part of the assignment writing is referencing. Many students do not realise this can mean the difference between a 2:1 and a First.
Most students struggle with this as the concept of citing authors is new. University tutors can help bridge this gap by advising how to reference in an appropriate and consistent style.
Personal Support
Moving to university is a big step for all students as it is typically their first time living away from home.
University tutors can provide personal advice on things like budgeting for food and books, how to manage a part-time job alongside studying, and more.
Providing personal support such as this can make the transition easier for students moving away from home.
Career Prospects
An undergraduate degree is normally the last step for students before entering the workforce.
Students find it difficult to balance time-consuming job applications with other responsibilities.
A tutor can advise on online application processes and assessment centres. This specialist knowledge saves students researching about the different processes involved with applications and gives them a better chance at securing a job post-university.
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