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Online Study Skills Hub: WriteNow Assessment Support

Competencies essential for academic and professional success

What is WriteNow?

WriteNow!,is a new tool designed to support you with assessments. Developed by Roehampton academics, WriteNow! provides formative feedback and guidance to help you improve your work before submission. You can upload your assessment guidance into WriteNow!, and it will give you feedback that is tailored to

How WriteNow! Can Help You

WriteNow! is tailored to meet you at your current stage in the assessment process. It’s designed to:

  • Help you redraft and refine your work.
  • Guide you through your assessment journey.
  • Support your learning alongside other resources.

Key Features

  • Feedback-focused: WriteNow! gives you useful insights and suggestions but won’t rewrite your work, answer exam questions, or provide grades.
  • Aligned with good academic practice: It’s designed to help you improve your skills, not replace them.

However, there are important guidelines to follow:

  • You must not use AI to write your essays or assessments, falsify data, or misuse personal information.
  • You must declare any use of AI in your work, even if it’s just for spelling or improving your writing style.
  • Find out more about using AI in your studies: Using AI for Study Skills.

How to Make the Most of Write Now!

1. Upload Assessment Specifications First

  • Start by uploading or pasting your assessment criteria or guidelines.
  • This ensures that Write Now! aligns its feedback directly with your task requirements.

2. Submit Your Academic Work

  • Once you've shared the assessment specifications, upload your essay, report, or other academic writing for review.
  • If you don't have the specifications handy, Write Now! will provide general academic feedback based on common academic standards.

3. Receive Feedback Tailored to Your Needs

  • Write Now! highlights strengths and areas for improvement in:
    • Introduction: Does it provide a clear purpose and context?
    • Use of Relevant Literature: Are sources used effectively and cited correctly?
    • Critical Evaluation: Is your work analytical rather than descriptive?
    • Clarity of Argument: Are your ideas logically structured and easy to follow?
    • Academic Writing: Does your tone and style meet academic expectations?
    • Grammar and Spelling: Is your language polished and accurate?
    • Referencing: Are your citations consistent and formatted correctly?
  • For general guidance, Write Now! also provides links to helpful resources.

4. Use Feedback for Iterative Improvement

  • Write Now! provides actionable suggestions without rewriting your work. Use the advice to refine your writing in line with your academic goals.

5. Get Referencing Help

  • Specify your preferred referencing style (e.g., APA, MLA, Harvard). If you're unsure, Write Now! will guide you to a helpful resource.

6. Focus on Academic Growth

  • Write Now! doesn’t provide grades or hypothetical grading scenarios but instead aims to improve the quality of your academic writing.

Top Tips for Success:

  1. Be Clear About Your Needs:
    • Share specific concerns or sections you’d like feedback on to get targeted advice.
  2. Use Write Now! Early in the Writing Process:
    • Submit drafts for review before your final submission to allow time for revisions.
  3. Ask Questions:
    • If any feedback is unclear, ask for further clarification.
  4. Access Additional Resources:
  5. Review and Reflect:
    • After making revisions, review your work for further improvements before submission.

Why ChatGPT?

ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, is one of the most popular AI tools among students. It’s easy to use, has a free tier, and offers reliable performance. While we encourage you to explore other AI tools, ChatGPT and WriteNow! are a great starting point.

If ChatGPT Is Unavailable

We recommend using WriteNow! and other AI tools to support your learning. The Online Study Skills Hub includes tips and prompts for working with various AI tools.