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AES Handbook
Semester 2, 2020/21
AES Handbook Semester 2 2020-2021 1
Contents Find us 3 Tutorials 4 Tutorials: FAQs 5 Introduction to workshops 6 Workshop timetable 7 Appendix Self-Correction Codes used in AES tutorials 12 AES Handbook Semester 2 2020-2021 2
Find us
The Academic English Service is located in the
International Education Institute (Kinessburn, Kennedy
Gardens, St Andrews KY16 9DJ)
Email : academicenglish@st-andrews.ac.uk
For IT or admin enquiries: aesadmin@st-andrews.ac.uk
In 2020/2021, all tutorials and workshops will be held online.
You will find links to workshops and the tutorial booking system on AES Moodle.
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Tutorials
What is an AES tutorial? A tutorial is a type of lesson where you
study one-to-one with a tutor. AES provides English language
support to students at all levels of study. Taught students
(undergraduate/MSc/MLitt) can book one 25-minute tutorial per
week during semester teaching weeks. Research students
(PhD/MPhil/MRes) can arrange one 50-minute tutorial every 3
weeks, and may request tutorials in non-teaching weeks. Our
AES tutorials are very popular and the booking system works on
a first come, first served basis.
Where will the tutorial be held? The tutorial will be on Microsoft Teams. Please make sure that you
are logged into Teams at the time of your tutorial, and your tutor will call you.
What will we do in the tutorial? Students use tutorials for a wide range of activities. However, it is
important to note that we are not a proof-reading service. If you have an essay or report assignment,
you can discuss the task description with a tutor to ensure you have fully understood its requirements .
You can also work on the structure or language accuracy of your essay. If you wish to prepare a
presentation, your tutor can record you giving your presentation and give you feedback on your
organisation, slides, or language accuracy. If you wish, you may work on language skills you have
prioritised e.g. pronunciation, grammar, listening or speaking. If you are applying for a job or internshi p,
you can work on writing a CV/ covering letter, or on your interview skills.
Can I send work in advance? Taught students can send their tutor a Word document of up to 800
words in advance of the tutorial. For research students, the limit is 1,600 words. You should send your
work 2 working days before the tutorial (and please include the assignment instructions). All work
should be submitted to academicenglish@st-andrews.ac.uk, with your tutor’s name and tutorial time in
the subject line. Do not send your work to your tutor’s personal email address. Tutors give feedback on
writing using correction codes, which can be found in the appendix below.
How do I book a tutorial? Undergraduate and taught postgraduate students can book via Moodle, or
http://insessionalprovision.simplybook.me/sheduler/manage. When you book your first tutorial, you
should carefully complete the AES booking form, paying particular attention to your University email
address. If you don’t enter it correctly, you will not receive a booking confirmation. Postgraduate
research students should send an email to academicenglish@st-andrews.ac.uk.
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Tutorials: FAQs How many tutorials can I book? Non-research, taught students (undergraduates, MSc, MLitt) can book ONE tutorial per week. The booking system will 'allow' you to make more than one booking, but we ask you to be fair to your fellow students and not to make multiple bookings. Additional bookings will be cancelled. How far in advance can I book my tutorial? New tutorials become available on the system on a rolling basis,120 hours (5 days) in advance. For example, at 09:00 on Monday you will be able to see all available tutorials until 09:00 on Friday (Note that the system does not distinguish between working days and weekends, so a tutorial at 9:00 on Monday will become available at 9:00 on Thursday). What if there are no tutorials available? As above: tutorials become available on a rolling basis. If you check in the morning and there are no available tutorials, check again an hour later, and there might be one available. How do I cancel a tutorial? If you cannot attend a tutorial, PLEASE cancel it. It will then allow another student to have that tutorial slot. If you are cancelling 12+ hours in advance, use the cancellation link in your confirmation email. Click that link and follow the instructions: it is very quick and easy. If you are unable to give 12+ hours notice, please send an email to academicenglish@st-andrews.ac.uk. If you do not cancel your place, your future bookings may not be given priority, so it may be more difficult for you to attend. I haven’t received a confirmation of my tutorial booking – what should I do? Please check your spam folder. If you find an email from SimplyBook there, please move it back into your inbox. This will ensure that future booking confirmation emails are not sent to your spam folder. I want to have my work proofread. Where can I find a proofreader? AES is not a proofreading service. Your tutor will help you identify what you need to work on to improve your work and will suggest resources to help you address these issues. Over time, working on your language in this way will help you to edit and proofread your own work more effectively. If you would still like a proofreader, then you should check your School handbook to make sure this type of assistance is permitted. Then, read the university language correction policy: https://www.st- andrews.ac.uk/media/capod/students/Language_Correction.pdf. A list of proofreaders is maintained on the CEED website: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/ceed/study- skills/academicskills/ Workshops AES Handbook Semester 2 2020-2021 5
The Academic English Service (AES) provides different types of workshops covering a number of
different areas such a critical thinking, academic writing, grammar, and exam preparation.
This year we will be offering online workshops.
To access the workshops, you will need to fill in the registration form on AES Moodle. The registration
form will take you to the workshop video recording for asynchronous (Panopto) workshops or will
allow you to be added to the workshop Team for synchronous workshops.
Worksheets and further materials will be available under the Workshops tab on Moodle.
Once you have participated in an AES workshop, please fill in the evaluation form.
AES 2020/21 Semester 2 workshops, at a glance:
Week 2 (AES/MScTESOL workshop) Paraphrasing and summarising for academic writing
Week 7 Preparing a conference/article abstract
Week 8 Delivering a conference paper: speaking and presentation skills
Workshop Timetable
Week 2 Paraphrasing and summarising for academic writing
This session will:
Wednesday, help you understand the role played by paraphrasing and summarising
3rd February skills in good academic practice
AES Handbook Semester 2 2020-2021 62.00-3.30pm help you develop more effective paraphrasing and summarising skills in
a step-by-step way
Tutors: Meghan Bowling-Johnson, Mairi Canning, Jennifer Cowell
Please note that the workshop tutors are current MScTESOL students who
have developed this workshop in collaboration with AES tutors. They would
warmly appreciate feedback from participants on all aspects of the
workshop.
This session will be on Teams. To register for a place, sign up here:
Week 7 Preparing a conference/article abstract
Wednesday This session will:
10th March
2.00-3.30pm Help you identify the function, structure and linguistic features of
abstracts
Review and evaluate a range of different abstracts
Write an effective abstract
Tutor: Mary Carr
This session will be on Teams. To register for a place, sign up here:
Week 8 Delivering a conference paper: speaking and presentation skills
Wednesday This session will:
17th March help you build your skills as a confident speaker and presenter
2.00-3.00pm help you establish rapport with your audience
help you manage your voice more effectively
help you handle the Q&A stage with confidence
Participants in this workshop will be offered the opportunity for a
follow-up session to get individual feedback on a short presentation.
Tutor: Mary Carr
This session will be on Teams. To register for a place, sign up here:
AES Handbook Semester 2 2020-2021 7Appendix
Self-Correction Codes used in AES tutorials
The AES team uses the correction codes below to give you feedback on language and argumentation
errors in your writing. If you view this document electronically, you can click on links given to online
practice material.
Self-Correction Code Example & correction Strategies
practise using verb tenses
I have been tns to London even when there is a time expression
tns = verb tense yesterday. e.g. yesterday, in the future the verb
I went to London yesterday. should express time
notice verb tenses in your reading
s/v = subject verb They likes s/v St Andrews. practise subject-verb agreement
agreement They like St Andrews.
remember the most common word
order is S + V + O/S + V + C
The car blue wo is mine.
wo = word order look for noun clauses e.g. This essay
The blue car is mine.
examines how sentences are formed.
check adjective and adverb position
find all nouns in your writing and use
a decision tree
China is art Asian country.
art = article practise your (un)countable nouns
China is an Asian country.
practise your general use of articles,
and articles in an academic context
read your text aloud
find the nouns in your text and check
if each one needs an article
I like wm go the cinema.
wm = word missing check there is an ‘and’ between the
I like to go to the cinema.
penultimate and last noun in a list
add a link word to join two complete
independent clauses
The process of write wf an analyse the grammar of your
essay can take a varying sentence, checking word forms
amount of time. carefully
wf = wrong form
The process of writing an check if you need an adjective or
essay can take a varying adverb
amount of time.
Dog s/pl tend not to like cat revise your knowledge of singulars
s/pl = singular plural s/pl. and plurals (see section two)
Dogs tend not to like cats.
AES Handbook Semester 2 2020-2021 8There are many types of practise your (un)countable nouns
U/C = (un)countable pollutions U.
noun There are many types of
pollution.
she = unnecessary My friend she speaks Swahili. read your writing aloud
word
My favourite primary school keep a list of technical vocabulary
lecturer ww was Mrs Hook. found in your reading
ww = wrong word My favourite primary school practise your general academic
teacher was Mrs Hook. English vocabulary
You S can ask a tutor if you S revise key points concerning style and
want. practise making formal style
S = style
It is possible to consult a
tutor.
The rocket ventured into wide practise your collocations everyday by
space coll. signing up to this site
coll = collocation
The rocket ventured into outer
(word partnerships)
space.
Have you seen my brothers P revise your knowledge of run ons
car. revise your knowledge of punctuation
P = punctuation
Have you seen my brother’s practise academic punctuation
car?
Dupont (2012) argues that read some advice about cohesion
children
need routine. It coh is not
agreed with by Voycz (2012).
coh = cohesion
Dupont (2012) argues that
children need routine. This
view is disputed by Voycz
(2012).
Because we included a read an overview on spotting errors of
control group, the results logic in essays and practise this skill
were unreliable. log through a number of practical
log = logical error
Although we included a exercises
control group, the results
were unreliable.
sup = support Data visualization involves the read about the components of
missing e.g. creation of attractive and argument and practise making sure
evidence which user-friendly interfaces. sup It they are present and correct
makes your claim is currently a grow area.
AES Handbook Semester 2 2020-2021 9convincing is not
given
Data visualization involves the read about the components of
str = a mismatch creation of attractive and argument and practise making sure
between the user-friendly interfaces. Yu’s they are present and correct
strength of a claim
(2016) case study of one two-
and the evidence
person business supports this
provided
view. str
Studies show that late check your School handbook to find
bedtimes correlate with poor out which referencing style is
academic outcomes. ref preferred in your discipline
Studies show that late review the rules for citations:
bedtimes correlate with poor http://www.citethemrightonline.com/
academic outcomes
(Bartholomew, 2013; Higgins,
ref = reference
2015).
needed OR
Other studies have indicated
incorrect/inconsistent
that this strategy may have
referencing style
serious limitations (John
Brown, 2015; Henderson:
2016). ref
Other studies have indicated
that this strategy may have
serious limitations (Brown,
2015; Henderson, 2016).
I like to sea sp the see sp. Practise your spelling
sp = spelling
I like to see the sea.
The experimental design was Check the sentence has at least one
flawed moreover the results independent clause
were not consistent with Check the sentence has at least one
SS = sentence those of previous studies. SS conjugated verb
structure The experimental design was Check for parallel structures
flawed. Moreover, the results
were not consistent with
those of previous studies.
Check that your paragraphs each have
a main point
// = new paragraph
Check your paragraphs have only one
main point
Check for patterns of errors and work
? = unclear
on these
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