Need a Tutor?

Word Write for Success provides 'modern' tuition, particularly in assistance with the preparation and finishing touches of proofreading and editing of assignment work. We can't do the assignment for you, of course, but we can assist just as the old-fashioned tutor would have done, by working alongside you to explain, develop your ideas and refine assignment work.

The only difference (and it's a good one) is that we do it electronically - you email through your request, including your assignment topic or task purpose and we work from there. The beauty of this electronic tuition is that you seek support on a needs basis, rather than at a weekly set time when you might not necessarily have a specific project to complete. Of course, you don't have to leave the comfort of your home either or worry about someone coming into your home. Your precious time and money is therefore optimised. Our rate is $45 per hour which compares very favourably with face-to-face tuition. Lastly, and most importantly, tuition is provided by highly qualified and experienced educators, with many years of secondary teaching experience to offer.

We specialise in support for secondary and tertiary students, however, can also assist with support of primary students in the area of English/Mathematics.

Document types with which we can assist in proofreading, editing and improving are -

* assignments - essays, short stories, media articles
* presentations - speeches, seminars
* powerpoint presentations
* websites
* blog set-up, design and writing
* applications - eg. scholarship applications
* jobs - resumes, letters of application, curriculum vitae
* book chapters
* thesis proofreading (sorry, we can't help you write this one!)

See our website for how we have helped students already - http://www.wordwriteforsuccess.com.au/ and go to 'Testimonials'.

Reality Bites for University Students

Now that "O" week is over in universities around the country, it's hard to avoid the real reason you've gone to uni - to achieve a degree! You've studied for a long time already just to get where you are now and it's time to buckle in for a whole lot more work.

One way to allow yourself an edge on your fellow undergraduates is to START ASSIGNMENTS STRAIGHTAWAY. As soon as you have the texts, the readings and the assignment information, set yourself up by actually beginning working towards the assignment. Let's face it - lots of heads are still spinning from the O-week experience and enjoying the freedom that a university offers. They haven't woken up yet to the fact that there's work to be done. Don't allow yourself to fall into this category of student.

Instead:

* Start writing a draft for your first assignment immediately. Not after the weekend, not after you've checked Facebook, not after the 'dust has settled', not after the music festival, but NOW!

* Reread and redraft a day or two later - you'll be surprised what mistakes you pick up in your own work. Then, have someone else proofread your work for you. Ideally, it's someone you can trust, who you know will give it their full attention and who will provide high quality advice. "Word Write for Success" can do this for you.

* A tip - don't send a first draft off to a professional proofreader to check. You will waste valuable cash! The draft you send to a professional proofreader should be your second or third draft at least.

* It is your job to nut out the content. The proofreader will check for errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar. Sometimes, a proofreader will provide structural advice if they feel it will make a difference to your success.

* Provide your proofreader with a copy of the assignment question and specify the referencing system you are required to use.

* Don't leave it too late - make sure you send your draft to be proofread at least one week before it is due to be handed in. Depending on its size, you may need to submit it even earlier for checking, that is, if you want quality feedback!

Follow these simple steps to ensure a finished product which will cause others to come to you for tips on how you blitzed your degree!

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Write for Your Audience

When writing, you must keep your reader in mind at all times. This is easier said than done, but ultimately achieveable.

If I am writing a text message to a friend, I'm going to keep it very casual. I might not worry about capitals or full stops, and, correct spelling will probably be sacrificed for the sake of convenience. After all, I want to send the text message quickly, and my friend won't care whether it's a perfect specimen of writing or not.
eg. "Hi cindy...r u up for coffee @ 4" would make complete sense.

An assignment being written for a teacher or university lecturer will be an entirely different story. First of all, you know that what you write and how you write it is going to be marked, usually against a set of criteria which have been clearly stated. These criteria become your guidelines, a kind of 'rule book' as to what is necessary in order to enjoy success. You're crazy if you choose to ignore these guidelines - now is not the time to be writing for your own pleasure or to experiment!

Similarly, in business, keeping in mind the audience for whom you are writing is critical. Often, you are writing for a known client, perhaps in the form of a letter or company report, but, if you are in a marketing phase in business, the audience is not necessarily obvious. Say you want to attract potential clients with written material such as advertising brochures or even shopfront signage. Every word you write must seek to attract attention and elicit a desired response from the reader. As a guide, this kind of writing will remain formal in style, as a reflection of the professional relationship which exists in business.

It is becoming more and more likely that your writing is going to be published electronically these days(such as a blog post like this), as traditional forms of communication are being replaced by the instant result provided by the internet. When was the last time you hand-wrote a letter and mailed it through the post? For me, it was quite a while ago! Anyway, the fact is that with electronic communication it's almost impossible to know for sure who will be reading your writing. However, if we take this blog as an example, it is possible for me as writer to guess at who would be most likely to be still reading. You may be a family member or friend whom I've told about writing a blog and you're just trying to be nice, or, you may be a person who is keen to learn more about writing for different audiences and how writing must alter to suit the expectations of its known or intended reader.

The bottom line is exactly that - knowing what you can humanly know of your reader, ensure every word you write is for them.

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