Appointment Information
Technical Information
Individual appointments are hosted using MSTeams. We recommend using Google Chrome to open the MSTeams video meeting link.
As we may share files and resources during these sessions it is advisable to join from your PC or Mac. A Wifi connection is also recommended. Audio is essential, video is also recommended.
You will receive a confirmation email when you book your appointment. Please click on the 'Join Teams' button above to attend your session online at the appointed time with your SLD Advisor. You will receive a reminder email 2 hours before your scheduled appointment.
You can check your MS Teams video call settings in advance by following these instructions. Click here.
If you experience problems joining, please contact student.learning@tcd.ie
Principles of Service
- This is not a proof-reading service.
- A student may provide a sample of writing prior to the appointment via email. Advisors/tutors may not read these samples in advance of your appointment, but will go through samples during your appointment. Sending large pieces of writing for review, (i.e. chapters, entire dissertations etc.) is not practical.
- We provide advice on structure, strategies and support during the appointment only. We cannot provide feedback on work by email.
- We understand that sometimes you may not manage to attend your appointment. We experience high demand for these appointments, so we ask that you do cancel in advance where possible. Either find your confirmation email and cancel via the link, or email us at student.learning@tcd.ie. This will allow other students to avail of support.
- Our tutors are all trained in general Academic Writing skills. You can view short bios for our tutors here.
Appointment Limits
We ask you to limit your appointments to one session per week, with a maximum of 8 per semester. This is to ensure fair access to all students to the service. If you feel that you need more support than this, please contact one of our team at student.learning@tcd.ie
This limit is cumulative across SLD individual services, including Writing Centre, PG Clinic, presentation practice & 1 hour appointments.
Cancellations
If you cannot attend your session please remember to cancel, this is so other students can avail of the booking slot. You can email student.learning@tcd.ie or manage your appointment via the link in your booking confirmation email.
Quiet Bookable Spaces
Ideally you should attend your online appointment from a quiet place. Please visit our bookable spaces page to book a space for your appointment.
In-person Appointments
If you would prefer to speak with an advisor in-person please drop us an email at student.learning@tcd.ie.
We are located on the 3rd Floor, South Leinster Street. Details of how to get here are located on this page. Let us know in advance if you have any accessibility requirements.