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The Writing Centre provides one-on-one consultations to meet your writing, study and English language needs.

The services below provide targeted support based on your specific need.

Academic Success Officers

The Academic Success Officers are here to help you with complex writing, study and language issues relating to your assignments. They can support your academic success by helping you to study more effectively, plan strategies for your exams and better manage your workload; however, they do not proofread assignments before submission or provide content-related feedback.

Booked Consultations

You can book some time with an Academic Success Officer. Consultations are usually 45 minutes and are available either in-person or online.

Please click the button below to book a consultation. If no consultation slots are available, please email writingcentre@mq.edu.au.

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IMPORTANT: If you are running late or unable to make your consultation, please email The Writing Centre.

Staff referring students for an individual consultation

Staff are able to refer students to The Writing Centre to help develop academic writing and study skills. Please click the button below to complete the referral form and we will be in touch with you soon.

Buddy Up

Are you and a few buddies stuck on the same study issue? Want to get support together?

The new MQ Buddy Up small group consults with an Academic Success Officer are just what you need. Bring your group and tackle your academic challenges collectively with the guidance of an Academic Success Officer. These sessions are designed to foster collaborative learning, allowing you and your peers to benefit from shared insights and support. Whether you're struggling with assignments, study strategies or exam preparation, Buddy Up consultations provide a supportive environment to boost your learning experience together.

What do you need to do?
  • Get the names and MQ student Id numbers and emails of those attending
  • Use the form to make a group request
  • State what the study issue is that you want help with
  • Select from the available dates and times.
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    What happens next?

    An Academic Success Officer will be in contact to confirm the booking

    If we need more information, we will contact you via your MQ Student email.

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