Academic Advice in Science & Engineering

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Dr Jessica Bownes

Effective Learning Adviser (College of Science & Engineering)

Academic Advice in Science & Engineering

Students in Science & Engineering can make an appointment or come to a class with the Effective Learning Adviser for the College (or one of her Graduate Teaching Assistants) to talk about anything related to their academic work. Common topics include:

    • academic writing (essays, lab reports, research proposals)
    • critical analysis
    • scientific presentations
    • time and project management
    • effective, evidence-based study and revision methods

2018-19 Semester 1 Class Timetable - Colleges of Science & Engineering and MVLS

We can advise you on current unmarked work, including helping you in how you:

    • interpret the question
    • think about your argument
    • plan your essay
    • research and use your sources
    • write and edit your work

We can advise you within the context of your subject, but are unable to advise on specific content. Similarly, we encourage your ability to edit and assess your work and, therefore, cannot offer proof reading.

We can also advise you on past assignments, and their feedback, to help you to use that feedback to improve your writing.

Cropped profile photo of Jessica Bownes, Effective Learning Adviser for the College of Science and Engineering

Dr Jessica Bownes

Effective Learning Adviser (College of Science & Engineering)

Profile photo for Jessica Bownes, Effective Learning Adviser for the College of Science & Engineering

Appointments

Undergraduate and PGT students can make an appointment with one of the advising team (GUID required). The booking diary shows appointments available in the next 21 days only.

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Classes

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Dr Jessica Bownes

jessica.bownes@glasgow.ac.uk

Staff A-Z entry & publications

Room 308
McMillan Reading Room
University Avenue
University of Glasgow

G12 8QQ

Dr Jessica Bownes

Jessica came to Glasgow from Durham University in 2013, when she started her PhD research in stable isotope analysis and radiocarbon dating. She has taught classes and published research in student academic development in STEM subjects.

Teaching Requests

Jessica currently lectures on several degrees across Science & Engineering. To find out what teaching she can offer on your course, email her.

jessica.bownes@glasgow.ac.uk

Staff A-Z entry & publications

Room 308
McMillan Reading Room
University Avenue
University of Glasgow

G12 8QQ

Other Services

Other Services

If your query is not related to academic development or writing, you will probably find the answers from another department.

Training in specific pieces of software is provided by IT Services

For advice on how to use academic databases to find scientific literature, have a look at the Library's resources