Specialist Academic Support
Fionn O'Sullivan is working in the disAbility Service providing specialist academic support on a one-to-one and group basis. The academic supports include but are not limited to:
- Creating bespoke study and exam timetables
- Teaching specific skills (essay structure, revision techniques, referencing, thesis)
- Strategies for reading academic journals and texts
- Using online technology to improve writing
- Organising Blackboard calendars and managing assignment deadlines
Referral for this support is via your Disability Officer.
Fionn is also running several academic support groups. These are open to all students registered with the disAbility Service (as well as TAP students and mature students), and includes the following:
Adjusting to Learning at University Academic Support Group
This group is intended for students starting out in university, students who may not have studied in a while, undergraduate students returning from a period of time off-books or anyone who wants to brush up on their academic skills in a group-based setting. Themes covered include academic writing, building a study routine, managing your workload, and exam preparation.
Undergrad Thesis/Capstone/Dissertation Academic Support Group (Tues 4-5)
This group is aimed at final year undergraduate students who are completing a thesis, capstone, dissertation, or final year project. Themes covered include deciding on a thesis question, getting used to self-directed research, establishing a writing routine, and planning and writing the thesis.
Postgrad Thesis Group Academic Support Group (Tues 12-1)
This group is intended for postgraduates writing a large research thesis (e.g. PhD, Research Masters, Mlitt). It will aim to support postgrads at various stages of the thesis process, such as honing research questions, structuring chapters, providing accountability for regular writing, establishing work routines, and editing large manuscripts.
If you are interested in attending any of these groups, please email askds@tcd.ie or contact your Disability Officer.