We are aware that most students are not looking to cheat when they are targeted by these essay mills, therefore we have created a page to link to genuine support available here at the college.
We understand that online and hybrid learning is challenging, personal issues can also impact on our ability to do work to the standard we want on time, the college and lecturers understand this and can offer support and guidance to all students. Asking for help and support is not a sign of weakness! It is better to ask for support than to risk your future by falling victim to one of these mills.
The college has created a fantastic Student Guide for Online learning and here are some of our highlights:
· Have a clear workspace with good lighting and avoid distractions
· Take regular breaks away from screens, move around
· Split bigger tasks into more bite size chunks so they are more manageable and achievable
· Prioritise what is urgent or time sensitive
· Do not put off the most daunting task till last
· Ask for support if you need it! Online learning does not mean learning alone - we're here to support you!
Accessing Support
Your first port of call for academic support should typically be you Class Lecturer or Guidance Lecturer who will be able to offer you advice on how to approach your assigned course work. You can also access further support from various departments within the college to support you with your student experience in addition to the support your recieve from your lecturing teams.
- City Library have produced a range of guides to support students with copywriting, referencing and research skills, supporting student study skills. They also offer a range of workshops on study skill topics. Students can book themselves on by emailing library@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
- Student Advisors are available for drop-in at Student Services or you can get in touch with them by email or phone. They are available Monday to Friday from 8.45am to 4.45pm. You can call them on 0141 375 5192 or email studentadvisors@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
- Learning Support have bases at both City and Riverside Campuses. You can drop in and see then on weekdays in City Campus from 8.30am to 5.00pm and in Riverside Campus from 8.45am to 4.45pm. You can call them on 0141 375 5510 or email learningsupport@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
- Student Mental Health and Wellbeing team offer counselling, group sesssions and other support services to maintain your wellbeing inside and outside of college. All students also have access to TogetherAll, safe space online to get things off your chest, explore your feelings, get creative and learn how to self-manage your mental health and wellbeing. Students can self refer with the Counselling team on MyCity or Email: counselling@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk