Thesis Mentoring
Writing a thesis is an exciting but daunting process. This is even more so if you do this in a second language. To add to all of this many universities are facing financial challenges. These challenges mean that academic supervisors are expected to take on heavier workloads and consequently have less time to spend with their thesis students. These supervisors often feel that their main concern is the content matter, and it is not their job to monitor the language and coherence of the work. can be challenging for students who feel they need more guidance while writing their theses. While there is a great deal of help available for students when they have completed their theses in the form of proofreading and editing services there is very little external help available for them during the thesis writing process.
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We would like to help fill that gap. What we propose is a service that assists you during the writing of the thesis. You will send us your work as you complete it and we will respond to this work in progress. You will receive a detailed commentary (Track Changes) on what you have written. We will open a dialogue with you, raising issues that you need to address to improve your writing.
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This will cover aspects such as:
the logic of your arguments
description of methodology
the evidence used to support your arguments
coherence and cohesion
choice of vocabulary
readability
grammar
sentence structure
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We will offer alternative ways to structure your arguments and provide examples of what we believe will be helpful.
You can see below an example of what to expect in our feedback.
(I want to put something in here)
Once you have received this feedback you will be able to put the suggestions into practice. However, it has been our experience in supervising that even detailed feedback is not always easy for students to follow or to implement. In that case we will arrange an online meeting where we will discuss the proposed changes with you. This will provide you with an opportunity to ask for further clarification about the advice. The meetings will be recorded so that you can play them back when you need to.
There is another advantage to this approach. There is a growing concern in universities that students are using AI to write there theses. This can be very difficult to disprove but the mentoring system provides evidence of your own work. The recorded meetings will also be proof of your ongoing work.
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We understand that you might not be sure that this process will work for you. We also need to be sure that we can be of assistance.
What we suggest is that you send us 1500-2000 words of your thesis. If we believe that we can help we will send you detailed feedback. This will be free of charge. You can then decide whether you would like us to continue helping you on your journey.
Explore Our Services
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This course introduces learners to the foundations of Mandarin, focusing on basic pronunciation, vocabulary, sentence structures, and essential cultural knowledge for everyday communication. It is designed for beginners with little or no prior knowledge of Mandarin.
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This course develops core Mandarin language skills while building essential grammar, cultural awareness, and social etiquette for everyday social and business interactions. It supports learners progressing from post‑beginner to intermediate level, including those with a Chinese‑speaking background and no formal study.
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This course develops advanced Mandarin reading and comprehension skills through the guided study of authentic Chinese texts, including the modern Chinese novel The Three‑Body Problem (《三体》). The course focuses on understanding complex vocabulary, sentence structures, narrative styles, and cultural, historical, and social references in written Mandarin. While the main focus is on reading and understanding Chinese texts, you will also take part in lots of discussion and presentation activities, using spoken Mandarin to explore ideas, share your interpretations, and express your responses to what you read.
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This course develops advanced Mandarin reading and comprehension skills through the guided study of authentic Chinese texts, including the modern Chinese novel The Three‑Body Problem (《三体》). The course focuses on understanding complex vocabulary, sentence structures, narrative styles, and cultural, historical, and social references in written Mandarin. While the main focus is on reading and understanding Chinese texts, you will also take part in lots of discussion and presentation activities, using spoken Mandarin to explore ideas, share your interpretations, and express your responses to what you read.
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This course develops advanced Mandarin reading and comprehension skills through the guided study of authentic Chinese texts, including the modern Chinese novel The Three‑Body Problem (《三体》). The course focuses on understanding complex vocabulary, sentence structures, narrative styles, and cultural, historical, and social references in written Mandarin. While the main focus is on reading and understanding Chinese texts, you will also take part in lots of discussion and presentation activities, using spoken Mandarin to explore ideas, share your interpretations, and express your responses to what you read.
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This course develops advanced Mandarin reading and comprehension skills through the guided study of authentic Chinese texts, including the modern Chinese novel The Three‑Body Problem (《三体》). The course focuses on understanding complex vocabulary, sentence structures, narrative styles, and cultural, historical, and social references in written Mandarin. While the main focus is on reading and understanding Chinese texts, you will also take part in lots of discussion and presentation activities, using spoken Mandarin to explore ideas, share your interpretations, and express your responses to what you read.
Dr. Pat Strauss
Pat has worked at universities in South Africa and New Zealand. Before she left AUT in Auckland she was an associate professor in the School of Language and Culture. Her particular field of interest is academic writing and student/ supervisor relationships. She has published widely in the field including a recent (2026) book Teaching Evidence- Based Academic Writing for ESL Educators published by Routledge. She has supervised and examined PhD and Masters theses. Three of her students received national awards, two for PhD theses and one for a Masters dissertation.
The link below will take you to a brief CV and also a link to some of her most recent publications.
Dr. Susan Y. H. Sun
Susan is an experienced doctoral researcher, supervisor, and learning design specialist with over 28 years in higher education. She has supervised doctoral research and taught extensively at postgraduate level across language education and learning‑focused disciplines. Holding a PhD in Learning Design and a Master’s degree in Language Teaching and Learning, she has a strong publication record and extensive experience mentoring doctoral candidates to develop theoretically grounded, methodologically rigorous, and academically sound theses, particularly in online, hybrid, and culturally diverse research contexts.
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