FAQs
A. Students in their third or final year at the IBA from a variety of programs serve as consultants. Because of their fluency in English and strong communication abilities, they were picked to work for the Writing Centre. We pick students to work as consultants because, unlike classroom settings, consultations are designed to be friendly, casual meetings.
A. No, the Writing Centre's services are provided free of charge to all IBA students, employees, and faculty.
A. Although walk-in sessions are available, it is preferrable that you schedule an appointment by emailing the Writing Centre at wcentre@iba.edu.pk.
A. ACCW welcomes students, staff, and instructors from all programs.
A. Writing-related work of any kind is taken care of. It could be classwork or even personal writing projects. We also proofread theses and assist students with writing personal essays for college.
If you're having problems putting your thoughts into words and can't seem to get started on your paper, our advisers can sit down with you and assist you. Our consultants are available even if you just need a second set of eyes to read over your essay.
A. ACCW is made up of professionally selected advisors with exceptional English composition skills. They can assist you with developing a new idea or improving an existing one. As a result, before submitting your work to an instructor for grading, our experts ensure that you get a knowledgeable assessment on it.
A. To schedule an appointment, send an email to Wcentre@iba.edu.pk with some details about the paper you need help with the name of your teacher and/or TA, and the deadline for the paper.
A. In a nutshell, No. The advisors will assist you in developing an idea in a coherent manner, which means they will assist you in understanding how to put your thoughts into words. You must, however, write the essay on your own. They can also assist you by proofreading your work for grammatical and compositional mistakes.
A. Yes, the Writing Centre tells instructors about the progress of their students on a regular basis if you're a student and the work you need help with is relevant to a course you're presently enrolled in.
A. Whether or not the instructor has allowed outside aid on the take-home exam relies on the instructor's decision. We are in frequent contact with IBA's faculty, so we are aware.
A. ACCW is located in room 401, on the fourth floor of the Fauji Building on the Main Campus. We do, however, modify our location at the City Campus from time to time, and students are notified through email.
A. Bring the instructions for the essay or paper you need help with, as well as the draft of what you've written. You should also schedule an appointment at least two days before the deadline.
A. To the Writing Centre, you can express your desire for a consultant. However, the Writing Centre cannot ensure that the consultant will be available at the time you specify. You will be led by the same consultant if you come in for a second consultation on a paper.
A. Sure, it all depends on how far you've come and how much you want to improve.
A. When students arrive on the day of or the day before their writing assignment is due, consultants have the discretion to turn them away. It's preferable to schedule an appointment at least two days ahead of time.
A. No, consultants are not permitted to provide you grading on your work.