The Writing Center & Learning Support (W&L) assists students with academic activities. Students can consult us for help with writing class assignments, practicing presentations, preparing materials, writing research papers, and practicing for oral and poster presentations. Library Learning Advisors (LiLA) who have undergone exceptional training support students’ learning processes through one-on-one tutoring sessions.

 

• Locations
  • Central Library Writing Center & Learning Support:
    Polaris Studio, located on the third floor
  • Natural Science and Technology Library Writing Center & Learning Support:
    Reception desk: In front of the library reception desk on the first floor
    Tutoring session room: Global Communication Studio located on the G1 floor
• Opening Hours
  • 11:30–16:00 (Weekday class days during the quarter) Available session slots vary depending on the day of the week.
• Tutoring forms
  • Library Learning Advisors (LiLA) will provide a one-on-one tutoring session lasting 30 minutes.
    (a) Face-to-face (b) Zoom (reservation required)
• Tutoring sessions
  • Kanazawa University students can use either the Central Library or the Natural Science Library Writing Center & Learning Support (W&L). However, please note that the LiLA in charge’s field of expertise, the language used for sessions, and the documents to be consulted may vary, so please check the details provided below.
    *Central Library W&L: LiLAs specializing in humanities fields
    *NST Library W&L: LiLAs specializing in natural science fields
  • For inquiries regarding English for EAP/GS subjects/specialized subjects, students can consult with either W&L.
  • Central Library W&L
    • At the Central Library W&L, students can consult about documents in English and Japanese (Chinese).
    • The language used for sessions varies depending on the day of the week and time of day. Please check the combination of languages and documents to be used for sessions and make an appointment at “Writing Center & Learning Support Reservation ” page.
    • Please also read “How to make an appointment “ page.
    • For consultations regarding documents in languages other than Japanese, English, or Chinese, please contact kul.ecomment@gmail.com.
      

      Document examples		Availability	Document languages
      EAP GS subjects Specialized subjects	Writing assignments	〇	English Japanese (Chinese)
      	Presentation practice and slide creation	〇
      How to cite sources		〇
      Oral presentation practice using a projector		Humanities ○
      Poster presentation practice		Humanities ○
      Research papers		Humanities ○
      Statement of purpose /Research plans		Humanities ○
      Theses		Humanities ○ (Consultation required in advance)
      CVs and Entry Sheets for non-academic job hunting		×

  • NST Library W&L
    • English in tutoring sessions.
    • Please check “How to make an appointment.”
      

      Document examples		Availability
      EAP GS subjects Specialized subjects	Writing assignments	〇
      	Presentation practice and slide creation	〇
      How to cite sources		〇
      Oral presentation practice using a projector		STEM ○
      Poster presentation practice		STEM ○
      Research papers		STEM ○
      Statement of purpose /Research plans		STEM ○
      Theses		STEM ○ (Consultation required in advance)
      CVs and Entry Sheets for non-academic job hunting		×

• How to make an appointment
  • Writing Center & Learning Support Reservation
  • Please read the following descriptions before making an appointment.
  • Face-to-face tutoring sessions
    • Students can have a face-to-face tutoring session with or without an appointment. However, there may be a wait time if they do not make an appointment.
    • If you would like to make a face-to-face consultation appointment, please visit the “Writing Center & Learning Support Reservations “ page and check the available slots.
    • Please indicate your preferred tutoring format (face-to-face or zoom) when making an appointment.
    • Last-minute appointments may be treated as no appointments, so please make appointments by 16:00 the day before.
    • The language and documents used for sessions at the Central Natural Science Library W&L differ. For details, please read “Writing Center & Learning Support Reservations “ page.
    • When making an appointment, please upload the document from the page above.
    • Please come to W&L on your reserved date and time with the documents and related materials.
    • If you have any questions, please contact at kul.ecomment@gmail.com.
  • Tutoring sessions on Zoom
    • Central Library W&L
      Zoom meeting  NST Library W&L
      Zoom meeting room
    • Please make appointments for zoom tutoring session by 16:00 the day before.
    • Please visit the “Writing Center & Learning Support Reservations “ page and check the available slots.
    • Please indicate your preferred tutoring format (face-to-face or zoom) when making an appointment.
    • The Zoom meeting room links for both libraries W&L are posted in the LMS special course “Online Writing Center “ (Kanazawa University ID and password required)
    • Last-minute appointments may be treated as no appointments, so please make appointments by 16:00 the day before.
    • The language and documents used for sessions at the Central Natural Science Library W&L differ. For details, please read “Writing Center & Learning Support Reservations “ page.
    • When making an appointment, please upload the document from the page above.
    • Please come to the W&L zoom room on your reserved date and time with the documents and related materials.
    • If you have any questions, please contact at kul.ecomment@gmail.com.

    • How to access the“Online Writing Center”

      *Kanazawa University ID and password are required.

       

      

 

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