'Appalling' writing skills drive tutors to seek help

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The number of students with very poor English writing has increased to 200 from 34 students, leading the professors to seek evidence-based methods to improve student-writing skills. Although many students are good in verbal discussions, they lack the ability to articulate their thoughts.

Writing skills

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Minimum English standard is set too low, tutors say

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A study which reveals lecturers' opinion that the minimum English standard for foreign students is too low that makes them incapable of coping with their course requirements is discussed.

Product standards, safety, & recalls, Standards, Education, College teachers, College faculty, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, English language, Students, Foreign, Foreign students, Educational standards

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Social science PhD students short on quantitative skills, study finds

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A research paper finds that U.K. students studying for a Ph.D. in the social sciences are unable to develop the quantitative research skills needed for academic posts in the field.

Students, Research, Surveys, Educational aspects, Social science education, Quantitative research

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