Academic Writing Center

What is the Academic Writing Centre?

The Academic Writing Centre (AWC), a unit within the School of Foreign Languages, has been dedicated to supporting academic writing for fifteen years. Its mission is to assist graduate students (Master’s and Doctoral) and academic staff (Faculty and Research Assistants) from all university departments in refining their academic writing skills.

AWC Services

The AWC offers proofreading and editing support, helping writers craft clear, concise, and formal English texts that align with academic conventions across disciplines. Areas of support include:

• Theses: Specific sections, subject to advisor approval
• Publications:
  • Abstracts
  • Journal articles
  • Seminar and conference papers
  • Book chapters
• Academic Applications:
  • Job and grant application letters
  • Resumes/CVs
  • Letters of purpose/intent
  • Business correspondence
• Publicity and Correspondence:
  • University conference announcements
  • Publicity materials for the university
  • Official university correspondence

How the Centre Operates

To utilize AWC services, send your document to Dr. Simon Mumford at simon.mumford@ieu.edu.tr. Feedback will be provided electronically, with edits tracked for clarity. Most documents are returned within a few days.

Please note:

• The AWC has only one advisor, and same-day editing is not always feasible. For most documents, a minimum of two days’ notice is recommended.
• For brief questions about grammar, vocabulary, or style, the advisor is available for assistance either in person or via email.

Contacting the AWC

The Centre does not operate during August. For inquiries or appointments, please reach out via:

Dr. Simon Mumford
Email: simon.mumford@ieu.edu.tr
Phone: Extension 5332