Graduate Communication Support Space
About
We are excited to announce the launch of the Graduate Writing Consultation service by the Graduate Student Support Space (GCSS) at the Centre for English Language Communication (CELC). This service is designed to provide dedicated writing support to graduate students working on their theses.
What We Offer:
Our primary focus is to help improve thesis writing, but our consultants are also equipped to assist with all kinds of academic writing. Whether you're at the beginning, middle, or final stages of your Master’s or PhD journey, our consultants are here to support you. With expertise across a range of disciplines, our consultants can offer advice on discipline-specific structural and linguistic conventions, including argument development, appropriate style, and tone.
What You Can Expect:
Our consultation services are designed to offer practical, hands-on support tailored to your specific needs:
- Engaged Discussions: Expect an in-depth, supportive conversation about your ideas and the writing process. Our consultants are here to listen and engage with your work at every stage.
- Targeted Guidance: Whether you’re facing challenges or just need a second pair of eyes, our consultants will focus on your specific concerns and offer constructive feedback to help you overcome obstacles in your writing.
- Collaborative Problem-Solving: If something in your writing isn’t clear, our consultants will work with you to unpack your ideas and refine your draft. Together, you’ll find practical solutions to enhance your work.
Service Details:
- Launch Date: Week 2
- Consultation Duration: 1 hour
- Format: Virtual or face-to-face, depending on your preference
Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your academic writing with the guidance of our graduate consultants. To book a consultation click here. Biographies and information about our consultants are available below.
The Graduate Communication Support Space can be contacted at wchg@nus.edu.sg
Our Consultants
Clifton Foo
Graduating Class of 2025, NUS
Graduate Programme: Japanese Studies
Bachelor's Degree: English Literature
Languages: English, Mandarin (Conversational), Japanese (Conversational)
Clifton is a current Masters student with the Department of Japanese Studies. He received his Bachelor’s Degree with Honours in English Literature from NTU in 2022. In addition, he completed a Minor in Creative Writing where he studied Fiction, Non-Fiction and Poetry.
Clifton’s current research fields pertain to Japanese Pop Culture, Manga Studies, Film Studies and Literature. His most recent project was a study of Iyashikei (Roughly translated as ‘Healing-Type’) Literature, where he explored how stories written by Murakami Haruki and Yoshimoto Banana in the 80s and 90s provided emotional “healing” in a period of Japan when emotional “healing” became marketable and precious in the aftermath of the Kobe Earthquake.
As a student and tutor, Clifton is interested in looking at things from different angles and perspectives. He values creative interpretation and the development of unique ideas and hopes to encourage confident writing and bold developments in academic discourse.
Lee Jia Wei
Graduate Programme: NUS Integrative Sciences and Engineering Programme (ISEP)
Bachelor's Degree: Life Sciences (BSc with Honours, NUS)
Languages: English, Mandarin
Jia Wei is a PhD student in the NUS Integrative Sciences and Engineering Programme. She is interested in research in the areas of bioinformatics and epidemiology, specifically exploring how the interplay of genetics and the environmental exposome influences the development of allergy in early life. Jia Wei enjoys writing because she feels that putting her ideas into words brings clarity of thought and is always excited to help others with their writing! Her experience lies in research papers, scientific manuscripts and popular science writing. She has recently graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Life Sciences from NUS, specialising in Biomedical Sciences, second majoring in Statistics, minoring in Public Health and in the NUS College programme. In her free time, she enjoys reading, journaling and hiking.
Minjun Yuan
Graduate Programme: PhD, Political Science
Master Degree: Comparative Politics (M.Phil. with distinction, University of Hong Kong)
Bachelor Degree: Economics, Politics and Public Administration (BEcon with honours, University of Hong Kong)
Language: English, Mandarin, Japanese, Cantonese
Minjun Yuan is a PhD student from the Department of Political Science at National University of Singapore. She holds an M.Phil. in Comparative Politics and a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Politics and Public Administration from the University of Hong Kong. With a keen interest in transnational innovation governance and how techno-nationalism affect bilateral trade, her current research focuses on intellectual property rights in grey markets, nationalism and economic sanctions in East Asia, and cross-border technology innovation and institutional change. Her work has appeared on political science journals such as World Development, and has contributed to several book chapters and international conferences. She is also a reviewer for peer-reviewed journals such as Humanities and Social Sciences Communications. Her academic pursuits and commitment to societal well-being underscore her passion for interdisciplinary thinking and bridging the gap between technology, innovation, and the betterment of humanity.
Venus Dulani
Graduate Programme: Urban Planning
Bachelor's Degree: Urban & Regional Studies (BSc, Cornell University)
Languages: English, Hindi
Venus is a Master of Urban Planning student with the Department of Architecture at NUS. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Cornell University and has over three years of work experience in sustainability and international development. She is eager to help students find their voice in writing, and can offer guidance on a variety of writing topics, formats, and styles.