At the University of Aberdeen, we understand that academic writing can be challenging, whether you are drafting an essay, research paper, or dissertation. To support students in developing strong, well-structured, and properly cited work, we offer access to helpful digital tools, including Draft Coach.
What is Draft Coach?
Draft Coach is a powerful tool designed to assist students with their academic writing. Available as an Add-in for Microsoft Word 365 (web version only), it provides key features to help refine your work before submission. These include:
Similarity Check – Ensures that your work maintains originality by identifying text that closely matches other sources. This helps in avoiding accidental plagiarism and encourages proper paraphrasing and citation.
Citation Assistance – Verifies that citations are correctly formatted and properly referenced within your document, ensuring adherence to academic integrity guidelines.
Grammar and Language Check – Highlights potential grammar and language issues, allowing you to make improvements for clarity and coherence.
Why Use Draft Coach?
Draft Coach is an excellent resource for enhancing the quality of your academic writing. By using it, you can:
Receive instant feedback on potential issues before submitting your work.
Learn best practices for citation and referencing.
Improve the readability and structure of your writing.
Gain confidence in your work by ensuring it meets university standards.
How to Access Draft Coach
Draft Coach is available exclusively on the web version of Microsoft Word 365. To start using it:
Open your document in Microsoft Word 365 (web version).
Navigate to Add-ins and search for Draft Coach.
Install and activate the tool.
Begin checking your work for similarity, citations, and grammar.
Learn More
For detailed instructions on how to use Draft Coach and other writing support tools available at the University of Aberdeen, check out our comprehensive guide:
Make the most of these resources to strengthen your academic writing and achieve success in your studies!
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