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Grammarly
Grammarly is a grammar-correcting app that makes you a better writer by finding and correcting up to 10× more mistakes than your word processor.
Check out the GRAMMARLY APPS tab on the website to take advantage of additional features that allow you to use it when writing in Microsoft Word, in internet browsers, and in emails.
KAUST IT has more information regarding Grammarly; please refer to their information: https://it.kaust.edu.sa/software/grammarly.
KAUST Thesis and Dissertation Guidelines
This guide was prepared by KAUST Graduate Affairs to assist you in the preparation of your thesis or dissertation. The requirements in this guide apply to all theses and dissertations. Individual divisions may have more specific requirements.
Your thesis or dissertation must be prepared according to the instructions given in this guide and must be complete. Rewriting and changes will be necessary if the instructions are not followed. Your degree will not be officially awarded until your dissertation or thesis is presented in satisfactory form, approved by your Advisor and Dean, and your GPC deposits it in the Library’s Research Repository.
Writing Coach Service FAQ
Sorry, this is not a proofreading service. Proofreading an entire thesis does not enable students to improve their writing skills or apply their learning to subsequent sections of their thesis.
The writing coach service is designed to work with students to help them develop better writing skills over time. Students are strongly encouraged to contact Andrea at an early stage of writing so that they can benefit from a collaborative, interactive process of learning and improving over time.
Andrea would much rather give feedback “little and often”. This service is designed to help you learn and improve over time.
If you need help, send the first early drafts of your writing, rather than struggling to write 100 pages!
Students are strongly encouraged to submit early versions of their thesis proposal and initial chapters to give sufficient time for Andrea to provide input and feedback.
Andrea will provide feedback on a maximum of one proposal, one thesis chapter or one first-author paper at a time for each student; this is to encourage students to avail of the coaching service at an early stage, instead of simply seeking last-minute proofreading. She will then return the file to the student with feedback, so they can review the changes, and accept/reject the issues they can resolve themselves.
A Zoom call with Andrea is compulsory after each feedback session. This will ensure each student understands the changes made to their file and allow the student to discuss any more complicated issues and problems with Andrea.
This strategy helps students develop their skills to spot and correct repetitive minor errors and improve the quality of their work when they write subsequent chapters/papers. Instead of providing a “done-for-you” proofreading service, we want to encourage a personalized, interactive learning process that will ultimately benefit each student and help us to serve a larger number of students.
If you’d like to ask questions or require help with planning your work, then please book a one-hour Zoom call here: https://calendly.com/science-editing-experts/60min
You can also email andrea.devlin@kaust.edu.sa to enquire about sending your files for feedback or to ask me anything about scientific writing.
News
The university has launched a state-of-the-art AI lab to support interdisciplinary research and hands-on student projects in machine learning and data science.
Empowering Innovation, Collaboration, and Hands-On Learning
Located in the newly renovated Engineering and Technology building, the lab is equipped with high-performance computing systems, AI modelling tools, and collaborative workspaces to support interdisciplinary research. From natural language processing to robotics and ethical AI, the lab will host projects across departments, including computer science, engineering, data science, and beyond.
“This lab isn’t just about technology. It’s about giving students and researchers a place to explore ideas, test them in practice, and collaborate across disciplines.”
— Professor William Thomas, Head of Computer Science.