TESTIMONIALS
“During my undergraduate degree, Nate was a significant and reliable source of support for my essay and dissertation writing as well as discussing areas of my subject that were causing me difficulty. He is a very approachable, good-humoured, and genuine human being who really understood the problems I faced when I was trying to produce academic work containing sound arguments. Not only was he easy to talk to but he made complicated issues and arguments I was struggling to fully understand simple to comprehend and dissect. His advice on essay structure and word choice helped to rid my writing of unnecessary digressions and irrelevant points, enabling me to develop a writing style suited to conveying coherent arguments substantiated by evidence. Moreover, when I experienced word block or 'hit a brick wall' while writing my dissertation, Nate always provided fresh insight into the issues and relevant sources I could read to help me express my own thoughts better and climb out of the hole I had dug. Throughout, Nate also had the ability to reinvigorate my passion and interest in the subject areas of my essays, and in writing generally, which meant I could produce work that wasn't half-hearted. Undoubtedly, his guidance was invaluable towards improving my grades and, importantly, working with Nate was immensely enjoyable.” Neil, Undergraduate, Scotland
“I had the pleasure of working with Nate a number of times during my undergraduate degree. Every occasion left me with new ideas and improved methods for writing papers, which was vital for improving my grades. Not only did my writing skills improve but, with Nate’s guidance, my knowledge of the subject at hand increased. Aside from the academic benefits, working with Nate was a hugely enjoyable experience and I would recommend him to anyone wanting friendly and supportive help with their studies.”
Paul, Undergraduate, Scotland
“Working with Nate was a great help throughout my studies. I received his help in my first semester of my first year and ended up asking for advice throughout my academic experience, even after a change in discipline. Nate was always respectful of my ideas and careful to offer advice that allowed me to feel engaged in the process of writing while still guiding me to improve my writing overall. Nate was very prompt in his responses to my email queries and was able to give insightful written feedback. He was also sure to make time to meet with me. Under Nate’s guidance, my arguments became more succinct and better structured, and I received higher grades.” Nell, Undergraduate, Michigan
“As one of Nate's students, I felt fully supported throughout my course and found that his feedback on assignments helped me to refine my arguments and develop my academic writing skills. Nate helped me to better organise the structure of my arguments, which vastly improved the work I was producing. Further to this, when I was under pressure during the final year of my studies I felt Nate demonstrated methods to make the work manageable and feel less overwhelming when my studies were most hectic. Academic discussions with Nate felt comfortable, as Nate is a very approachable and friendly mentor who is excellent in challenging the people he works with to get the best results they can give. I found Nate's advice and direction to be direct and clear and once I had applied it to my work I really found the quality of my writing increased. Nate's most valuable trait was his passion to get the best out of his students and to encourage them as learners.” Emma, Undergraduate, Scotland
“Lots of academics can offer criticisms of your work, poke holes in your arguments, etc. And Nate is excellent at doing those things. But what really makes Nate exceptional is his ability to inhabit the argument you're trying to make and from there offer criticisms and suggestions, ones that, in my experience, invariably make it better: clearer, more concise, more focused, and thus ultimately stronger. There have been many times that, after reading one of my drafts, Nate has asked me a question about my argument that made me realize not only that the argument I'm actually making isn't quite the one I think I'm making but also that the argument I'm actually making--the one hidden within my draft--is a much more interesting one. And that sort of help has been invaluable for me as an early-career academic.” Daniel, Assistant Professor, Pennsylvania
“Nate has read almost everything I have ever written and I can say, without exaggeration, that he is the most outstanding reader of academic work I have ever known. His comments are careful, precise, and extraordinarily helpful. He is skilled at identifying the strengths of every piece as well as moments of imprecision: when you could express things more simply, when you drift away from your argument, when you need another line or two to make your aims clear. Sometimes, just talking about my argument(s) aloud with him is enough to clarify and sharpen my thinking, and get me writing again. He understands how the dialectic of an academic argument should work and is a constructive opponent in the process of crafting and defending a view. Over the course of nearly a decade now, he has made me a much better writer and improved every single one of my publications.” Katherine, University Lecturer, United Kingdom