Outline projects with a clear, structured approach
Writing Helper guides students as they plan and write assignments, helping to organise their thinking and break tasks into manageable steps.
Product overview
Writing Helper guides students through the writing process step-by-step.
How does Writing Helper support DSA students?
Writing Helper supports a wide range of accessibility requirements.
ADHD
- Writing Helper’s seven-step process brings structure and focus to how students approach written assignments
- The step-by-step approach breaks assignments into smaller chunks to support a steady workflow, helping students to manage their time efficiently
- The linear approach helps students to progress from the blank page and build momentum
- Writing Helper also instills good habits for recording information, shaping an essay and sequencing an argument
ADHD
- Writing Helper’s seven-step process brings structure and focus to how students approach written assignments
- The step-by-step approach breaks assignments into smaller chunks to support a steady workflow, helping students to manage their time efficiently
- The linear approach helps students to progress from the blank page and build momentum
- Writing Helper also instills good habits for recording information, shaping an essay and sequencing an argument
Features
Create an easy-to-use writing structure.
Breakdown the question, and focus on the key steps
Before a student can begin any writing assignment, it is important that the student knows exactly what they are being asked. The question step gives students two ways to do this. The first is to look at the discussion word.
This could be things like discussion, analysis, debate etc. Writing Helper will show them the definition of these words. Secondly, Writing Helper will encourage them to look at "open concepts"- any specific word or phrase within the question that they would like to discuss throughout their assignment.
Manage citations and create a bibliography
Managing sources, referencing and bibliographies are some of the biggest pain points for students when completing a writing task. Writing Helper allows the student to have all of their resources, regardless of format in one place.
They can cite these sources with the help of Writing Helper, and then take information directly from them to quote or paraphrase within their own work. Writing Helper also adds any resources used into a fully referenced bibliography.
Add tasks and reminders
Students can add tasks and reminders for themselves which will be flagged throughout the Writing Helper journey to ensure nothing is missed if they get distracted.
Structure writing in a clear format
Before a student begins any writing, they are supported in designing a structure to ensure they have a clear focus on what way their assignment is going to look. This allows them to have ideas clear in their head, and not start writing aimlessly.
Use anytime, anywhere
Students can use Writing Helper on their laptop, Chromebook or MacBook. Writing Helper is available for Windows, ChromeOS and macOS.
- We have been supplying our tools through the Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) and Access to Work (ATW) for more than 25 years.
- In the last five years, 17,000 Writing Helper licences have been distributed through the DSA.
Naturally, we want to promote independence, and for many people with inefficiencies in their organisational and sequencing abilities, we will want to find tools that scaffold their independence. Writing Helper helps to create independence in planning and writing after an initial support/training intervention. The straightforward user interface is easy to navigate, and the process feels exceedingly intuitive. This is my go-to recommendation for people that find organising the writing process impacts on their work. In fact, I use it myself!
Pete Jarrett, Assessor and Trainer (DSA and Workplace), Tutorum
Frequently asked questions
How does Writing Helper work?
Academic writing comes in many forms, from essays to reports, dissertations or theses. Each one is different when it comes to content, structure, tone, audience and the themes it explores. The creation of these types of academic papers can be said to follow a consistent and well-established structure. Writing Helper breaks down this writing process, and presents it to the student step by step, allowing them to focus on each stage separately, to build a strong piece of writing from the foundations upwards.
What is the process that Writing Helper uses?
There are seven steps in the Writing Helper process. We start by helping students to set goals, such as the word count. Next the question is broken down into key words and then the structure is mapped out. Step 4 is to add the sources, followed by snippets that add weight to the students’ work. Then finally Writing Helper will help students to review work and make any corrections before publishing.
Is there a final check process within Writing Helper?
There are a number of useful health checks in the Publish tab, and you will be able to see your word count and how it has been broken down by section. Hover over the different bars in the “Words” graphic to see more information. Click the “Publish to Word” button to create the Word document. This document will be created using proper Microsoft Word standards, including proper Styles (e.g. title, heading 1 etc.), References, and Navigation.
Where can I find support?
For answers to commonly asked questions, visit our Support Site. If you can’t find what you’re looking for there, then our Tech Support team is on hand to help with troubleshooting or technical issues at support@everway.com 9am - 5pm every day.