Dr Fiona Calloway
academic-writing tutor
Rigorous; structure first
The Essay
Tempted by AI shortcuts after two failed essays, Tomi faces an academic-integrity hearing that could end his degree — and learns, with help he resented at first, how to research, argue and write.
Planned · not started yet
Learning & education Second chances Ethics & integrity School or campus Lightly witty Tense
The premise
Tempted by AI shortcuts after two failed essays, Tomi faces an academic-integrity hearing that could end his degree — and learns, with help he resented at first, how to research, argue and write.
The protagonist
Tomi Adeyinka-Hart — First-year university student failing essays
The council
Every council member is an original fictional character. None represents, quotes or is endorsed by a real person.
Marcus Reid
subject librarian
Helpful; good sources make good essays
Prof. Ade Sorensen
integrity officer
Fair; rules exist for reasons
How the story moves
From failed essays to an integrity hearing and a first good grade; the hearing is a turning point, not a punishment.
What readers take away
- Essay structure
- Building an argument with evidence
- Research and source evaluation
- Citation and referencing
- Avoiding plagiarism
- Using AI within university rules
- Using feedback effectively
- Editing and proofreading
- Plan research time
- Paraphrase and quote correctly
- Use a reference manager
- Respond to feedback
The books
- 1The fail Planned
- 2The hearing Planned
- 3The essay Planned
- 4Second year Planned
Book titles are working titles and may change before publication. No book is on sale until the complete series is finished, checked and released.