DSA STUDENT

Why Jamie Uses Tailo to Cut Through Academic Clutter

Balancing the demands of a part-time doctorate, a full-time career, and competing internationally in sport, Jamie relies on Tailo to simplify complex academic reading, reduce study time, and stay confident and focused.

Jamie, a Doctor of Education student and international athlete, running a race with a prosthetic leg, demonstrating determination and balance between sport and study.

The Challenge

 

As a Doctor of Education student at the University of Reading, Jamie balances rigorous postgraduate study with a full-time job and international sporting commitments. Academic reading was a major hurdle: dense research papers and complex language meant he often had to re-read sections multiple times just to grasp the core points.

This constant cycle of confusion and repetition slowed down his learning and added pressure to an already demanding schedule.

“I’d find myself reading chapters without understanding anything of what I had just read”

The Solution

 

Jamie was introduced to Tailo through his DSA assessor.

With its AI-powered tools, he could upload academic documents and instantly generate concise, accessible summaries. This gave him a clear overview of each paper’s value before investing more time.

He also used Tailo to reword complicated sections, making dense reading lists more approachable.

“I upload the documents and use the summarise function to understand if I’d like to read the full article. It saves time and helps me focus.

A feature coming soon to Tailo - Explain This to Me. Students can highlight complex sections of academic journals and research papers and Tailo creates a custom explanation that makes sense to the individual student.

The Result

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Efficient Reading, Less Time Wasted

Tailo’s summarise function has significantly reduced the time Jamie spends trying to understand academic papers, especially those with complex language.

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More Accessible Academic Content

Jamie customises his reading experience with Tailo, using the rewording tools to break down complex academic language into formats that work for him.

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Postgraduate Studies that Fit Around Life

As a part-time doctoral student with a full-time job and elite sport commitments, Tailo helps Jamie stay on top of his studies and reduce overwhelm.

Tailo is helping Jamie tackle his doctorate with more confidence and control. It’s not just about getting through the reading – it’s about understanding it in a way that fits his learning style, time constraints, and academic goals.

Want to support postgraduate students like Jamie with accessible, time-saving tools?

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Disabled Students' Allowance student using Tailo assistive technology on a laptop to read academic materials independently, highlighting real-world DSA case study success.
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