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voluntary, it could have attracted students who were
highly engaged in the course, and were likely to excel
in examination performance as a result. Further
research is required to enhance knowledge on the
effects of peer mentoring and identify the most
effective approach.
Conflict of Interest Statement
The author declares there are no conflicts of interest.
Sources of Funding
There are no sources of funding for this study.
Acknowledgement
The author would like to thank Katy Lockett and
Kate Meyer from Keele Student Services for their
contribution to the study, by providing training to
the mentors and providing guidance in the formation
of the mentor meeting.
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