Writing assistance
We offer free, one-on-one writing help with any written assignment
Who we are
Writing assistants are peer tutors here to help you at any stage of the writing process. Services are available in English and French.
We can help you:
- Understand assignment instructions
- Improve your research skills
- Overcome writer’s block
- Compose your thesis statement
- Organize your ideas
- Learn to paraphrase and cite correctly
- Fine-tune your final draft
We can even help you learn how to use AI tools ethically in your academic writing!
Access services
Winter 2024: Writing assistance is available by appointment and drop-in until April 19, 2024.
By appointment
To book a 55-minute online or in-person appointment:
- Log into your Student Success Centre portal
- Click on Student Learning Services> Peer Tutor Appointments> Peer Tutor - Writing Appointments.
Appointments are available at Sir George Williams Campus (H-763), at Loyola Landing (AD-103) or online.
Drop-in
Come see us at your convenience for a 25-minute session.
Sir George Williams Campus
- Student Success Centre, H-763: Wednesdays and Thursdays, 2 - 4:30 p.m.
- Webster Library, second floor: Tuesdays 12 - 3 p.m.
Loyola Campus
Vanier Library, first-floor, main entrance: Thursdays 1 - 4 p.m.
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