Writing assistance

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
• Learn how to use AI tools ethically in your academic writing

Our services

Summer 2 term, 2024: Writing assistance is available by appointment from July 2 until August 9, 2024.

• By appointment: Book a 55-minute appointment online or in-person (H-763).
• New! Writing feedback service: Send your draft to a writing assistant, who will review it for one hour and provide detailed comments via email. They can focus on a specific issue or provide general comments.
  To schedule, book an appointment and select "Writing feedback" as a service type. You'll receive comments at the end of your appointment time. 
• Drop-in: Resumes September 2024.

Book an appointment

1. Log into your Student Success Centre portal
2. Click on Student Learning Services> Peer Tutor Appointments> Peer Tutor – Writing, Conversation, and Coaching Appointments
3. Click on the "Show Filter" button at the top-right of the calendar and select an appointment type