Booking an appointment with a writing mentor

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Academic support and mentoring

Academic writing help

Booking an appointment with a writing mentor

If you need support structuring your writing assignment, understanding grammar, or finding resources to help with your writing process, make an appointment with a writing mentor.

How to book an appointment

Book an in-person or virtual appointment in the language of your assignment. We offer one-on-one and group writing appointments (30 minutes) and academic integrity appointments (45 minutes) to meet your needs.

If necessary, you can cancel your appointment by selecting Reschedule in your confirmation email and Cancel in the window that pops up. From there, you can reschedule if needed.

In order to allow all students to benefit from our services, please note that we do not allow more than one appointment per day and a maximum of four appointments per week for the same student.

Writing appointments for undergraduate students

Writing appointments for graduate students

Integrity sessions

What to bring to your appointment

Student and mentor during a writing appointment

Assignment instructions

Our mentors can provide the most accurate support when we know exactly what your professor is asking for, so bring a copy of your syllabus, assignment instructions and/or rubric so we can make sure you’re on the right track.

Draft

You don’t need to have started your assignment to come see us, but if you have, bring in your draft at whatever step of the writing process you’re at so our mentors can provide insight into developing your work.

Something to take notes with

Bring your laptop, iPad, or a notebook and pen to take notes so that what you learn continues to help you after you leave.

To consider before booking an appointment

At the Academic Writing Centre, we can't help with:

Proofreading and editing
- Our goal is to help you develop the skills you need to become a better writer over the long term.
Exams, including take-home exams and midterms
Specific formatting issues for end-of-degree projects (theses)
- Ask a librarian for help (refer to the Library website).
Help with course content and fact-checking
- Faculty mentoring centres may offer study groups for some of their first-year courses.
In-depth research assistance
- Ask a librarian for help (refer to the Library website).
Resumes and cover letters
- Visit the Career Corner for help