The AWHC provides services to students (both graduate and undergraduate) and to professors looking for writing support for their students. These services include:

» Individual writing appointments with qualified writing advisors;

››A Writing Resource Center where students can use computers, or read and write in a quiet atmosphere;

››A series of online documents offering a great variety of writing tools;

››An email service to answer specific questions related to undergraduate academic writing;

››Specialized services for graduate students

Come to the AWHC to make an appointment. We cannot give appointments online or over the phone. Make sure to come early, as the schedule sometimes fills up quickly in busy periods.

All of our writing advisors are trained to address concerns about plagiarism and they can help you understand what plagiarism is and how to avoid it. Many resources on plagiarism, referencing and using source material are available in our Writing Resource Center as well as online. It is your responsibility to acquire the knowledge necessary to avoid plagiarism.

Of course. Graduate students can meet with AWHC writing advisors to work on issues such as grammar, punctuation, or sentence structure. They can also come with questions regarding the correct usage of referencing styles or the integration of sources in a paper. For questions specific to writing at the graduate level, the AWHC provides online documents designed specifically for graduate students.

Because we teach writing skills, our services are not specific to any faculty. The content of the paper is the student’s responsibility. We work with you on the structure of your paper, on an effective way to present your ideas and your argumentation, as well as on any grammar issues that you might have. For this reason, we are able to work with students on assignments for any faculty or program.

Absolutely. You do not need to bring a finished paper to your appointment. In fact, sometimes it is better to come in with your questions and concerns before you have completed the assignment. That way you can make sure to start on the right track. If you are having trouble getting started, a writing advisor can walk you through the essential pre-writing stages such as brainstorming and creating an outline.

Yes. We also answer specific questions by email.

No. We do not proofread or edit students’ papers. We are a teaching service and, as such, our goal is to teach you how to identify and correct your own errors, so you can become a better writer.

Because of our focus on the learning process, your participation is essential. A writing advisor will look at your paper with you, and together you will identify problem areas. The advisor will then explain the nature of the problem so that the next time it occurs, you will be able to prevent it or correct it yourself. This collaborative approach is essential for effective teaching and learning.

The AWHC is constantly producing resources to help students with their academic writing. All of our documents on referencing, the writing process, the structure of a paper, and grammar are available online, as well as those designed specifically for graduate students.

We are located at 110 Université Pvt, between the Residential Complex and the Vanier building, just beside the construction site.