The Academic Writing Support Service provides students with feedback on their writing. Meet one-on-one with qualified faculty (in-person or online) to get help with planning and/or structuring your writing in a clear and concise manner. Book an appointment with us to better understand your assignments, discuss your work-in-progress, or receive e-mail feedback on your work so far.
You can also register for a workshop designed to take your writing to the next level, or browse our collection of writing-related resources.
Book an appointment with Writing SupportMake a 45-minute appointment to receive feedback on your written work. Qualified Writing Support faculty can help you understand and plan your written assignments, help you come up with a clear thesis statement, and/or help you revise and properly format your initial draft before you submit the assignment for marks.
Appointments can be held face-to-face in-person as well as online using BlueJeans web conferencing software. Alternatively, you can opt to receive feedback by email.
| DAY | LOCATION | AVAILABILITY |
|---|---|---|
| MONDAY | Comox Valley and Online | 9:30am - 12:30pm & 1:00pm - 4:00pm |
| TUESDAY | Comox Valley and Online | 9:30am - 12:30pm & 1:00pm - 4:00pm |
| WEDNESDAY | Online | 1:00pm - 4:00pm & 5:00pm - 8:00pm |
| THURSDAY | ||
| FRIDAY | Online | 9:00am - 12:00pm & 12:30pm - 3:30pm |
| SATURDAY | Online | 10:00am - 1:00pm |
Attend a writing workshopDevelop your academic writing skills! Qualified Writing Support faculty in the Library & Learning Commons regularly host virtual workshops using BlueJeans web conferencing software. Some of the topics that are covered include:
Seating is limited, so register early!
WriteAway is a free online service for NIC students. You can receive extensive feedback from highly trained tutors on writing assignments that you submit online.
Students receive responses within 24 to 48 hours.
For more information, visit WriteAway FAQ.
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Call usGive us a call to learn how to get writing assistance in the Library & Learning Commons. You can contact our staff at each of our campus locations for general inquiries.
Email usYou can send the Coordinator of Academic Writing and Math Support an email at library.research@nic.bc.ca if you have questions about the services that we provide. We will make an effort to answer emails Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm.
