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Welcome to the Writing Centre @ the University of Niagara Falls Canada!

The Writing Centre supports students, faculty members, and staff at UNF to improve writing and academic skills. We strive to be a safe space for the UNF community to develop confidence in tackling writing tasks and meeting the requirements of their program, position, or academic standing. 

You can visit us for assistance at any stage of the writing process; whether you need someone to bounce ideas off of for a writing task you're just starting or you want input on revising your final draft. 

Explore how our writing and academic skills services, programming and events can help to support your learning and academic development!

 

Types of Appointments:

To book any type of consultation with a Writing Advisor, please log in here to view our Writing Consultation schedule. You may book appointment for yourself or, for group work, on behalf of your group. If booking for a group, please note this in your booking. 

Remember that you can book as many consultations with a Writing Advisor as you need; there are no limits for booking!

In-Person Consultation:

In-person appointments are held in the Lake Erie Library, located on the second floor on our main campus. Please check in at the Library Services Desk and your Writing Advisor will be informed of your arrival. 

Remote Virtual Consultation:

Virtual appointments are video conferences hosted in the WC ONLINE site. Please ensure that you have a working computer microphone and webcam ahead of your appointment time slot and that you are situated in a quiet working space. 

Asynchronous Written Feedback Consultation:

Asynchronous appointments are available if you are unable to schedule time with a Writing Advisor that works within your schedule. Please note that if you book an email appointment with a Writing Advisor, you do not need to attend the consultation at all; this type of appointment is purely to receive written feedback on your work. 

Your scheduled appointment will be up to 45 minutes in duration and the Writing Advisor will spend that time independently reviewing your draft, focusing on areas or questions that you have identified in your booking form. You will receive feedback on your draft via email through the Microsoft Word 'Review' function at the end of the appointment time. Remember that the Advisor will not edit or proofread your work for you; the feedback that you will receive will be non-prescriptive and is based on revision. 

What to bring to a Writing Centre appointment

  • A draft of your document for discussion
  • An assignment description (from your instructor)
  • Any questions you may have or writing strategies you would like to discuss during your consultation
 
 

Drop-In Hours:

The Writing Centre hosts drop-in hours in the Library on scheduled days of the week. These are brief, 30-minute consultations for which no booking is required. If you have questions or want some quick feedback on an assignment, come by on one of the following days:

  • Tuesdays, 1:00-3:00pm
  • Thursdays, 1:00-3:00pm

Drop-in consultations are provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

Workshops

The Writing Centre offers interactive, comprehensive workshops both online and in-person on various writing and academic skills topics. Log in here to view current workshop offerings and to register for upcoming workshops. Registration is open on a first-come, first-served basis, so if you're interested in attending, ensure that you register as soon as possible!

 

For additional information about our services, please see the UNF Writing Centre website.