Welcome
The Writing Department combines the resources and offerings of the units previously known as the Centre for Academic Writing in the Faculty of Arts and as Atkinson Writing Programs in Atkinson College. The Writing Department provides credit courses and, through its Writing Centre, one-to-one and small group instruction.
Writing is one of the most challenging things we do. It allows us to articulate, expand and clarify our thoughts. In university, it is the main way in which students communicate with instructors. In both school and the workplace, good writing is rewarded. Your university education provides you with the opportunity to develop your thinking and writing skills. At York we recognize the importance of good writing and also how challenging it is for all of us. The Writing Department exists to help you become a confident and excellent writer.
The Writing Centre
The Writing Centre offers individual instruction in all aspects of writing. Normally a student is permitted one 50-minute session per week in which he or she works together with an instructor on course assignments. The goal of the instruction is to improve the student’s ability to write effectively in a range of academic situations.
Attention all students. Enroling for our one-to-one writing instruction is now an online process. You may enrol from the Writing Centre page by clicking on the blue icon, which reads 'Enrol Now!', and following the prompts. We look forward to seeing you in the Writing Centre soon..
News
- Transition Open Workshop Series New!
These workshops integrate instruction on academic writing, researching, and learning skills (for example, time management, note-taking, etc.). Topics include strategies for effective research, the difference between descriptive and analytical writing, reading and note-taking skills, guidelines for efficient essay writing, and how to avoid plagiarism. Read More...
Writing Resources
Fragrance Free
Please note, the Writing Centre is a fragrance free environment. If you are wearing a fragrance, your writing instructor may be unable to meet with you.
