Lori Turner is the Writing Centre’s drop-in specialist, a demanding role where she answers precise questions students have at any point in the writing process. Ms. Turner is like the Writing Centre’s emergency support—even on a tight deadline, there is always someone here available to help!

Unlike booked Writing Centre appointments, drop-in sessions allow students to have more scheduling flexibility where they can come by for 15 minutes to discuss their writing questions rather than take on a full 50-minute appointment

In these sessions, Professor Turner is prepared to take on a variety of student requests.

She said:

We are asked generally thesis questions, or to help with decoding questions, or provide suggestions on a paragraph in 15 minutes. We are also sometimes asked by students to check over citations for accuracy.

As Professor Turner puts it,

there’s no such thing as a stupid question. Ask me anything about your writing.

Every week, dozens of students do just that, coming to visit her for timely advice or a quick read of a paragraph.

Similarly, seeing students’ learning development and writing journey motivates Professor Turner.

She said:

I find teaching 1-1 is the most ideal form of education, and I am motivated to teach in that way… I am inspired by students.