York has both a diverse student body and diverse assignments. Our new writing instructor, Professor Laura Allen, can help with both! Professor Allen recently completed her doctorate at Ohio State University, specializing in Rhetoric, Composition, and Literacy (RCL). Prior to that she achieved an MA in Digital Rhetoric and Professional Writing from Michigan State University, […]
The Writing Centre offers support to Indigenous and non-Indigenous students at any stage of the writing process. We are here to answer your writing-related queries. Please note that a strict scent-free policy is maintained for any in-person appointments. Quick Links Brenda Blondeau Brenda Blondeau is a Métis woman originally from Saskatchewan, currently completing her PhD […]
Book a "Demystifying Academic Writing" In-class Visit for your course! The Writing Centre is pleased to offer in-class visits from qualified writing instructors in the Fall and Winter terms of each academic year. During this visit, our instructors will deliver our interactive one-hour Demystifying Academic Writing workshop, which both introduces students to Writing Centre resources […]
Get WRIT is our our recorded livestream series available on YouTube hosted by Dr. Rich Shivener. In 2021, the YouTube channel YU WRIT Live was launched by students in WRIT 4001: Digital Authoring Practicum as a means to connect their writing interests to audiences (students, fellow writers) at home due to the pandemic. Visit these […]
What is the Writing Centre's Code of Conduct? We strive to be a safe space on campus. Any conduct that is in contravention of the Community Standards for Student Conduct may result in loss of privileges at the Writing Centre. Can a writing instructor proofread or edit my paper? In the context of our various […]
As an academic unit in LA&PS, the Writing Centre is staffed by faculty members and graduate students with scholarly expertise in the fields of writing and composition studies. The Writing Centre offers faculty, graduate students and supervisors support throughout their writing process at the university. Writing Centre faculty are also happy to meet with instructors […]
PHD Writers: Fall into Writing with the PHD Café! Working on a PhD dissertation this Fall? Join a community of fellow PhD writers! The Writing Centre’s graduate writing specialist will help you focus, goal set, project-manage, stick to a timeline, collaborate with committee members, and connect with peers. The Writing Centre is offering a Fall […]
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The Writing Centre is a learning- and learner-centric unit. Our administrative processes, workspaces, programming, and instructional practices are designed to support learning and its adoption as a life-long value. The Writing Centre is a professional and academic community. Our instructors are committed to enhancing both student learning and their teaching practice through positive, cooperative relationships […]
Grammar On! offers a welcoming space for you as a multilingual student to develop your reading, writing and critical thinking skills. It's an opportunity to engage your multilingual abilities in enhancing your understanding of the genres and conventions of academic writing. You will meet on Wednesdays, in sessions from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., where […]