Why Book a Writing Consultation?
How to Book a Writing Consultation
The Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication supports a diverse community of writers at UBC, at various levels of proficiency, across many types of undergraduate and graduate writing situations: academic, creative, professional, and technical. The CWSC offers 2 types of consultations—In-Person Writing Consultations and Written Feedback Writing Consultations. For more on what to expect from a writing consultation, and how to prepare for one, please see the FAQs.
In-Person Writing Consultation:
- Proceed to WC Online.
- Select the schedule “In-Person Writing Consultation” and choose an appointment slot.
- Prior to the appointment start time, choose “Edit Your Appointment” and upload your document for review during the consultation (i.e., not before). If relevant, upload the assignment description and/or rubric as well.
- Appear at the Writing Room on the 3rd floor of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre no earlier than 5 minutes prior to your appointment time.
- The Writing Consultant will welcome you at the time of your appointment and start the consultation.
Written Feedback Writing Consultation:
- Proceed to WC Online.
- Select the schedule “Written Feedback Writing Consultation” and choose an appointment slot.
- Prior to the appointment start time, choose “Edit Your Appointment” and upload your document. If possible, upload the assignment description and/or rubric as well.
- The Writing Consultant will provide feedback and re-upload the document, at which time you’ll receive an email and you’ll be able to retrieve the document with the Consultant’s comments.
- If you have trouble retrieving your document, try right-clicking “Download Attached File” and opening in a new tab or new window.
Hours
In-Person Writing Consultation
May 23, 2023 – August 18, 2023
Research Commons: Tue, 10am – 1pm & Thu, 12pm – 3pm
IKBLC: Wed, 1pm – 4pm & Fri, 11am – 2pm
Written Feedback Writing Consultation
May 23, 2023 – August 18, 2023
Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, 10am – 4pm
Thu, 1pm – 4pm
Writing Consultations resume May 23, 2023. Appointments are available to book May 8, 2023.