Services

We work with MacEwan students in all programs, in all years of study, and at any stage of the writing process.

Tutors can support you in planning and outlining your essay, answer questions that arise while you’re writing, or review a draft of your paper and provide feedback on ways to revise and improve your writing and citation.

The Writing Centre is located in the Library, room 6-202. Please check the Library’s Hours of Operation to plan your visit. The Writing Centre is closed on weekends and statutory holidays.

Access Writing Centre Services

  • Click on Writing Centre Services below
  • Sign in with your MacEwan credentials
  • Complete the Registration Form
  • Use your registered account to access the services described below

 

In-Person or Online Appointments

Schedule a 25-minute or a 45-minute in-person or online appointment with one of our tutors for support at any stage of the writing process.

If you choose an online appointment, select your appointment 5-10 minutes before appointment start time. Then, click “Start or Join Online Consultation.”

In-person appointments are in room 6-202 in the Library.

Written Feedback

Do you want feedback on your paper without having to show up for an appointment? Schedule a Written Feedback appointment, and upload your paper (doc or docx only) and assignment guidelines (doc, docx, or pdf) on your appointment form. Then, you will be emailed when the feedback is done, and there will be a separate email with the paper attached. 

The appointment date and time may not coincide with when the written feedback will be completed and emailed to you. It typically takes 1-3 business days (weekdays, excluding weekends and holidays) to complete written feedback, with longer response times during peak times of the semester. Make sure you plan accordingly and submit early!

Your paper does not have to be finished: you can submit a few paragraphs or a draft in progress. Tutors are typically able to comment on 2-3 areas of improvement for each submission. Tutors may limit feedback to five pages in longer papers.

In-Person Drop in

Do you have a couple of quick questions and want to chat with a tutor in person?

The Writing Centre is located in the Library, room 6-202. Please check the Library’s Hours of Operation to plan your visit. The Writing Centre is closed on weekends and statutory holidays.

Online Drop in

Please note the steps for booking an online drop-in appointment have changed for the Spring/Summer semester.

Do you have a couple of quick questions and want to chat with a tutor online?

Please book an online appointment. After booking, select your appointment and click “Start or Join Online Consultation.” If no appointments are immediately available, then you can join the waiting list to be notified if an appointment becomes available for you to book OR you can book an online appointment for a future time/date.

Trouble signing in?

After clicking on the Writing Centre Services button, if you are not automatically logged in to your account, you may have to click on the Client or Student log-in link shown in the image below.

Writing Centre Services Login Screenshot
 

If you have questions, please contact writingcentre@macewan.ca

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