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Writing Drop-in Help in the Library

Where are we located?

Free Drop-in Help is found on the first floor of the library to the left of the Research Help Desk.

When is it open?

During the fall and winter semesters, Drop-in Help begins in Week 3 and continues to the end of Week 12. Students are scheduled in 25-minute time slots, and are seen on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign-up begins at the start of each session at 1pm.

Winter 2012 Drop-in Hours (February 27 - April 5):

  • Monday: 1:00pm-7:00pm
  • Tuesday: 1:00pm-8:00pm
  • Wednesday:1:00pm-8:00pm
  • Thursday: 1:00pm-6:00pm
  • Friday: 1:00pm-6:00pm

Please note: Drop-in Help is not available during the summer term.

Who provides this service?

This service is provided by graduate student writing advisors (GSWAs) from different disciplinary areas who are trained to address problems in academic writing.

What do they do?

GSWAs will offer help with structuring coherent arguments; using evidence to support arguments; and understanding assignments, grammar, and academic style. Because of the time limitations of a drop-in service, GSWAs will be able to focus on only some aspects of longer writing assignments.

What won't they do?

They won't write students' papers, nor will they proofread or edit. Rather they will work actively with writers to help them edit their own work. The role of the GSWAs is to encourage students to develop strategies to improve the quality of their writing.

Drop-in Help in Residence

Visit the Academic Drop-in Centre in Mountain Hall or Lennox-Addington on Wednesday evenings from 7-9pm to talk to a Writing Peer about your research and writing. This service starts in Week 3 of the fall and winter semesters.

Need more time than just a quick drop-in? Book a writing appointment.

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Contact

First Floor
McLaughlin Library
University of Guelph
Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1

Last updated March 7th, 2012 by J.P.L. (details)