FAQs

Mother St. James Building, Room 158. While you are always welcome to drop-in, we are working in "high demand" and may not always be able to accommodate you. We strongly suggest pre-booking appointments in advance to guarantee a spot. 

Hours: We offer virtual and in-person appointments from 8am - 4pm on Mondays - Thursdays, and virtual sessions on Fridays. For virtual sessions you can choose to have your appointment conducted via Zoom OR commentary on a Word Document that will be emailed back to you.

Please send any assignment instructions/rubrics when booking!

This year we are offering pre-booked in-person and virtual appointments on a first-come, first-serve basis. Feel free to email or drop by the Writing Centre's Office to see if any drop-in appointments are available but we strongly recommend pre-booking an appointment. To pre-book an appointment, please use the "book an appointment" function. For any inquiries, email the Writing Centre Manager (Dr. Kubow) at: mlopatow@uwo.ca. The Writing Centre Manager's office is also Room 158 in the Mother St. James building.

SUMMER HOURS June - August 2023: We offer virtual appointments on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays and in-person sessions (MSJ 158) on Tuesdays and Thursdays [virtual sessions are also available on these days]. For virtual sessions you can choose to have your appointment conducted via Zoom OR commentary on a Word Document that will be emailed back to you.

You may book one appointment (25 min or 50 min) at a time (online) and twice per assignment. This is to ensure fairness and accessibility. 

No, we can help at any stage of the process! We can talk about writing in general (for example, what is the expected structure of a university essay? Does a book review need a “thesis”?), help you brainstorm ideas (let’s talk about the clearest way to structure your ideas/argument) or look at a completed draft (from a rough draft to a polished piece of work).

Although reading from a hard copy is preferable, we can assist you by reviewing your work on a laptop.

Absolutely! We will not edit or “correct” your grammar, but we are happy to discuss issues if and when they arise in your writing. We can highlight areas, for example, where a semi-colon is used incorrectly, and discuss how and when a semi-colon is used correctly. For more information visit our resources page. There are many links to sites that provide excellent material on specific structural and/or grammar issues.

All of our tutors are passionate and capable in helping you with your writing, so please choose a tutor based on availability. Our focus is on clarity in writing. We are not “content experts.” We are happy to assist with clarity in writing, but we ask that you consult your professor(s)/TAs regarding any content specific questions. 

Please upload your assignment instructions/rubrics when booking!

Tutor Bios 

Christina Butchart - Monday 9:00am-11:00am [English and/or French]: Hello, my name is Christina! I am in my fourth year completing an Honours Specialization in French Studies and a Minor in History. I like to read, travel, and hang out with friends during my spare time. If you have questions about anything writing-related, French, or History, please do not hesitate to find me at the Writing Centre!”

Briar Smith – Monday 12:00pm – 2:00pm [English and/or French]: Hi! My name is Briar. I am a fourth-year student completing an Honours Specialization in Family Studies & Human Development, and a Minor in French Studies. I love to spend my free time crafting and making art. I hope to see you in the Writing Centre this year!

Brianna Wilton – Tuesday 11:00am – 1:00pm [English]: Hello! My name is Brianna, and I am a third-year student at Brescia for an Honours Specialization in Family Studies and Human Development. I love to dance, travel, and read. I look forward to meeting you at the Writing Centre!

Julia Weir - Wednesday 9:00am-11:00am [English]: Hello, my name is Julia! I am in my fourth year of an Honours Specialization in Sociology and am excited to be returning to the Writing Centre team this fall. In my free time, I enjoy being active outdoors, spending quality time with family and friends, and baking! I am looking forward to meeting you at the Writing Centre!

Jaqueline Wells – Wednesday 1:30pm-3:30pm [English and/or French]: Hello! My name is Jacqueline and I’m a fourth-year student at Brescia majoring in French Studies and English Language and Literature. I love to read, journal, consume French media, and do yoga! I look forward to meeting you and working with you at the Writing Centre this year! 

Maddy Taylor – Thursday 9:00am – 11:00am [English and/or French]: Hi, my name is Madison! I am a fourth-year student completing an Honours Double Major in French Studies and English Language and Literature. In my free time, I love reading, dancing, and travelling! I am looking forward to returning to the Writing Centre this year! I hope to see you there!

Isabelle Dykstra – Thursday 12:30pm-2:30pm [English or French]: Hi/Bonjour! My name is Isabelle and I'm in my fourth year of pursuing an Honours Specialization in French Studies and a Minor in English for Teaching. In my free time I enjoy reading, listening to music, and watching Netflix. I hope to see you at the Writing Center this school year! 

Olivia Bushfield – Thursday 2:00pm-4:00pm [English]: Hi there! My name is Olivia, and I am entering second year as an undeclared student; I am still figuring things out! When I can, I love to listen to music, watch romcoms, and bake. I’m really excited to work with you at the Writing Center this year! 

Beatrice Reinhardt – Friday 8:00am-10:am [English and/or French]: Hello all, my name is Beatrice! I am in first year of teacher’s college at Althouse! I am a 2023 Brescia alumna with an Honours Double Major in French for Teaching and English Language and Literature. I am so grateful to be back working with the writing centre this year! I am an avid granny crafter, tea enthusiast and bookworm. I am looking forward to meeting you all at the writing centre this year!

Dr. Dann Lewis- Friday 2:00pm-4:00pm [English]: Dr. Dann Lewis is a scholar with expertise in speculative fiction and the Gothic genre. Holding a Ph.D. in Creative Writing, Dann's work intersects with creative writing, literary studies, and psychoanalytical theory. Dann likes to paint miniatures with pointy ears when not writing or studying.

 

 

 

We help with any form of writing including resumes, cover letters, presentations and beyond! You can also book an appointment to practise speaking in French with a tutor (please book with a tutor who has “French” beside their name/availability). What we will not assist with, is any form of take-home test or exam. 

Our tutors are trained to help you with applications! Feel free to book sessions when convenient on the booking system. Also, the Writing Centre Manager, Dr. Magdalena Kubow, would be more than happy to help you with your application. Please email Dr. Kubow to book an appointment.

Please email the Writing Centre Manager, Dr. Magdalena Kubow

She is always more than happy to answer any questions you may have about the Writing Centre!