Make an Appointment
We can help with assignments in any discipline:
- Research papers
- Essays
- Technical writing
- Class presentations and posters
- Mock defense run-throughs
- Business reports
- Applications and letters of intent
- Proposals
Faculty Support
The Writing Centre encourages Dalhousie and King's faculty members to make use of our services for faculty. We offer everything from short video chats to tutor referrals and instructor consultations.
Tips for a Good Start
First week of classes (or before) each term
Make a schedule.
Carefully go through the syllabus for each class. Use each syllabus to fill in your schedule with class and tutorial times, your instructors’ office hours, assignment due dates, and any extra help hours. Work backwards from your due dates to create a timeline for completing each assignment, including time to book appointments for help.
Explore and get to know your Brightspace course pages.
Familiarize yourself with Brightspace's functions. Join chat discussions. Ask questions. Get a head start on readings. Make your online presence known!
Above all, enjoy your academic experience.
University is such a remarkable time full of hard work and challenges, but you will also encounter many amazing people and ideas. Try to maintain a good work-life balance. Take advantage of all the resources for available to you: Check out Student Health and Wellness,
Academic Support, Getting Involved, and the Student Events Calendar.
If you have any technical difficulties with the link, please write to us at writingc@dal.ca and we will help!
Types of appointments:
In-person or Video Appointments (30-60 minutes):
Meet one-to-one with an advisor to discuss your paper and receive feedback. We especially recommend a one-to-one appointment the first time you come so we can get to know you and your writing style.
Drop-In Sessions (10-12 minutes):
Meet one-to-one with an advisor for a quick writing question during our drop-in- hour each weekday morning and afternoon. Drop-ins are in-person and online, first come, first served, and no booking required. These quick visits are a great way to consult on a paper while you are on the waitlist for a longer appointment or when you have a quick question about writing.
- Morning session: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. (Monday to Friday)
- Afternoon session: 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. (Monday to Friday)
- In-person location: Killam G40C
- Online location via Collaborate
Online Review Appointments:
A tutor or advisor who will read through your paper and make suggestions and offer feedback in the margins. We will email your paper back to you within 48 weekday hours (sooner when possible), so factor this time into your assignment planning.
We offer writing advising on any type of writing assignment, including:
- Thesis chapters
- Research papers
- Essays
- Technical writing
- Class presentations and posters
- Mock defense run-throughs
- Business reports
- Applications and letters of intent
- Proposals
Note: You don’t need to have a finished document to receive feedback. We will review or discuss documents at any point in their creation, including how to get started or getting some help understanding assignment guidelines and expectations.
Self-disclosure and confidentiality at the Writing Centre
Academic assignments, course progress, and matters of a personal nature are kept confidential in Student Affairs (the Writing Centre is one student support unit within Student Affairs). Your discussion will be considered confidential with three exceptions:
- When an advisor, coach or tutor believes that you may be at risk of harm to yourself or someone else;
- When an advisor, coach or tutor becomes aware that a crime has been committed; or
- When you communicate or do something that is a violation of university policy.
We take your well-being, the well-being of our community members, and your right to privacy seriously.
