Writing Centre
The Writing Centre supports students at every stage of the writing process. Whether you’re getting started on an assignment, revising a draft, or have a question about academic writing, our team can help you develop your writing skills and become a more confident writer.
How We Can Help
The Writing Centre supports students with academic, technical, and business writing, including assignments, reports, proposals, presentations, and other professional documents.
We can help you:
- Develop and organize your ideas
- Understand assignment expectations
- Organize and structure your writing
- Revise and strengthen your drafts
- Improve clarity, grammar, and sentence structure
- Use APA Style formatting and citations
- Build confidence as a writer
Not sure where to start? That's okay. You can bring your questions, ideas, or draft to a Writing Support Session and we'll help you figure out the next steps.
Online Calendar
Book a Writing support Session
Appointments are available online or in-person.
Online Peer Review
submit your draft for written feedback
Complete the online submission form.
Writing Centre Availability
The Writing Centre is available Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students are welcome to stop by during these hours when a staff member is available. However, our team may be working remotely, meeting with students, or working elsewhere on campus, so the Writing Centre is not always staffed or accessible during these hours.
Want to make sure someone is available?Book a Writing Support Session in advance. Appointments are the best way to guarantee time with a Writing Centre Instructor or Peer Tutor.
If you’re unable to visit us in person, you can also reach us by email during our hours of operation.
Writing Centre Team
The Writing Centreis staffed by the Writing Centre Facilitator and Instructor, Hunter Hastings (he/him), and a team of student assistants (peer tutors). Peer tutors are senior JIBC students with excellent writing skills that have been trained to support students with their academic writing.
Questions? Contact the Writing Centre
Not sure what kind of support you need? Have a question about an assignment, academic writing, or our services? Get in touch with us and we’ll help you figure out the best next step.
Email:writingcentre@jibc.ca
We can also help you determine whether a Writing Support Session, workshop, or another resource is the right fit for you.
Writing Centre Services for Students & Faculty
Need feedback on an assignment draft but don't need a one-on-one session? Online Peer Review lets you submit your work through an online form for written feedback from a Writing Centre Peer Tutor.
Peer Tutors can help you identify areas for improvement in your writing, such as organization, clarity, grammar, and academic style. You are responsible for making revisions to your own work.
Please allow 2–4 business days for feedback. Turnaround times may vary depending on the number of submissions in the queue, and rush requests cannot be prioritized.
For more information about what to expect from Writing Centre services, see the Writing Centre Guidelines.
Ready to submit your draft?
JIBC students can book a 30- or 60-minute Writing Support Session with a Writing Centre Peer Tutor or Instructor for help with academic, technical, and business writing. Sessions can include feedback on a draft, support with assignment expectations, help with organization and clarity, APA Style guidance, or instruction on writing strategies and skills.
Choose the Right Support
Book a Peer Tutor if you have a draft and would like feedback on your writing. Peer Tutors can help you identify strengths and areas for improvement in organization, paragraphs, sentences, grammar, mechanics, formatting, and APA Style.
Book the Writing Centre Instructor if you need instruction, explanation, or more in-depth support. The Instructor can help with writing strategies, assignment preparation, research and capstone papers, assignment expectations, and APA Style.
Not sure which to choose? That's okay. Both Peer Tutors and the Writing Centre Instructor are here to help you become a stronger, more independent writer.
Session Formats
Writing Support Sessions are available:
- In person at CL 123, New Westminster Campus
- Online via Blackboard Collaborate, Microsoft Teams, or Zoom
Before Your Session
Book a Writing Support Session using the Online Calendar. When booking, be prepared to provide your assignment guidelines and draft, if you have one.
If you cannot find a suitable time on the calendar, email the Writing Centre at writingcentre@jibc.ca. We will do our best to find an alternative time, but availability cannot be guaranteed.
For longer assignments, please indicate which sections you would like to focus on during your session.
Writing Support Sessions are for JIBC writing assignments and are intended to provide educational support rather than editing. You are responsible for making changes to your own work.
See the Writing Centre Guidelines for more information about Writing Support Sessions.
Ready to book a writing support session?
For additional support, the Writing Centre offers a variety of online guides designed to help you at every stage of the writing process. Whether you need assistance with brainstorming, structuring your paper, or mastering citation styles, these resources provide step-by-step instructions and practical tips to improve your academic writing skills.
Explore the guides below to find helpful tips and strategies tailored to common writing challenges.
APA Style Guides
Academic Writing Guides
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Guide
Online Writing Tools
Writing Centre Guides
The Writing Centre provides educational support to help you develop your writing skills and become a more confident, independent writer. Our services are designed to support your learning—not to edit or complete your work for you.
The guidelines below explain what you can expect from Writing Centre services and how to prepare for support.
- General Writing Centre Guidelines: Information about Writing Centre services, student responsibilities, confidentiality, accessibility, academic integrity, and other general expectations.
- Writing Support Session Guidelines: Information about booking and preparing for a Writing Support Session.
- Online Peer Review Guidelines: Information about submitting your work for Online Peer Review, turnaround times, and what to expect from written feedback.
The Writing Centre supports JIBC faculty with resources and writing support tailored to their courses and assignments.
We can help with:
- Assignment-specific resources, including Writing Tip Sheets, worksheets, and sample papers
- APA Style, including formatting and guidance for instructors and markers
- Publication standards and academic writing conventions
- Brief, assignment-specific workshops for classes on topics such as APA Style, paper types, and academic writing strategies
- Class sessions or events, which may include Writing Centre Peer Tutors
Workshops and class sessions can be delivered during or outside of regular class time. Sessions held outside of class time may require advance registration.
Request Support
To discuss a resource, workshop, or class session for your students, contact the Writing Centre Facilitator at writingcentre@jibc.ca.