Writing Services

University of Guelph Writing Services offers a range of programs and services for students and faculty.

[Writing Services @UGWriting]

“Well done” to all our DWRers

We couldn't be prouder of the care, reflection, mindfulness, and perseverance you have shown yourselves & others this week.

We wish you all the best as you refine and develop your personal writing strategies.

Congratulations!

[Writing Services @UGWriting]

It's the FINAL COUNTDOWN *nah nah naaaa nah...*

DAY 5 of DWR is here! Our participants have run a marathon and the finish line is in sight.

Caffeinate, hydrate, stretch, and dig in for the final push!

https://t.co/v7FjjPOh1w

[Writing Services @UGWriting]

We're past the half-way point and on to DAY 4 of DWR

Today, our DWRers will be doing workshops on sentence structure & writing style!

It's also time to start thinking about those post-DWR goals and writing plans...

https://t.co/CBMWXHEx55

[Writing Services @UGWriting]

Wow, wow, wow! Our DWRers are getting to be pros at blocking distractions, setting goals and learning how to put themselves first.

DAY 3 is at an end and our participants have written for up to 5 HOURS 20 MINS!

We're so impressed and grateful! See you tomorrow for DAY 4!

[Writing Services @UGWriting]

It's a beautiful day to smash some goals during DAY 3 of Dissertation Writing Retreat!

Keys to setting goals:
-keep them small
-keep them measurable
-adjust when necessary
-reward yourself!

DAY 3 DWR Let's gooooooo! (Get off Twitter and focus!)

https://t.co/CBMWXHmVGv

[Writing Services @UGWriting]

DAY 4 DONE!

Congratulations, DWRers! There is only one day left of DWR—you've almost done it!

Our participants have written for up to 5 HOURS 20 MINS today!

See you tomorrow for our FINAL day! Start thinking about how to reward yourselves for all this hard work!

[Writing Services @UGWriting]

We went easy on our DWRers on DAY 1 & frontloaded the week /w workshops on mindful writing, project management & research questions.

Today (DAY 2) they wrote for 3 HOURS 20 MINS!

Well done & thank you for your stellar contributions to this afternoon's group discussion!

[Writing Services @UGWriting]

Tomato timers at the ready! It's DAY 2 of Dissertation Writing Retreat.

Our participants are laser-focused and ready to insulate themselves against distractions and build strong writing habits!

Bon courage, DWRers!

https://t.co/CBMWXHEx55

[University of Guelph Student Experience @UofGStudentExp]

Mark your calendars! Course selection for new students opens Monday, June 28th at 8:00 am. We encourage you to register before July 11th since sessions fill up fast! 

Visit WebAdvisor for how and where your courses will be delivered.

https://t.co/6sqeR7nMQR

[Writing Services @UGWriting]

We say writing support IS NOT editing/proofreading but what IS it?! 🤔

At Writing Services, we:

- help you understand your assignment
- teach self-editing + mindful writing strategies 🧘🏿‍♂️
- talk you through writer's block
- unravel the mysteries of English grammar+style 🔮

[Writing Services @UGWriting]

Our booking schedule is open!

Book a 25- or 50-minute consultation at https://t.co/RAMLEf0Sob

Our Graduate Writing TAs and professional staff are excited to support you whether you are a grad, post-doc, undergrad or faculty!

[Writing Services @UGWriting]

Taking a summer course @uofg?

Book early and often: our writing appointments fill up fast!

We can help you understand your assignments, plan an outline, check a draft...We cover any stage of writing!

Get to know us: https://t.co/QzE0QbCVcj

[Writing Services @UGWriting]

Focus on your writing at our Virtual Writing Café!

The café is an opportunity to connect with other U of G writers and use the Pomodoro Technique for focused, protective writing time.

Learn more about Virtual Writing Café on LibCal: https://t.co/Ot3CDTxynJ

[Writing Services @UGWriting]

DWR applications closed this week. If you applied, expect an email from us on June 21st!

If you missed the deadline, keep an eye out for FALL DWR and check out other supports like the self-directed BrainFood series from Learning & Curriculum Support!

https://t.co/2i880zuQzV

[U of G Library @uglibrary]

Focus on your writing at our Virtual Writing Café!

The café is an opportunity to connect with other U of G writers and use the Pomodoro Technique for focused, protective writing time.

Learn more about Virtual Writing Café on LibCal: https://t.co/d0oNuRxixk.

[The Chicago Manual of Style @ChicagoManual]

“If you draft with an open mind, you can discover lines of thought that you couldn’t have imagined before you started. But like other steps in the process, even surprises work better with a plan.” #Turabian, chapter 7 #ChicagoStyle #dissertation #thesis https://t.co/apj0WlK8h9

[Inside Higher Ed @insidehighered]

Opinion | Stop Telling Us ‘You Hide It So Well’: Rebekkah McLellan believes in sharing her disability status with students and administrators. https://t.co/bjJLezqY25

[University Affairs @UA_magazine]

Are you interested in writing about the issues that impact young scientists? Our columnists are looking for new contributors for “The Black Hole” column. #AcademicTwitter https://t.co/obr5kt2JTx

[Consortium on Graduate Communication @gradconsortium]

The 2022 Virtual Summer Institute is now complete! Thank you all for joining us and for sharing your projects, your insights, your concerns, and your plans! We can't wait to see you next year! Thanks in advance for responding to the survey you'll receive via email. #CGCSI2022

[Lenore Latta @lenore_latta]

“We can use the end of COVID as a chance to return to the way things were, but what a waste that would be if we did not use that as a catapult for positive change and transformation” - Avasha Rambiritch - Plenary #cwcaaccr22 @CWCAssoc