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Welcome to the Writing and Communication Centre.

The University of Waterloo Writing and Communication Centre is a hub of communication and writing practice, support, and research on campus. Communication is part of all academic and professional activities, and we offer a welcoming space to discuss, explore, plan, and implement feedback and strategies.

Whether you’re designing a presentation, building your ePortfolio, writing a report, or presenting at a conference, we work with you at every stage of the communication design process. Our sessions are collaborative and open. As the writer, your voice and ideas come first. Think of us as your partners in communication. We’re here to listen, discuss, and help you develop your academic and professional voice.

We are located next to the Student Success Office on the second floor of South Campus Hall (SCH). Drop by or contact us with any questions.

News

  1. Feb. 15, 2019WCC Office Closed Friday, February 15, 2019Image says Office Closure Friday, February 15, 2019

    The Writing and Communication Centre Office will be closing Friday, February 15, 2019.
    Drop-ins at DP Library will still be running 10am-12am.
    Grad Café will still be running in SCH 228F 9am-12pm.

  2. Feb. 6, 2019All WCC Services Cancelled TodayImage says service interruption all WCC services are closed today

    Service Interruption! Due to the university closure, all Writing and Communication Centre appointments, drop-ins, and workshops are cancelled for Wednesday, February 6, 2019. We apologise for the inconvenience.

  3. Jan. 29, 2019AHS Drop-ins closed Tuesday, January 29, 2019Image says service interruption: AHS drop-ins closed today

    Service interruption: AHS Drop-ins will be closed today (Tuesday, January 29, 2019). Drop-ins are still available at Dana Porter Library from 10 am - 7 pm and Davis Centre Library from 11 am - 3 pm. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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Events

  1. Feb. 15, 2019Grad Writing CaféGroup sitting around table with drinks and laptops

    Write together. Connect to our grad writing community to stay focused and motivated!

  2. Feb. 19, 2019Grad Writing CaféGroup sitting around table with drinks and laptops

    Write together. Connect to our grad writing community to stay focused and motivated!

  3. Feb. 22, 2019Grad Writing CaféGroup sitting around table with drinks and laptops

    Write together. Connect to our grad writing community to stay focused and motivated!

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Blog

  1. Feb. 13, 2019Splendid poems for special people

    Roses are red.
    Violet's are blue.
    This poem trope's old.
    Let's try something new.

    Valentine’s Day. A holiday known for being either charming or corny, depending on who you ask. 

  2. Jan. 30, 2019Big stories for small people: A reflection on books from my childhoodChildren's Authors and Illustrators Week: February 1-7

    Take a minute and think back to when you were a little kid. Did you have a favourite book? Was there one story that your parents had memorized because you asked for it to be read so often? These short stories for tiny people might appear simple and easy to write; however, I would argue they take a great deal of skill to create. The authors breathe life into colourful characters of all shapes and sizes, and for that, they deserve some credit and applause.

  3. Jan. 28, 2019A writer's pen is a muscle: take it to the gymmuscular woman holding stacks of books

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