The University of Waterloo Writing and Communication Centre is a hub of communication and writing practice, support, and research on campus. Writing a paper? Designing a portfolio? Giving a presentation? From brainstorming to revision, understanding your assignment to presenting your work, we are here to support you in any discipline, at any stage of the communication process.
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New Workshop: Integrating Evidence: Summary, Paraphrase and Quotation Now Available on LEARN
New Workshop: Integrating Evidence: Summary, Paraphrase and Quotation Now Available on LEARN
WCC Pop-ups are back!
The WCC is back with another round of pop-up tutoring! Catch us at one of our pop-up booths across campus to get support on your assignments, ask all your writing-related questions, and
The Write Spot Closed on December 11
The Writing and Communication Centre and The Write Spot will be closed on Wednesday, December 11, 2024.
Events
In-person Grad Writing Cafés
Grab a coffee and get writing.
STEM Writers' Grad Studio: Peer Review
Ready to strengthen your STEM writing and learn the “why” and “how” behind effective STEM academic communication?
Register on Portal today!
Black, Indigenous, and Racialized Students' Writing Cafe
Write in community — not in isolation.
Learn more about our Writing Groups.
Blog
Breaking Assumptions: What I Learned About ECC From Being a Facilitator
What are English Conversation Circles? A few months ago, I had no idea, but when I started working at the Writing and Communication Centre (WCC) one of my roles was to facilitate the English Conversation Circles (ECC) program. I assumed ECC would be a program that Individuals used to strengthen their English conversation skills, and I was excited to be a part of this support team. Once I started working on the program, I learned quickly that ECC is a support system for international students here at UW.
How to get the most out of your undergrad writing groups
So, you’re looking for ways to stay connected with the student community while getting schoolwork done. Joining a writing group seems to be the best fit because it looks like fun and a great way to meet others in university. But what exactly are writing groups and are there any benefits to being part of one?
4 Things I Wish I Knew as a First Year Student
I know it can be scary to begin university, and in my case, being an international student meant that I was going to be away from family and friends, or in other words, home…