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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Rock Your Thesis - Winter 2023!
Get ready to write grads! Our Rock Your Thesis program is back again for the winter 2023 term!
RYT 1: January 27th 1-4pm
RYT 2: February 17th 1-4pm
RYT 3: March 30th 1-4pm
Grad Writing Cafés - Winter 2023!
To help our grads stay connected and motivated, the WCC offers writing café sessions each week where graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty can write together, support each other, and get support from the WCC!
Drop-ins at Dana Porter Library
Are you looking to get on-the-spot peer feedback on your work before you submit it?
Then check out our drop-in sessions at the Dana Porter Library, now back for the winter 2023 term!
English Conversation Circles -Winter 2023!
Do you want to improve your conversational English and meet new friends? Then the English Conversation Circles program (ECC) is the right place for you!
Our ECC program provides a safe space for undergraduate and graduate English Language Learners (ELL) to practice conversational English with friendly staff and students!
Drop-ins at the new WCC Space!
The WCC is proud to present a new student study area that we’ve been getting ready for the winter 2023 term!
Welcome to: The Write Spot!
Blog
Managing self-care through self-reflective journal writing
Life is a balancing act and sometimes it can really test our perseverance. We are constantly juggling and multitasking a number of different things from work, assignments, plans with friends, personal downtime- you name it. There can be so much on your plate that it’s hard to prioritize your mental well-being. When this happens, it’s time to take a step back and practice some self-care strategies.
The power of synonyms: the good, the bad, and the in-between
When it comes to writing, every word has an impact and brings meaning along with it. In our assignments, our job is to take these different meanings and weave them together to be clear, engaging, and provide information to our audiences. Yet, when we get stumped or feel like our work is getting too repetitive, we turn to Google or Microsoft Word to help find synonyms. Sometimes this can work wonders, but other times it can have negative repercussions.
Tips and tricks on how-to write a professional email
Ever email your professor or employer and click the send button, only to realize seconds later it was littered with typos and grammar mistakes?
The art of professional email writing can be challenging if you’re not too sure where to start. Learning the dos and don’ts of what to include will not only steer you in the right direction but help you develop your professional persona. Having a professional voice in writing and in speech is important because it establishes how you want to be perceived. There are so many ways you can let your professional side shine, and emails are one of them.