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Students can receive feedback on their assignment drafts by submitting them via email to the Writing Centre. A peer tutor will review the draft and provide written guidance to help improve academic writing.

Submission Instructions

Email writingcentre@jibc.ca with the following information:

• Your name, program, and course name/number
• Assignment guidelines (from the syllabus or assignment outline)
• Assignment due date
• A description of the writing help you need
• Your assignment draft (Word Document or PDF)

Important: Be sure to include all the required information as incomplete submissions will result in delays.

Reminders

• Allow 2–4 business days for feedback.
  • The Writing Centre does not provide updates on the status of peer reviews. Emails requesting updates will not be answered.
  • Turnaround time depends on number of assignments in the queue.
  • Rush requests are not bumped to the beginning of the queue.
• Students may request a specific tutor to review their work, but availability is not guaranteed.
• Students must make all changes themselves.
  • Services offered by the Writing Centre are for educational purposes only, not editing services.

Check the Writing Centre Guidelines for more details, available on the Writing Centre Resource.

A student may schedule a 30-minute or 1-hour session with a peer tutor to: 

• Brainstorm ideas for an assignment
• Improve paper structure and organization
• Get feedback on a draft
• Get help with APA Style formatting and in-text citations
• Enhance writing style and clarity
• Build confidence in writing skills

Session Locations and Formats

Tutor sessions are held:

• In CL 123 at the Â黨¾«Æ· Campus, or
• Online via Blackboard Collaborate or MS Teams

Booking Instructions

Click the Book a Tutor Session button above to check the Writing Centre’s availability.

If none of the available times suit your schedule, email writingcentre@jibc.ca with the following details:

• 3 preferred dates and times
• your name, program, and course name and number
• assignment guidelines (from the syllabus or assignment outline)
• assignment due date
• a description of the writing help you need

Allow 2–4 business days for tutor sessions requested by email to be confirmed.

If submitting a draft (Word Document or PDF), email it at least 2 days before your session.

Reminders

• For help with assignment planning or style, include your assignment guidelines.
• Peer tutor sessions must be scheduled by the student in advance.
• Feedback will be provided during the session.
• Students must make all changes themselves.
  • Services offered by the Writing Centre are for educational support only, not editing services.
• Students may request a specific tutor, but availability is not guaranteed.

Check the Writing Centre Guidelines for more details, available on the Writing Centre Resource.

During Drop-In Hours, students can receive quick writing support — no appointment needed — to:

• Clarifying assignment guidelines
• Providing brief feedback on drafts
• Helping with brainstorming ideas
• Assisting with APA Style formatting and citations
• Offering advice on writing structure and organization

Drop-In Locations and Formats

Drop-In support is available:

• In-person at CL 123, Â黨¾«Æ· Campus
• Online via Blackboard Collaborate
  • Click the Drop-In Link above to join the online session.

Sign-In Procedure

Students attending drop-in hours will be asked to sign in with their name and student number. This information is kept confidential and used solely for administrative tracking purposes by the Writing Centre.

Reminders

• Drop-In hours are on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Support is available for up to 15-20 minutes, depending on demand.
• Students arriving within 20 minutes of the advertised end time are not guaranteed to receive support.
• Drop-In sessions are not intended for extensive feedback on drafts. For detailed feedback, please book a Peer Tutor session in advance.
• Availability may vary, especially during peak times (e.g., near assignment deadlines).
• Drop-In hours are not recorded, whether online or in-person.

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

Writing Centre Guides

The Writing Centre Facilitator specializes in:

• developing Writing Tip Sheets and Worksheets
• developing Sample Papers for specific assignment styles
• APA Style Formatting
• Publication Standards

The Writing Centre Facilitator can support faculty by:

• hosting brief assignment-specific workshops for classes
  • Topics include APA Style Paper Formatting, types of paper styles, or academic writing strategies.
• hosting drop-in class sessions or events for classes
  • may include tutors

These services can be delivered during, or outside of, class time. If outside of class time, workshops will require registration.

Contact

Hunter Hastings at hhastings@jibc.ca for scheduling or questions.