LibGuides: Chemical and Environmental Technology: Writing & Learning Skills

Learning Commons at BCIT Library

The Learning Commons at BCIT Library offers two ways for you to get feedback and help with your academic writing:

The Writing Centre (In-Person and Online)
No appointment necessary - drop in during scheduled times to meet with a Peer Tutor and discuss a piece of your academic writing
WriteAway (Online)
Submit a draft of your written work to this service, and receive feedback from a Peer Tutor in 24-48 hours

Online Resources

Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) 🦉
Purdue University's OWL contains free writing resources and instructional material which will assist with many writing projects
BCIT Student Guide to Avoiding Plagiarism
Developed by BCIT Library, this guide will help you understand and avoid plagiarism

Other Learning Commons Services & Resources

Book an Appointment (In-Person and Online)
Work one-on-one with a Learning Strategist and develop skills and strategies to learn effectively
Study Skills Research Guide
Developed by our Learning Strategists, this Guide contains resources relating to note-taking, presentation skills, reading, time management, and more
Learning Skills and Strategies Workshops
Facilitated by our Learning Strategists, workshops focus on general and specific approaches to a variety of study skills
Peer Tutoring (In-Person and Online)
Meet with Peer Tutors to get help with learning and applying new concepts from your courses. No appointment necessary!

Submit to WriteAway 📨

Use the form below to submit a draft writing assignment, or a writing question. A tutor from one of WriteAway's participating institutions will review your submission, and provide feedback that will be sent to your email within 48 hours. You can submit up to three drafts of any assignment.