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Coaching Support

With support from the Write Site’s writing coaches, you can discuss your writing questions and receive feedback about the writing aspects of your assignments. Writing coaching is usually most helpful when your goal is to develop your writing skills within the context of course work over time.

By selecting a RealTime appointment, you can meet with a writing coach at any stage of the writing process. This includes planning, drafting, and revising. Alternatively, you can submit a draft of your assignment and receive written feedback from a coach on your writing.

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If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback, please contact the Write Site Coordinator at writesite@athabascau.ca.

Updated October 20, 2021 by Student & Academic Web Services (sas@athabascau.ca)

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