McGill Writing Centre

Please join us in congratulating Caitlin Heiligmann, a student in the Introduction to Creative Writing course, on being shortlisted for the prestigious Montreal International Poetry Prize! You can read her wonderful poem, "Maybe", here: https://www.montrealpoetryprize.com/poems/maybe

Writing for the business world takes a special kind of linguistic skill set. With the McGill Writing Centre's tailored-made course, Professional Writing in Business, learn how to effectively communicate through different business-related mediums including proposals, reports and project plans. Discover the course at https://mcgill.ca/x/47e

Develop your scientific writing skills by registering for an online course offered by the McGill Writing Centre! Intended for ESL graduate students, you will learn to structure your research writing more effectively and adapt your writing for a targeted journal. Learn more at www.mcgill.ca/mwc/online-course #scientificwriting #writing #research #english

In order to evaluate how today’s announcement from the Quebec government will impact campus operations and academic activities, the University is suspending classes and exams tomorrow, Friday, March 13.

Is the oral tradition of #storytelling disappearing? On March 19, join instructors from the McGill School of Continuing Studies for a discussion on the importance of folktales followed by readings of traditional African and Berber tales. This event is held as part of Francofête and will take place in French. Learn more at scs-conte.eventbrite.ca

Les liens familiaux et le croisement des destins sont au cœur des romans de Nicolas Dickner et d’Eric Dupont, deux auteurs québécois qui tenteront d’expliquer leurs impressions devant la traduction de leurs livres durant une table ronde le 27 mars. Ne manquez pas la discussion, inscrivez-vous dès aujourd'hui sur https://scs-discussions.eventbrite.ca #traduction #littérature #romans #auteursquébécois

What is post-editing and what implications might it have for the translation industry? On March 19, join us for an interactive roundtable discussion where three language professionals will explore the hot topic. Space is limited, register today! scs-postediting.eventbrite.ca #translation #traduction #languageprofessional #postediting

Have you recently taken a course led by an exceptional instructor? Now is your time to recognize their contributions to education! Until Feb. 28, you can submit a nomination for the 2020 Award for Distinguished Teaching. Learn more on how you can celebrate your favourite instructors. https://www.mcgill.ca/continuingstudies/teaching-awards

The McGill University School of Continuing Studies is pleased to announce that the McGill Writing Centre is now offering on-site tutoring with a writing specialist for members of MACES - McGill Association of Continuing Education Students. Meet with an experienced tutor and discover how learning to write clearly and concisely can contribute to your academic and professional success! https://www.mcgill.ca/mwc/ #tutoring #writing #academic #professional #success

Who is the next generation of McGill students and what teaching strategies will work best to engage them? On Jan. 16, join educators and game designers for a panel discussion on harnessing the potential of interactive learning in higher ed. Learn more https://mcgill.ca/x/Zad

Did you know that the McGill Writing Centre Tutorial Service provides writing support for all students at the downtown campus? Learn more and make an appointment at mcgill.ca/mwc-tutorial

For most of us, conversations about the big questions of life and death are difficult. As part of Projection - Une semaine de dialogue - A Week of Dialogue, participants tapped into the healing power of the creative arts, from clay modelling to storytelling, to cope with grief, pain, and loss.

Learn the ins and outs of #scientific #writing and #publishing with this online course by the McGill Writing Centre! This course will help you to structure your research writing more effectively while responding to the content and style demands of academic journals. Learn more at www.mcgill.ca/mwc/online-course

What's the difference between between a cat and a comma? One has claws at the end of its paws, and one is a pause at the end of a clause! On National Speak in Complete Sentences Day, don't forget that grammar matters...period! #language #writing #puns #grammar

Did you know over 1 billion people are learning #English at this very moment? We were amazed by these 10 facts about the English language! #language #learning #grammar

Not only is it English Language Day, it's also #WorldBookDay! What are you reading today in celebration of the written word? #reading #books #literature #bibliophile

It’s National #EncourageAYoungWriterDay! Tag a young writer you admire in the comments below

Exams are already right around the corner, and that's no April Fool's joke! But don't worry, the McGill Writing Centre is here to help you prepare for your finals by offering tips, tricks and strategies to improve your academic and professional writing! Learn more https://mcgill.ca/mwc/

From outline to final revision, the McGill Writing Centre is there to help you every step of the way See how they can help you with your professional and academic writing! mcgill.ca/mwc/

Your or you’re? Never confuse homophones like these again with help from the McGill Writing Centre! Find out more and register for a placement test at mcgill.ca/mwc