WriteNow! Writing support sessions

Find it hard to make a start on an assignment?
Wish that someone could be on hand to help you as you write?

Our WriteNow! Writing support sessions provide a space and an opportunity for you to work on your assignment with a HELPS Advisor on hand to support you during the writing process. Note that the main purpose of these sessions is for you to write. If you have completed your draft and are in need of feedback, you should book in for one-to-one assignment advice.

These sessions are not available during the semester break and Summer session, please check out our Drop-in sessions instead.

Updated 17th March 2020:

WriteNow! Writing support sessions will be temporarily suspended for Autumn 2020.

We apologise for the late notice and for any inconveniences caused.

If you would still like some advice or guidance on your assignment or studies from an advisor, our drop-in sessions and one-to-one consultations are still running on campus!

When and where is it held?

Not offered on Public Holidays.

WriteNow! Writing support sessions @ HELPS

Please remember to bring your laptop as there are no desktop computers in this room
Online registration is NOT required.

From Week 2 to Week 12 | Mon 16 March - Thu 4 June

Sessions run from 1:00pm to 4:00pm every Monday to Thursday.
Location: HELPS Annex Room - Building 1, Level 5, Room 2 (CB01.05.02)

WriteNow! Writing support sessions @ UTS Central (Bld 2)

You will need to register for these sessions as places and computers are limited.

From Week 2 to Week 12 | Fri 20 March - Fri 5 June

Sessions run from 1:00pm to 5:00pm every Friday.
Location: Building 2, Level 6, Room 270 (CB02.06.270)

FAQs

What sort of help can I get?

At WriteNow! Writing support sessions, we can help you to:

understand your assignment questions and assessment criteria
develop and structure your ideas
use and reference evidence effectively
improve sentence and paragraph level writing
identify and understand your language issues.

But we can’t:

help you with the content of you assignments
correct or ‘check’ grammar and spelling
proofread your writing
help you with take-home exams
provide subject tutoring.

Who can attend?

The sessions are available to anyone. If you are looking for a quiet space to work on your assignment with support on hand, these sessions are for you!

When to attend?

Feel free to attend these sessions at any stages of your writing process.

We recommend to start on your assignment early and work on it consistently and progressively when attending these sessions. Please note these sessions may not be as helpful if you leave your assignment to the last minute.

What should I bring and do I need to register?

Be sure to register for sessions at the Library using the HELPS booking system.

If you bring your own computer, you may attend the WriteNow! Writing support session without having to make a booking.

When you register to attend, please remember:

It is essential that you bring any material that is relevant to the assignment that you are currently working on (e.g. subject outline, reading list, assignment task, assessment criteria).
It is up to you as to how long you stay for each session (e.g. you can stay for the whole 4 hours if you like).
If you wish to cancel your registration, you must do so at least 24 hours before the scheduled session.
Failing to turn up for your registered session is unfair to those on the waiting list. Repeat offenders (two no-shows) may be barred from registering for future programs.
Plan in advance and please do not seek assistance on the day the assignment is due

HELPS booking system

So WriteNow! sessions are sessions where students can come in and work independently on their assignments in a very comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. And basically, if they need any help, just ask for help from Advisors or Peer Advisors.

Usually, WriteNow! sessions go for about three hours if you were to come to the HELPS office, and about four hours if you were to go to the library. But, students can stay for as little or as long as they want.

So the sort of help you can get from WriteNow! sessions is how to approach assignment questions, how to reference your assignments, and basically just try to improve your assignment in any way possible.

Students can bring laptops, and their assignment drafts, criteria, and any other material that they may need. Not all students need help, they can come in and work independently on their assignment, it’s only if they need some sort help they can ask Advisors or Peer Advisors.