Connect with a writing specialist
Connect with a writing specialist for support with a written assignment, paper, project, or presentation.
A writing specialist can:
- help clarify assignment instructions
- teach you how to brainstorm and outline a writing assignment
- give feedback on the organization of your writing or presentation drafts
- show you how to avoid plagiarism
- show you how to proofread and edit your work
- facilitate group projects that involve reports
- provide feedback on visual presentations (e.g. PowerPoint).
Keep your assignment due date in mind and contact us well in advance of your deadline.
Meet our writing specialists
Lydia
Lydia is a seasoned writing specialist who enjoys helping students build confidence in their writing and presentation skills. She can work with you across all stages of the writing and presentation process, from understanding assignment instructions to providing feedback on written drafts.
Lydia also enjoys facilitating a variety of workshops across SAIT and strives to create a welcoming, understanding environment where all students can learn and grow.
Phoebe
Phoebe is a peer writing specialist who can help you improve many elements of your written assignments and presentations. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and is currently a fourth-semester Legal Assistant student at SAIT.
She invites learners to visit her during the Peer Writing & Presentation Drop-Ins, where she provides short consultations on writing, presentations, grammar, and referencing.
Support for SAIT instructors
We strive to provide a variety of supports, including classroom workshops, access to recordings of seminars, information on integrating workshop attendance into courses as incentives or bonus points, and much more! Contact us at writing.help@sait.ca for more resources.
Get feedback on your written assignment
You can request feedback on writing assignments by emailing your draft to writing.help@sait.ca. No appointment needed. All feedback will be provided via email.
The writing help inbox is open Monday through Friday, and response times are typically three business days. However, during peak periods of the semester, this may be longer.
Make sure you submit your work early. This is not an editing service, but we will provide feedback and resources to help improve your writing.
Send your assignment to us from your SAIT email address with the following information:
- your name
- SAIT ID
- course code, instructor name and program of study
- the reason for submitting your paper or assignment
- assignment due date
- assignment instructions.
Questions about citation and referencing? Visit the Reg Erhardt Library for more information about style guides (APA and IEEE) or to book an appointment with a librarian.
Workshops and drop-in sessions
Writing workshops
Join a virtual writing workshop. Workshops are approximately 50 minutes.
If you require proof of attendance, you'll receive a link to our Proof of Participation form during the workshop. Forms must be completed and submitted during the session.
Topics include:
- anti-procrastination for papers
- sentence structure
- coherence and flow
- integrating quotes and paraphrases
- basics of plagiarism
- academic essay writing.
Workshops are held throughout the academic year.
Peer writing and presentation drop-in
Visit us for a friendly chat with a fellow SAIT student about improving writing and presentation skills. Our peer writing specialist is knowledgeable in report writing, essay writing, planning written assignments, presentation skills, and much more.
Support is available to all SAIT students. Drop-in visits typically last approximately 15 minutes.
Our drop-in room may also have a variety of handouts available on writing and presentation skills.
Registration is encouraged but not required.
Become a peer writing specialist
We hire students with excellent writing skills during the spring and summer months through the leadership program at SAIT. This is a volunteer position with an honorarium provided each term.
Upcoming events
Supporting resources
Find guidance, helpful handouts, and links.
Essay structureOn-demand workshops
Contact us at
Writing Services
Lamb Learner Success Centre, MC221, Stan Grad Centre, SAIT Main Campus
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Phone - 403.284.8082
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Email - writing.help@sait.ca
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SAIT is located on the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of Treaty 7 which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Îyârhe Nakoda of Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney.
We are situated in an area the Blackfoot tribes traditionally called Moh’kinsstis, where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. We now call it the city of Calgary, which is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta.