WriteAway is a groundbreaking eTutoring service that provides free online writing assistance by connecting learners seamlessly to a network of tutors and resources.
WriteAway, BC’s first eService for collaborative online tutoring, was developed in cooperation with BCcampus, the BC Electronic Library Network (BC ELN), and Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC).
To set students up for greater success — academically and in their future careers, WriteAway offers online writing assistance to students at participating institutions. Trained tutors provide constructive feedback on students’ draft writing assignments to help them develop better writing skills, rather than focusing simply on writing a better paper.
“I think that this is a great service that more students should know about! The combination of positive and constructive feedback was really helpful.”
– UBC student
Get Writing Help
Submit up to three drafts of your paper to WriteAway, and online tutors will provide strategies and resources to help you improve your writing. Tutors do their best to share feedback within 48 hours, but response times can get longer at peak times. Please submit well in advance of your deadlines if you would like feedback.
Program Highlights
- 17 institutions, including UBC, participated in WriteAway in 2018
- 1,988 students across the province received online writing assistance in 2017, with a total of 3,875 submissions
- 86% of students experienced an increase in confidence in their writing after receiving WriteAway assistance.
For more information on WriteAway, please visit the program’s website.