One-on-one / Small Group Appointments

Book a 30-minute appointment with a Writing & Learning Strategist to discuss:

• studying more efficiently
• creating a study schedule for final exams
• improving memory and concentration
• reducing test anxiety
• planning out a writing assignment
• citing sources accurately
• writing with correct grammar and punctuation
  Note: We won't edit your paper, but we can help you learn how to edit effectively!

Important notes:

• Maximum number of appointments per student per day = 1
• Maximum number of appointments per week = 2
• NEW: You can have up to two bookings in the system at any given time.
• Appointments are available to all credit students, plus Academic Upgrading and AE3 students.

Did you know? If you are working on a group project, we can meet with small groups of up to 3 students.

How to book

• online through MyMRU (Look for the blue Book It button on the Academic Success tab)
• in person in EL2100 (in the RLLC)
• by phone 403.440.6452 
   

What to bring

Bring whatever materials are useful for the appointment:

• assignment instructions
• outline
• essay draft
• sources(s) from research
• textbook
• notes

Cancellation and Booking Policies

• Cancel at least 2 hours before your appointment, or it counts as a no-show. Give us as much notice as possible so we can serve other students.
• If you have 2 no-shows, you will be unable to book further appointments until the next semester.
• If you book 2 appointments for the same day, the later appointment will be cancelled. You will be notified by email.