Sauder School of Business - Canaccord Learning Commons Programs
Writing Coaching
One-on-one writing appointments with our professional Writing Coach can help with planning, idea development, tone, stylistic improvement, and error recognition in academic or professional business writing. Any genre of writing is suitable. This is not an editing service and attendees are expected to participate actively in the conversation. Attendees must bring a printed copy of their work to review during their appointment. Register for a 30-minute, in-person appointment in advance on the CLC: Online calendar.
Coaching Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 11am - 3pm
Location and delivery method: CLC 219, in-person only
Special Topic Workshops​
One-hour long, small group workshops will address rotating topics, including:
-Speaking on the Spot
-English Conversation Circles
-Professional Communication Skills Certificate (series of 10 workshops)
Sign up on CLC Online Calendar or drop in.
For more information on CLC programs, visit https://mybcom.sauder.ubc.ca/plan-success/get-better-grades or email clchelp@sauder.ubc.ca.
Online Resources
- Sharpening Your Writing Skills by Duncan KentSharpening Your Writing Skills is an excellent workbook on business writing with exercises and answers,
online or as a downloadable PDF. - Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL)Well-known resource especially for APA research citations as well as a wide range of grammar and
writing topics. - David Appleyard EnglishA comprehensive and easy-to-use website covering numerous grammar topics.
- PronunciationHear and practice pronunciation by searching for words in the Merriam Webster dictionary.
Textbooks
- Business Writing Essentials (custom edition)General guide to effective business writing presenting hundreds of authentic examples, good coverage
of formatting and layout. Available for purchase at the UBC Bookstore.
Alternate title at David Lam Library reserve collection: Custom Text for Business Writing at Sauder School of Business.
Advanced language practice: English grammar and vocabulary by Call Number: http://tinyurl.com/s9yywadISBN: 9780230727069Extensive grammar practice with answers. Available on reserve at the David Lam Library
Additional Resources on the UBC Campus
- English Language Institute (ELI)The ELI offers 8-16 week intensive English programs with start dates throughout the year. The ELI also offers 3-4 week English for the Global Citizen programs throughout the year and English for Business Communications program in June/July.