writing department

Why my laptop belongs in the classroom

We are, after all, adults who have paid thousands of dollars to study here. If some students choose to waste their time and money, that’s on them. University isn’t about…

Grading the subjective

This specificity “guides students [through] an assignment which is quite different,” Clarke said, while still providing opportunities for creativity and innovation. The level of detail in the Company Report Card…

UVic-based Climate Disaster Project awarded $2.5M to expand global storytelling initiative

"Climate change is going to be the defining experience of this century. Our lives will be defined by the perennial disasters that each season brings,” Holman said. “If the news…

New writing prof brings international journalism experience to UVic

Deborah Campbell is no stranger to new adventures. From uncovering stories in Egypt, Iran, and Russia, to working undercover in Syria, Campbell brings a wealth of knowledge to her newest…