One of the unique features of the university context is the expectation that you are the sole author of any work that you submit to your instructor unless it is a group project. If you have a friend, family member, or a tutor work with you on a paper then you are no longer the sole author of that piece of work and will be expected to acknowledge their contribution.

Receiving feedback and discussing ideas is an important part of the writing process. It is completely appropriate to receive feedback from your instructor, your teaching assistant, a Student Learning Hub writing tutor, or the staff in the Library. Their role is to give you feedback in an ethical manner that will make you a stronger writer. Remember to always retain control of your work and ensure you are making decisions on what to include or exclude in your work.

Beware of any tutor that suggests that they can substantially edit the work for you.

To safeguard your work, never share your UBCO CWL password with anyone. This would violate Policy SC14, Acceptable Use and Security of UBC Electronic Information and Systems . UBCO accounts are not to be shared, given, rented, sold, or reassigned to any other individual or organization.

For ethical help and feedback on your writing, try the writing tutors in the Student Learning Hub or the online tutors at WriteAway. Undergraduate students can submit their writing assignments to Write Away for free, fast, and friendly feedback. Qualified tutors from post-secondary institutions across BC and Alberta will review student submissions.