Peer Tutors and Writing Center Specialists are available to tutor students at both the undergraduate and graduate level. The Peer Tutors are undergraduate students with strong writing skills, while the Writing Center Specialists have earned master's degrees in writing-related fields. All tutors receive ongoing professional development training, along with specialized training for working with students studying English as a Second Language. Tutoring is available on a drop-in basis and by appointment, however the Writing Center does not look at papers on the day that they are due. Online tutoring is also available to all students.
What to Expect at Your Tutoring Session:
The Writing Center often visits classrooms to give presentations on a variety of topics related to academic writing. Presentations are usually 15-45 minutes and can be tailored to the specific class or lesson. Topics for presentations include but are not limited to:
Contact the Writing Center to schedule a Writing Center presentation.
The Writing Center can send a group of 2-4 tutors to do a writing workshop during a class session. The tutors work with students on an assignment specific to that course, either through brainstorming and developing ideas , offering feedback on in-process drafts, or assisting with revision and polishing.
Contact the Writing Center to schedule a Writing Center presentation.
Students who need extra support in a specific area, such as refreshing their grammar skills or practicing the basics of academic writing, can make arrangements with the Writing Center for small-group tutoring sessions. Students will work with each other and one or two Writing Center tutors to practice specific grammar or writing skills. These group tutoring sessions must be arranged in advance with the Writing Center Coordinator; they can be one-time tutoring sessions or weekly tutoring sessions.
Contact the Writing Center for more information.
The Writing Center has a variety of resources to share with students on topics ranging from grammar to citations and everything in between. Some of these resources include:
Many of these resources are available in the Writing Center and online. Contact the Writing Center for more information.
Certain undergraduate and graduate students are required to take the writing assessment to ensure they are prepared for the university's writing requirements. Click here to learn more.
The Writing Center hosts many special events throughout the year, sponsors a campus writing group, and publishes a literary blog. Click here to learn more.
