Our goal at the Writing Lab, located in North 120, is to assist and guide students to become better writers. We can help you with your writing assignments in any course at all steps of the writing process. 

We offer strategies to overcome writer's block, suggest methods for writing an essay and provide assistance with basic grammar rules.  In addition, we can assist you in using the online library databases and internet to begin gathering sources for your research. Our staff is knowledgeable in both MLA and APA formats.

Writing tutoring is available Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Two ways to access writing tutoring during hours of operation:

• Walk-in service on a first-come, first serve basis

• By appointment M-Th (See details)

Tutoring sessions are 30-40 minutes long. Although students may have more than one session each day on a walk-in basis, students are discouraged from attending consecutive sessions because covering excessive material at once can be overwhelming and compromise the quality of their learning.

When you come to the Writing Lab, be sure to bring a copy of your assignment and any other materials that might be helpful, like your textbooks, notes, faculty instructions and previously graded essays. These materials can save time by helping to focus the tutoring session.

MORE WAYS THE WRITING LAB CAN BENEFIT YOU:

§         Analyze your assignments

§         Brainstorm for ideas on your topic

§         Utilize the internet and library databases

§         Organize and develop a first draft

§         Improve your writing in any subject

§         Prepare a published final draft

§         Understand and respond to your teacher's comments

§         Cite sources of your information and ideas properly

§         Improve the clarity of your paper

§         Use computers to process your writing more efficiently

§         Help you prepare for the writing section of the THEA or COMPASS

FACULTY CAN HELP SUPPORT STUDENT WRITERS BY:

§         Sending their syllabi, assignments, evaluation criteria, and instructions for tutoring sessions.

§          Scheduling meetings with the Writing Lab to convey expectations to tutors.

§         Taking students to visit the Writing Lab or inviting a tutor to speak to their classes.

§         Giving the writing lab feedback.

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