Writing & Language Tutoring
Whether you're crafting essays, unraveling the mysteries of syntax, or want to enhance your storytelling abilities — we're here to help you conquer your class assignments. We also offer tutoring in Spanish and Japanese.
We are offering both in-person and online writing tutoring this quarter. We will meet with drop-in students on a first-come-first served basis, but we strongly encourage student to make a writing tutoring appointment.
Writing & Language Tutor Schedule
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| Monday to Thursday | 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| On Campus* & Online | |
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| Monday & Wednesday |
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| Tuesday & Thursday | 1:15 PM to 2:15 PM |
| On Campus & Online | |
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| Monday & Wednesday |
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| Tuesday & Thursday | 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
Appointments
We strongly encourage students to schedule an appointment as wait time can be significant for drop-in students during busy times. Writing & Language tutor appointments are 45 minutes.
Writing Tutoring FAQs
Writing tutors can help students at any stage in the writing process. They work with students to brainstorm ideas for paper topics, review partial or whole drafts, and provide guidance on specific topics (e.g., introductions and conclusions, integrating quotes into a paper, etc.). Students may receive help on writing projects from all disciplines (e.g., English, history, psychology, art, ESL, etc.) and genres (e.g., response papers, research papers, personal statements, works of fiction, etc.). Tutors do not “edit” or “correct” papers, but focus instead on high order concerns such as thesis statements, the development of ideas, and overall organization.
The goal of our writing tutors is to provide students with the skills to think and work independently on future writing projects. To accomplish this goal, tutors incorporate questions and dialogue into each session to actively engage students in the learning process.
While we strongly encourage students to schedule an appointment with a writing tutor, we do allow drop-ins. Students who drop in will go onto a waitlist and receive help on a first-come-first-served basis. Students who have scheduled appointments will take priority over those on the waitlist. Please note that during busy times, the wait time can be significant for drop-in students.
Students should bring a paper copy of their writing project so that tutors can make notes on the page. We also encourage students to bring their paper prompt, course syllabus, any previous drafts that include instructor comments, grading rubric (if available), and textbook. Tutors generally begin sessions by asking students the specific questions or concerns that they have about their current project. Thinking about this prior to a tutoring session will help tutors focus and structure the session.
Tutoring sessions are scheduled for 45 minutes. Students can continue working on their writing projects independently beyond the tutoring session in the Writing Center when space allows.
Public Speaking Coaching
Coaches can support students with presentations that require public speaking. Although they specialize in supporting students in CMST 220: Public Speaking, coaches care also available to assist students with any public speaking assignment. Coaching is available by appointment only, and appointments must be scheduled at least 24 business hours in advance.