The Writing Center
The Writing Center is a free resource designed to help students at all academic levels become better writers. It is a safe, creative space where students from any discipline can receive one-on-one feedback on written assignments from well-trained peer consultants who support students in any stage of the writing process. These consultants do not “correct” or “fix” a student’s work nor do they “give” the students ideas, but instead they act as guides, walking each student through the learning process. Through ongoing sessions with consultants, students can hone their unique analytical perspective, experiment with rhetorical devices, build their academic vocabulary, and much more. Writing consultants can also help students develop writing habits that will be beneficial to them beyond academia, like navigating dense texts, considering their intended audience, and conquering procrastination.
What Do Our Students Think?
Here's what students from the 2022-2023 academic year said about our services:
- 98% of students surveyed would recommend The Writing Center after using it.
- 98% of students surveyed felt more confident about their written assignments after their session.
- 90% of students surveyed learned a skill that they could transfer to future writing assignments.
"The tutor helped me understand my issues and showed me how to improve my paper. I feel so much more confident!"
Sophomore, Fall 2022
"The tutor really helped me feel good about my writing skills, and all of the feedback helped me write a better paper."
Freshman, Spring 2023
"This tutor provided me with the best learning experience that I've had with APA format. It was a really positive experience, and I finally feel like I know what I need to do."
Sophomore, Spring 2023