Writing Center
What is the Richland Writing Center?
The Writing Center at Richland College is part of the Center for Tutoring and Learning Connections. It provides free one-on-one tutoring to students currently enrolled at Richland College who want assistance with their writing. Tutoring sessions and group seminars also offered through the Writing Center provide opportunities for students to become better writers by learning how to develop their own ideas, edit their own writing, and use resources available to them at Richland College and via the Internet. In addition, the Writing Center supports faculty who incorporate writing assignments into their courses.
Why might I go to the Richland Writing Center?
To develop writing skills
To get help with specific writing assignments or tasks
What should I bring?
Questions and expectations for the session
Any assignment-related materials:
- Textbooks
- Assignment Sheets
- Handouts
- Legible Drafts
What if I don't have a specific assignment?
Although the tutoring provided is most effective when focused on a particular writing task, the Writing Center will help with any writing-related activity. To make the best use of the Writing Center for general skills improvement (rather than a specific task such as a class assignment, a resume, a business letter, etc.), we suggest that you bring a sample of your writing or have an idea of the type of writing you want to work on.
What will the Writing Center tutor do during our session?
Spend up to 30 minutes with you and your writing
Help you understand, plan, and revise writing tasks
Answer specific questions about grammar, usage, style, and mechanics
Refer you to additional resources
What will the Writing Center tutor NOT do during our session?
Write an assignment for you
Proofread or edit your work for you
Predict or guarantee a grade on your assignment
Read a draft which you have no time to revise
Do I need an appointment?
No, the Writing Center operates on a drop-in basis (first come, first served).
Where and when do I go for help?
The Writing Center is located in the the Center for Tutoring and Learning Connections, on the second floor of Medina Hall (M216). Medina is on the east side of the campus and north of the gym.
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