Writing Center

Welcome to the Writing Center!

The Writing Center is a free service available to all Northwest University students. Our excellent peer tutors are eager to help you reach your goals as a writer and student at Northwest University. Please take a moment to read our mission statement, expectations, policies, and procedures.

On this page you’ll also find the Writing Center hours, the link to the Writing Center wiki (where you’ll schedule your tutoring appointments), and links to a variety of websites (like the Purdue OWL) that you’ll find useful as you work on writing projects at Northwest.

We want your Writing Center experience to be productive and worthwhile. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at jacob.witt@northwestu.edu or drop by the Writing Center in the Library.

Thanks!

The Writing Center staff

Just need an appointment?

**The Undergraduate Center is CLOSED for the Summer**

If you are a CAPS Student, please visit the appropriate scheduling page for available times.

• MAIN CENTER   For traditional undergraduate students. Located in the Library.
• Adult Professional (CAPS). For CAPS students. Located in the Academic Success offices in Williams Hall. 
• Graduate Students  For Graduate students at all level. Location varies.

The Writing Center: Mission and Policies

OUR MISSION: To help writers become more self-sufficient and confident by providing attention, tools, and time to facilitate the writing process.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: While Writing Center tutors can help you improve your writing, you are ultimately responsible for the success of your papers. In order to have the most successful tutoring session possible, please take note of the following:

• Bring a printed copy of the most current draft of your paper to your appointment.
• Bring the instructions for the paper as given by your professor.
• Read your draft prior to the appointment – be familiar with your own work!
• Write down a few questions or concerns to share with your tutor.
• Come to the appointment ready to learn and work. NO phone calls or texts.
• The tutor will not “fix” your paper for you – she/he will help you learn to work on your writing.
• Don’t assume that the paper will be perfect after one session. Good writing takes time.
• Make the tutor aware of your priorities – help the tutor focus on your biggest concerns.
• Take notes and collaborate with your tutor to create a writing plan.
• BE ON TIME: If you are five minutes late, your session may be given to a waiting drop-in student.
• You may NOT schedule more than one appointment per day. Appointments are for only 30 minutes. 

Spring 2013 Writing Center Hours

**The Undergraduate Center is CLOSED for the Summer**

If you are a CAPS Student, please visit the appropriate scheduling page for available times.

Writing Center Scheduling Wikis

Click on these links to visit the Writing Center Scheduling Wikis for undergraduate and LEAP writing assistance:

• MAIN CENTER    :: For traditional undergraduate students. Schedule posted above.
• Adult Professional (CAPS).
• Graduate Students   

Writing Help Websites

• http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
• http://www.bcc.ctc.edu/writinglab/Links.html
• http://www.dartmouth.edu/~writing/materials/student/ac_paper/style.shtml
• http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/history.html
• http://academic.bowdoin.edu/WritingGuides/