Welcome to the Writing Center

Peer Writing Center: 266 Learning Commons
Writing Specialist 265 Learning Commons
Zoom appointments available.

• The Peer Writing Center: All undergraduate students may utilize.
• The Writing Specialist: All Marywood students may utilize, including graduate students.

Tutors do not edit or "correct" student essays. Students are active participants in their personalized writing tutoring appointment with the goal of becoming a better writer rather than simply producing better papers.

Absolutely! Students may seek writing assistance for any college writing but should visit or contact the tutoring center for help with specific course content. 

• Understanding the demands of a writing assignment
• Brainstorming topic ideas
• Constructing an outline and organizing thoughts
• Formulating a clear thesis statement
• Clarifying ideas and wording
• Strengthening vocabulary
• Organizing paragraphs
• Developing ideas
• Integrating and citing sources
• APA, MLA, Chicago or other required formatting
• Learning to revise and proofread your own paper
• Locating and properly using available resources
• Scholarship essays
• Identifying grammar mistakes and explaining correct grammar

Students must make their own appointments using their Marywood email address. Please do not email the Writing Center or peer tutors to make an appointment for you. A confirmation email and directions will be emailed upon booking completion.

Schedule Appointment

Students are limited to three appointments per week.

Please bring all relevant writing, directions, notes, rubrics, etc. with you to the appointment on paper or a laptop. You may bring prewriting, outlining, drafts, but please have writing started. Please come with a specific concern in mind for a smoother appointment (example: thesis statement, organization, grammar, citations). There is an option to upload documents to the appointment screen, but please know that tutors may not have the opportunity to view before appointment. Consider this when choosing your time and please come on time. 

Graphic organizers are provided in Learning Commons 266. The resources on this page also page provides link, graphic organizers, and video tutorials. 

The Writing Center does not offer feedback via email. Requests for such will be denied.

Appointments can be made in 15,30, 45, or 60 minute periods based on availability and need. Appointments default to 30 minutes unless otherwise changed. 

• Multi-lingual or ELL students may work with any tutor but should first consider meeting with the Writing Specialist.
• Students who require intensive English language support beyond writing should contact their advisor or the Intensive English Program. 
• Students looking for help understanding content, not writing, should contact the Tutoring Center.

Students with documented and undocumented disabilities may work with any writing tutor without having to disclose any information pertaining to the disability; however, they are encouraged to work with the writing specialist, who is a professional writing tutor trained and experienced in teaching writing to students with disabilities. 

• Students who are in quarantine may still use the center by selecting the virtual option. You may edit this at any time.
• The center will still hold appointments virtually at the tutor's discretion in the event of inclement weather.
  • If you wish to cancel, please do so well before your scheduled appointment.
• All students should check their Marywood email the morning of and a few hours before their scheduled appointment for any changes or cancellations.