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What is the Writing Center?

At the Writing Center, students work with trained undergraduate and graduate student tutors who can converse with writers about any writing task.  Some of the kinds of writing that a Writing Center tutor can help with are:
• Academic essays  
• Research papers   
• Bibliographies
• Lab reports
• Personal statements       
• Business or Professional writing
• Proposals


A student looks on as a tutor discusses her paper.
A student looks on as a tutor discusses her paper.
Is the Writing Center for me?

The Writing Center is for anyone who wants become a better writer. The Writing Center is open to students across the university—from all disciplines and from every skill level. At the Writing Center, we know that all students will benefit from sessions with a Writing Center tutor.

Tutors and Director Carrie Brecke (center) enjoy the relaxed, supportive vibe of the Writing Center.
Tutors and Director Carrie Brecke (center) enjoy the relaxed, supportive vibe of the Writing Center.
What happens in a Writing Center tutoring session?
Tutoring sessions involve a wide variety of tasks, but at the heart of every session is conversation—a conversation about your ideas and the best ways to make your ideas clear. Students can work with a tutor on any aspect of their writing. Writers and tutors often work together on the following:
• Brainstorming           • Editing strategies   
• Organization              • Grammar    
• Thesis statements   • MLA or APA citations
• Argument and Evidence 


A student (right) has a converstion about her paper with a tutor.
A student (right) has a converstion about her paper with a tutor.
How do I make an appointment?

The Writing Center offers in-person sessions in the Writing Center in AUD 650 and online sessions through our Blackboard page. Tutoring sessions are free and appointments can be made by phone (312-341-2206) or by email (writingcenter@roosevelt.edu). For immediate appointments, students can drop by the Writing Center to see if a tutor is available.

The Writing Center also offers several services for faculty.

Tutor Natalie Hughes conducts an online tutoring session.
Tutor Natalie Hughes conducts an online tutoring session.

Roosevelt University Writing Center

AUD 650
(312) 341-2206 

Roosevelt University’s Writing Center provides support for all members of the university community who want to become better writers.  We offer services for both students and faculty.

 

Carrie Brecke, Writing Center Director

 

Carrie Brecke, Director

cbrecke@roosevelt.edu
312.322.7141