Graduate Writing Support

• What if I can’t come into the center? 

The Writing Center offers online appointments! Clients can also communicate through online chat options, video, or Zoom. For more information, go to this link: https://www.callutheran.edu/students/writing-center/online.html

•  Can I request a graduate tutor or a specialized consultant in my discipline?

You can choose your tutor, but depending on the staff at the time, a graduate or professional tutor may not be available. You can look over the Meet Our Staff page if you’d like more information on the current tutors. We try to have a variety of tutors in different disciplines, but all tutors are qualified and trained to provide feedback in writing skills and your writing process.

•  How do I get Proof of Attendance?

Upon request, students who require Proof of Attendance can have an email sent directly to the professor stating the date a consultation was completed. 

• Can I make a group appointment?

Yes! One group member makes an appointment and all members attend the session. We will only discuss work of students present at the session.

• What if I cannot come into The Writing Center during work hours?

We offer online consultations and a few Sunday hours if you cannot make it on campus. For more information on online consultations, go to this link: https://www.callutheran.edu/students/writing-center/online.html

• What type of writing assignments can The Writing Center help me with?

We provide feedback on any writing assignment at any stage of the writing process. Clients can bring in papers, resumes, presentations, reflective writing, personal writing projects, etc.

•  Can I get feedback on reflective writing/observations?

Yes, we can help with the content, use of professional/formal language, and clarity of reflection based writing.

•  Which citation style do I use for my discipline?

Typically, the education discipline uses MLA or APA format, but ask your professor what he/she requires. For more information on MLA and APA formatting and citations, go to this link: https://www.callutheran.edu/students/writing-center/resources.html

• Is The Writing Center able to help me with a long paper (15+ pages)?

Yes we can!  However, we will not be able to go through the entire paper in one session. So you can make multiple appointments with one consultant or set a Writing Studio. Contact us at writingcenter@callutheran.edu or Director of The Writing Center, Dr. Scott Chiu, at scottchiu@callutheran.edu

•  May I submit my thesis/dissertation for proofreading?

No, you must make an in person appointment where we will give global and local feedback only. For more information about finding an editor, check out the this page: http://libguides.callutheran.edu/c.php?g=222822&p=4670135 or contact Librarian Henri Mondschein (mondsche@callutheran.edu).

• Does The Writing Center assist with Literature Reviews?

Yes. We can provide feedback on the content and format of your literature review. We also have handouts on different writing genres on our website.

•  Can I get feedback on my presentation?

Yes. The Writing Center can help with content and delivery of presentations.

• Can my classmate and I make an appointment together?

No, students who are working on individual papers need to make an individual appointment. If it’s a group assignment, then one person can make a group appointment and include the names of the people joining that appointment.

•  Which citation style do I use for my discipline?

Typically, business disciplines APA format, but ask your professor what he/she requires. For more information on MLA and APA formatting and citations, go to this link: https://www.callutheran.edu/students/writing-center/resources.html

• Are there WC services available for me?

Yes, however, they are online consultations only. On our website you can find useful handouts on different writing skills, links to other websites, and you can make an online appointment with The Writing Center.

• Can I get feedback on my presentations/speeches?

Yes, The Writing Center can help with content and delivery of speeches. During the online appointment clients can communicate through chat, video, or Zoom upon request. For more information, go to this link: https://www.callutheran.edu/students/writing-center/online.html

•  Can I get help with Chicago Manual Style citations?

Yes, the consultants can help with Chicago formatting. For more information on CMS formatting and citations, go to this link: https://www.callutheran.edu/students/writing-center/resources.html

Para Estudiantes Graduados

Consultaciones Individualizadas

En cualquier paso de la escritura, escritores pueden encontrarse con un consultante entrenado para generar retroalimentación y estrategias para mejorar la escritura de ensayos.

Consultaciones Online

Para estudiantes que viven afuera del campus o necesitan trabajar, esta opción ofrece el mismo servicio con un consultorio pero online. Nuestras consultaciones pueden ser creados en WCOnline Scheduler . En hacer una cita, haz clic en la opción “Online” debajo de “Meet in Persono or Online.” Después, cuando es tiempo de tu cita, regresa a la pagina de registración y haz clic en “Start Online Conversation.”

Escritores ya graduados son motivados a crear una cita con ambos graduate y undergraduate consultantes. Todo nuestro personal esta entrenado y equipado para trabajar con todos los escritores de Cal Lutheran de programas diversos y diferentes especialidades que se relatan a la escritura.

La Sesión Escritura de Graduados

El Centro de Escritura invita a todos los estudiantes graduados a atender nuestra Sesión Escritura para Graduados cada semana los Viernes de 2-3:30pm. Estas sesiones asistan a estudiantes graduados en completar y mejorar proyectos de escritura, en cualquier paso del proceso. Con la orientación de nuestro director, Scott Chiu y consultantes, tendrás la oportunidad de discutir tu trabajo y recibir respuestas de tus preguntas. Te ofrecemos un ambiente tranquilo, colaborativo, y productivo para que puedas desarrollarte en tus trabajos. Visítanos y aprovecha de nuestros servicios para poder completar tus trabajos!

Grupos de Estudiantes Graduados

Grupos de estudiantes graduados es una opción para todos los estudiantes graduados de Cal Lutheran. Normalmente consisten de 3 a 5 personas en cada grupo, dependiendo de los programas que pertenecen – educación, psicología, gerencia, etc. Estudiantes pueden asistir el Centro de Escritura con un grupo ya creado o pueden mandar una solicitud individual para solicitar una colocación en un grupo de escritura. Para mas información de Grupos de Escrituras por favor contacta el coordinador de graduados – writingcenter@callutheran.edu