• Who can use The Writing Center?
• Who are the tutors? What can they do?
• What services does The Writing Center offer?
• Why should I use The Writing Center?
• How can I take advantage of The Writing Center's services?

We help students become more active, thoughtful writers and learners

Who Can Use The Writing Center?

Students in ANY course, in ANY subject

Writers of any level: expert to novice

Any member of the BCC community, including faculty seeking assistance with their writing assignments and courses

All writers, including those who are already proficient, can benefit from working with tutors on writing issues.

What Services Does The Writing Center Offer?

• Convenient hours: during fall & spring semesters, we're open Monday through Friday. During the summer Term I, we're open with limited hours. Check our schedule.
• Individual and small-group writing consultations in any subject, at any stage of your writing process.
• Assistance with other modes of writing, such as resumes, college application essays, or letters.
• Handouts that can help you with many of your questions about writing, such as developing a thesis, writing a research paper, or citing sources.
• An extensive website that includes links to many useful other writing websites.
• Writing workshops.
• Online tutorial services, available on a limited basis.

All our services are free.

Who Are the Writing Tutors?

All of the BCC Writing Center professional tutors are enrolled in graduate programs and/or have graduate degrees (MAs, PhD's, etc); all our tutors participate in ongoing professional development.

We are skilled readers with whom you can have open, honest discussions about your writing. For more information, visit Who We Are.

  Why Should I Use The Writing Center?

Our tutors work with you by collaboratively discussing and exploring ways to improve your writing. We provide you with a thoughtful audience and help you become a more confident writer.

You can get help with many writing questions. For instance, we can help you

• understand an assignment
• transform your topic into a thesis statement
• develop ways to organize or reorganize your ideas and paragraphs
• develop methods for editing and proofreading your own writing
• learn how and when to cite sources

Visit Us Early and Often!

• Schedule appointments. Call 778-5038 or come to the LAC in L-6 to schedule appointments. Meet your tutor in The Writing Center: L-8. Most sessions are 30 minutes.

• To insure availability of appointments, schedule several days in advance. If you see a writing tutor just before an assignment is due, you won't have enough time for revision.

• Walk-ins are welcome if there is an open slot or a cancellation.

• Students are permitted two appointments per course per week. However when there is high demand for appointments, we reserve the right to limit each student to no more than two appointments per week. If you face special circumstances and think you need extra appointments, contact the Writing Center Coordinator (778-5363). Visit the Writing Center often: the more often you work with a tutor, the more improvement you will notice in your writing.

• Come prepared with anything you have regarding your assignment: the instructor's syllabus or assignment description, notes on the assignment, questions you have, and any writing you've done for the assignment.

   No-shows: If you miss two appointments without giving us at least 1/2 hour prior notice, your Writing Center privileges will be suspended.