Writing Center

The Tri-C Writing Centers provide a free service for students, faculty, staff and the community. We provide one-on-one consultation, information, and encouragement for writers in all disciplines, from the liberal arts to the physical sciences. The consultants in the Writing Center can help writers during any phase of the writing process, on any subject, from brainstorming to a final copy and anywhere in between. They assist in document preparation, citation style, research, and other technical aspects of the writing process. They also help with creative writing, personal writing, technical communication, and college entrance essays.  

The Writing Center consultants do not proofread or provide drop off services. They provide suggestions for improving the writing and for developing a more effective writing process. They are happy to diagnose and discuss grammatical, stylistic, and/or mechanical problems, offer suggestions for improving writing style, and so on.  By contrast, second-party proofreading does little to further a writer’s understanding of grammar and mechanics. By diagnosing the problem, the consultants in the Writing Center encourage writers to become stronger self-editors.

Western Campus Writing Center

FALL 2022 HOURS 

We are open from Tuesday, September 6 through Sunday, Dec. 18. We will be closed Nov. 11 for Veterans' Day and Nov. 24-27 for Thanksgiving break. Hours are listed below:

Monday - Thursday   10:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Friday                        11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

We are located in G218 on the second floor of the cafeteria and offer both in-person and virtual consultation.  We have a consultant on call for virtual consultations on weekends. You can expect a 24 hours turnaround time  

For web-based feedback or a virtual one-on-one discussion, send an email to wcwc@tri-c.edu. Please include your S-number. A consultant will reply back shortly after you send your e-mail during business hours. We offer three options for virtual consultation:

• E-mail: a consultant will look over your work and reply with feedback.
• Phone: a consultant will look over your essay and call you back to discuss it. We can also just help you brainstorm over the phone. You will need to let us know your phone number—the Writing Center’s phone doesn’t work since the room is closed.
• WebEx: a consultant will reply back with a web address to discuss your work with you over audio / video chat.

You should include a description of the assignment, course number, instructor name, and any questions or concerns you have. You should also tell us whether you'd like your instructor informed of your use of the Writing Center.

Please take advantage of our services. We’re happy to help you.

Location: G-218 (second floor of the Galleria off of Westwood Cafe.)
Phone:  216-987-5305
Email: wcwc@tri-c.edu

Eastern Campus Writing Center

FALL 2022 HOURS:

We are open from Sept. 12 through Dec. 17. We will be closed Nov. 11 in observance of Veteran’s Day and on Nov. 24, 25 and 26 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Our on-campus and virtual hours are listed below:

On Campus Hours (walk-in):

• Monday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Virtual Hours:

• Monday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
• Friday: 2 – 10 p.m.
• Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

HOW TO CONTACT US:

For on-campus (walk-in) assistance, please visit us at ESS-1115A on the lower-level of the Student Services building, just inside the Tutoring Center.

Please click HERE to schedule a virtual appointment. (Please click HERE to learn how to schedule a virtual appointment.) 

For written (emailed) feedback, send us an email and be sure to include your rough draft and assignment sheet: EastWritingCenter@tri-c.edu

Metropolitan Campus Writing Center

FALL 2022 HOURS:

We are open from Sept. 6 through Dec. 15. We will be closed Nov. 11 in observance of Veteran’s Day and Nov. 24-26 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Our on-campus and virtual hours are listed below:

On Campus Hours (walk-in):

• Monday through Thursday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Virtual Hours:

• Monday through Thursday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Sunday: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

HOW TO CONTACT US:

For on-campus (walk-in) assistance, please visit us on the fourth floor of the Student Services building.

To schedule a Web-Ex or telephone conference, go to http://Tri-cmetrowritingcenter.quadc.io/

Metropolitan Campus Reading Center

In support of the Tri-C mission, this free service helps Tri-C students and community members become more accomplished college-level readers.

SPRING 2022 

Students, if you need help in reading and reading strategies, please contact Brenda Boshela, Metropolitan Campus Reading Specialist at brenda.boshela@tri-c.edu, or 216-987-4571. Brenda can arrange to meet with you virtually or in the Metro Campus Reading Center.

Westshore Campus Writing Center

FALL 2022 HOURS 

We are open from Monday, Sept. 12 through Saturday, Dec. 17. We will be closed Nov. 11 for Veterans' Day and Nov. 24-27 for Thanksgiving break. Hours are listed below:

We are located in SLT 210 on the second floor of the Liberal Arts building, co-housed with English tutoring, and offer both in-person and virtual consultation. 

To schedule a virtual or in-person appointment, send in a paper for asynchronous feedback, or drop in for a virtual one-on-one discussion, visit the Tri-C Writing Center Westshore Campus Tutor Ocean Website.

Please take advantage of our services. We’re happy to help you.