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

SPRING 2022 HOURS 

We are open from Monday, Jan. 24 through Thursday, May 12. We will be closed March 14-18 for spring break. Hours are listed below:

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

We are located in G218 on the second floor of the cafeteria and are currently doing a mix of virtual and in person hours.  We have a consultant on-call weekends for virtual consultations.  

For in-person consultations, just stop by our facility.  Masks and social distancing are required.  Bringing two copies of your work would be helpful in facilitating a socially distanced consultation.

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. 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

SPRING 2022 HOURS 

We are open from Monday, Jan. 31 through Saturday, May 14.  We will be closed March 14-20 for spring break.  On-campus and Virtual hours are listed below:

On Campus Hours:

• Monday through Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Virtual Hours:

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

Email: EastWritingCenter@tri-c.edu

To initiate a virtual consultation, simply email us at EastWritingCenter@tri-c.edu. A writing consultant will contact you to offer written feedback, a telephone conference, or a video chat, whichever virtual modality you prefer.

Click here for additional information and here to view a 1-minute video of our services.

Metropolitan Campus Writing Center

Spring 2022 Metro Campus Writing Center will be open beginning the week of January 24 to May 13.

The consultants can help with all your writing needs like brainstorming, identifying, and writing a good thesis, organization – introductions, body and conclusions, revisions (they will not proof-read the papers but will help in identifying and helping you correct your own papers) and other grammar and research needs.

The Metro Campus Writing Center is located on the 4th floor of Metro Student Services Building.  Our hours are below:

      Monday - Thursday  10-4 (face to face and virtual)
      Saturday                 10-3 (virtual only)

Schedule a virtual appointment with a Writing Consultant.

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 2021 

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. You can make an appointment so we can arrange to meet you at an approved location.

Westshore Campus English Tutoring

Location: Westshore Campus Tutoring - SLT 214
Visit www.tri-c.edu/tutoring for detailed tutor schedules and contact info.