The Writing Center, located in the Library, is one of our amazing resources on campus.
Read on to learn more!
Why you should use the Writing Center:
They are available to assist you at all steps of the writing process!
- Develop and explore ideas
- Develop and support your thesis statements
- Gain writing strategies and brainstorm
- Acquire help with research
- Acquire help understanding assignment requirements
- Improve format, conventions, tone, and organization
- Create resumes, cover letters, personal statements, and scholarship essays
- Aquire help with proper citation and documentation (MLA, APA, and Chicago Style)
- Gain strategies for improving grammar
How to set up an appointment:
To make an appointment, please visit their brand new bookings page. If you have any questions about the services they provide, or about the scheduling process, please email writingcenter@mgcc.edu.
The hours for Fall 2022 are as follows:
- Mondays: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Tuesdays: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Wednesdays: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Thursdays: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Fridays: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
What you should bring with you:
- A copy of your assignment description and rubric, or be able to access this on Canvas.
- Your own questions/ideas - be able to say what you want to discuss!
- An Un-interrupted Block of Time to Talk (UBOT).
- Background reading - if you're working on a reading response, make sure that you've read and have formed an opinion.
Please note that the Writing Center does not edit and/or proofread;
the focus is on the ideas or content of a paper. The Writing Center
also does not "look over" assignments, nor do they discuss grades.
They are here to help you become successful!
The
foremost mission of the Writing Center is to, through ongoing
collaboration between the tutor(s) and the students, help students
become strong writers and professionals.