Writing Center
USD Writing Center tutors help students improve their academic writing. Students are tutored individually by their peers in all phases of the writing process, including:
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understanding a text |
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thinking critically |
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generating paper topics |
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developing and focusing ideas |
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organizing information |
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revising and editing ideas |
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grammar and punctuation |
Students may bring work in any stage of completion to the Writing Center, from brainstorming notes to rough drafts to graded essays. Our staff includes tutors experienced in working with students for whom English is a second language and with graduate students working on small and large writing projects. The Writing Center provides services free to all USD students.
All Writing Center tutors are recommended by USD faculty. Tutors study a wide variety of academic majors. All tutors must complete an intensive initial training program before they begin work in the Center. Tutors also attend weekly training workshops throughout the semester.
Although tutors won’t "fix" your paper, they are experts in helping you meet your goals for all your written projects.
Tutoring is free and by appointment, with drop-ins accommodated if appointment slots are open. Tutoring sessions usually last 45 minutes to one hour.
Our Tutor Responsibilties and Code of Ethics outlines the philosophical foundations that the USD Writing Center and our tutors are committed to foster. In addition, the USD Writing Center Policies articulates the expectations and standards that we promote.
We are located in Founders 190B
For an appointment, stop in or call 619-260-4581
Our hours are:
Monday-Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday : 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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