Summer Writing Centers

By: JSKI Staff, 
Thu, 06/21/2018

Cornell Writing Centers

The Cornell Writing Centers offer free, one-on-one writing tutoring for all Cornell students. This summer, tutoring begins on Monday, June 25th. Students can either drop-in or schedule an appointment by following this link: https://cornell.mywconline.net

Our trained undergraduate and graduate students from across the disciplines who can work with you to: 

  • Understand what an assignment is asking for in terms of writing;
  • Brainstorm ideas for getting started on a new assignment;
  • Develop stronger ideas, arguments, claims, and source-use in essay drafts;
  • Read drafts in order to locate writing issues and develop strategies for revision;
  • Incorporate sources and evidence responsibly and effectively;
  • Consider questions of depth, analysis, organization, audience expectation, paragraph development, and style;
  • Identify patterns of error in grammar or usage in order to develop strategies for line-editing.

Summer Writing Centers Hours & Locations

General Tutoring | Writing Support for Undergrad & Grad Students

  • June 25 - August 2
  • Sundays thru Thursdays | 7:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Drop in KG42 Klarman Hall or
  • Sign up for an appointment @ https://cornell.mywconline.net
  • Contact: Kate Navickas (ken43)

Multilingual Tutoring | Language Support for International Students & Multilingual Writers

  • June 25 - August 2
  • Sundays thru Thursdays | 7:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Drop in KG44 Klarman Hall or
  • Sign up for an appointment @ https://cornell.mywconline.net
  • Contact: Kate Navickas (ken43)

Digital Tutoring | Writing Support for Undergrad & Grad Students

  • June 25 - August 2
  • Sundays and Thursdays | 7:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Appointments only; remote, synchronous 1 hour sessions to be held on the scheduling platform (WC Online) 
  • Sign up for an appointment @ https://cornell.mywconline.net
  • Contact: Kate Navickas (ken43)

PSP Writing Tutoring | Writing Support for Students in the Pre-Freshman Summer Program

  • June 25 - August 2
  • Sundays | 7:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays | 7:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Thursdays | 5:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Drop in 144 Keeton House or
  • Sign up for an appointment @ https://cornell.mywconline.net
  • Contact: Patrick Kane (pjk232)

OADI Writing Tutoring | Writing Support for Students from EOP/HEOP, McNair, OADI Research Scholars, and P3 Programs

  • June 25 - August 31
  • Tuesdays | 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Thursdays | by appointment
  • Drop in 200 CCC or
  • Sign up for an appointment @ https://oadi.cornell.edu (Click "Contact" at bottom right side of site.)
  • Contact: Kristen Angierski (kna4) 

HCEC Personal Statements & Application Materials Tutoring | Writing Support for Health Careers Applicants

  • May 14 - July 27
  • Drop in 103 Barnes Hall or 
  • Sign up for an appointment @ https://cornell.mywconline.net
  • Contact: Leigh York (lky4) or Zach Grobe (zwg3)
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