{"id":2426,"date":"2026-01-20T09:29:50","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T15:29:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/?page_id=2426"},"modified":"2026-01-20T09:29:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T15:29:51","slug":"writing-center","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/support\/writing-center\/","title":{"rendered":"Writing Center"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"hero\">\n    <div class=\"hero__wrap\">\n        <div class=\"hero__media\">\n                        <picture>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/09\/WSU_Student-2023-03-23_112722.jpg\" alt=\"placeholder\">\n            <\/picture>\n                     \n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"hero__container\">\n            <div class=\"breadcrumbs\"><div class=\"breadcrumbs__container\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\">Student Life<\/a> <span class=\"breadcrumbs__separator\"><\/span> <span class=\"current\">Page<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>\n            <div class=\"hero__content\">\n                <div class=\"hero__text\">\n                                        <h1 class=\"hero__title\" data-animation=\"fade-in-up\" data-animate=\"true\">Writing Center<\/h1>                    <div class=\"hero__description\" data-animation=\"fade-in-up\" data-animate=\"true\">\n                        <p>Located in Minn\u00e9 348, the WSU Writing Center offers free, personalized tutoring for students working on writing assignments in all genres and disciplines.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                    \n<a href=\"https:\/\/traccloud.go-redrock.com\/winona\/trac\" class=\"wsu-link cta-button cta-button--external cta-button--lime cta-button--\" data-animation=\"fade-in-up\" data-animate=\"true\" >\n    <span>Make an Appointment<\/span>\n<\/a>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    \n<div id=\"\" class=\"panel panel--relative panel--white\">\n    <div class=\"panel__container\">                    <div class=\"panel__header\">\n                <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                                                    <div class=\"panel__description panel__description--wide\">\n                        <p>The Writing Center is for all WSU students at any ability level\u2014from first-year students to graduate students, including English as a Second Language (ESL) students. <\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div class=\"panel__main\">\n            \n\n<p>You can visit the Writing Center at any point in your writing process, whether you\u2019re writing a term paper, an essay, pamphlets, letters, resumes, or job applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can help you with things like pre-writing, idea generation, revision, and citation. Peer tutors are familiar with a variety of citation styles, such as MLA, APA, CBE, and Chicago Manual of Style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also have a master tutor available online Monday-Thursday evening. The master tutor is primarily available for WSU graduate students, although distant learning undergraduate students can take appointments with the master tutor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The service is free, so you can visit multiple times\u2014even for the same assignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can select your tutor when making an appointment, so you can stay with the same tutor for each session or you can change tutors.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n    \n<div id=\"\" class=\"panel panel--relative panel--purple\">\n    <div class=\"panel__container\">                <div class=\"panel__main\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"wsu-block feature-panel\">\n    <div class=\"feature-panel__content\">\n        <div class=\"feature-panel__main\">\n   <div class=\"feature-panel__title h2\">Make an Appointment<\/div>\n   <div class=\"feature-panel__description\">The Writing Center offers in-person and online appointments. Appointments can be 30 minutes or 60 minutes long. <\/div>\n   \n\n<p>In-person appointments must be made 24 hours in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can schedule an online tutorial with only 30 minutes in advance of the session.<\/p>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/traccloud.go-redrock.com\/winona\/trac\" class=\"wsu-link cta-button cta-button--external cta-button--lime cta-button--\" data-animation=\"fade-in-up\" data-animate=\"true\" >\n    <span>Make an Appointment <\/span>\n<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"feature-panel__media\">\n   <div class=\"feature-panel__image\">\n       <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/02\/WSU_Writing-Center-Video-Thumbnail-2023-11-07_105607-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"A graphic for the Writing Center with a photo of students working on a laptop.\">\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=qJptQ0f1lBg\" class=\"wsu-link cta-button cta-button--video feature-panel__control\" data-minimodal=\"\"><span>Watch the Video<\/span>\n   <\/a>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019re logged into TracCloud with your StarID credentials, select the option &#8220;Search for Writing Center tutoring sessions\u201d and follow the prompts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your tutorial will be online, you&#8217;ll receive an email with a Zoom link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-block tabs\">\n\n    <div class=\"tabs-nav\">\n        <button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-1\">What to Bring<\/button>\n<button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-2\">What to Expect<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"tabs-content\">\n        <button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">What to Bring<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p>When you visit the Writing Center, be sure to bring:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>assignment sheet and assignment rubric (if any)<\/li>\n<li>any relevant class notes<\/li>\n<li>any drafting\/brainstorming work<\/li>\n<li>any research you gathered<\/li>\n<li>any writing you\u2019ve started<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">What to Expect<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p>Your tutor will first review your assignment sheet and rubric while asking you about the assignment requirements. This process will help your tutor understand your instructor\u2019s preferences and the assignment goals.<\/p>\n<p>However, they can\u2019t speak for your instructor, so they&#8217;ll rely on your guidance and clarification.<\/p>\n<p>If you feel you don\u2019t fully understand the assignment yourself, you should first meet with your instructor to get clarification before working with a tutor.<\/p>\n<p>At the appointment, your tutor will also ask you to identify up to 3 goals you have for the appointment. For example, you might be concerned with organization or your thesis statement.<\/p>\n<p>Your tutor will then spend the appointment helping you work on those issues.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Tutoring Can &amp; Can\u2019t Do<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Writing Center tutors are talented students who have taken a class to prepare them to become tutors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ethically, tutors cannot rewrite your work or proofread it for you. Their job is to guide you through the process of improving your work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While tutoring is not the same as teaching, this 1-on-1 experience can help you improve your writing ability.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n    \n<div id=\"\" class=\"panel panel--relative panel--white\">\n    <div class=\"panel__container\">                    <div class=\"panel__header\">\n                <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                                    <div id= \"guides-to-college-writing\" class=\"h2\">Guides to College Writing<\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"panel__description\">\n                        <p>Need help writing a scholarship essay or a personal statement for graduate school? Want some tips for crafting a Review of Literature for class?<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div class=\"panel__main\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"wsu-block grid grid--50\">\n    <div>\n   <div class=\"feature-panel__image\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/09\/WSU_Review-of-Literature-YouTube-Thumbnail-2023-02-27_120000-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"A student writes in a notebook.\">\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Zs0JeZPnjEc&amp;list=PLFuIHkxhXps1creCtk8aUIoQ-FlSBVOfT&amp;index=1&amp;pp=iAQB\" class=\"wsu-link cta-button cta-button--video feature-panel__control\" data-minimodal><span>Watch the Video<\/span>\n   <\/a>\n   <\/div>\n   <div class=\"feature__subheading\">\n       <a>How To Write a Review of Literature<\/a>\n\n   <\/div>\n   <div class=\"feature__details\">\n   <p>Dr. Liberty Kohn walks you through how to write a review of literature with examples from different fields to see the commonalities and differences.<\/p>\n\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n   <div class=\"feature-panel__image\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/09\/WSU_Personal-Statements-YouTube-Thumbnail-2023-02-27_120100-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"A student writes in a notebook.\">\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=430hMTAK0Mc&amp;list=PLFuIHkxhXps1creCtk8aUIoQ-FlSBVOfT\" class=\"wsu-link cta-button cta-button--video feature-panel__control\" data-minimodal><span>Watch the Video<\/span>\n   <\/a>\n   <\/div>\n   <div class=\"feature__subheading\">\n       <a>Writing Personal Statements, Scholarships, &amp; Graduate Professional Program Applications<\/a>\n\n   <\/div>\n   <div class=\"feature__details\">\n   <p>Dr. Liberty Kohn shows you how to write personal statements, scholarships, and graduate professional program applications.<\/p>\n\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n    \n<div id=\"\" class=\"panel panel--relative panel--purple\">\n    <div class=\"panel__container\">                <div class=\"panel__main\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"wsu-block feature-panel\">\n    <div class=\"feature-panel__content\">\n        <div class=\"feature-panel__main\">\n   <div class=\"feature-panel__title h2\">Become a Writing Center Tutor<\/div>\n   <div class=\"feature-panel__description\">If you\u2019re an exceptional writer who wants to help others, consider becoming a Writing Center tutor.<\/div>\n   \n\n<p>It\u2019s a great internship opportunity for English majors, but any outstanding writers can apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions about becoming a tutor, email Dr. Liberty Kohn at <a href=\"mailto:lkohn@winona.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lkohn@winona.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"feature-panel__media\">\n   <div class=\"feature-panel__image\">\n       <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/09\/WSU_Students-2023-04-18_145740-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Two students pose smiling on campus.\">\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-block tabs\">\n\n    <div class=\"tabs-nav\">\n        <button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-1\">Complete Required Training<\/button>\n<button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-2\">Build Your Portfolio<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"tabs-content\">\n        <button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">Complete Required Training<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p>To become a tutor, you\u2019ll need to enroll in English 324: Projects in Writing and Language.<\/p>\n<p>This course focuses on best teaching practices in linguistics, grammar, literacy, and education. You\u2019ll research and write about tutoring, and you&#8217;ll have chances to do practice tutoring sessions in class.<\/p>\n<p>While this course trains you to become a tutor, it also helps you build a valuable skillset that can help you after graduation.<\/p>\n<p>Former Writing Center tutors have had a lot of success. Like them, you might find yourself:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>winning the English Department\u2019s Distinguished Graduation Portfolio in English Award<\/li>\n<li>earning scholarships and assistantships in master\u2019s and doctoral programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">Build Your Portfolio<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p>As a Writing Center tutor, you\u2019ll balance multiple responsibilities while working with students on their assignments.<\/p>\n<p>In any given week, you may do any number of tasks, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>write scripts for instructional videos<\/li>\n<li>research for online writing resources to help our students<\/li>\n<li>read scholarly articles and training materials on Writing Center theory and practice<\/li>\n<li>write responses to readings<\/li>\n<li>respond to samples of student writing.<\/li>\n<li>observe tutoring sessions<\/li>\n<li>submit papers on tutoring issues<\/li>\n<li>present information about the Writing Center to classes across campus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have a writing- or tutoring-related special project that you\u2019d like to complete during your internship, speak with the Writing Center director.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n    \n<div id=\"\" class=\"panel panel--relative panel--white\">\n    <div class=\"panel__container\">                    <div class=\"panel__header\">\n                <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                                    <div id= \"contact-the-writing-center\" class=\"h2\">Contact the Writing Center<\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div class=\"panel__main\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"wsu-block grid grid--33\">\n    <div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Writing Center\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           \n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           <p>507.457.5505<\/p>\n\n       <\/div>\n       <a class=\"wsu-link contact-card__link\"><\/a>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Academic Year Hours\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           Minn\u00e9 348\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           <ul>\n<li>Monday-Wednesday: 9am-4pm<\/li>\n<li>Thursday: 11am-4pm<\/li>\n<li>Friday: 9am-2pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n       <\/div>\n       <a class=\"wsu-link contact-card__link\"><\/a>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Dr. Liberty Kohn\n       <\/div>\n       <div 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