• Super Tutors

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    We aim to help students improve as writers, not to simply edit or proofread papers. We see ourselves as teachers who transfer skills and provide resources, and as readers who offer authentic response and feedback.
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  • Writing Consultations

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    Feel free to make an appointment or simply walk-in during our library hours. Once you register, you can make an appointment with any of the writing consultants by selecting an available space.
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  • UWC Resources

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    Check out our resources page for all of your student and faculty needs. Our extensive link library is a great source for all writers. Also, feel free to utilize our computer lab and study space in Wilson Hall, located on the 4th Floor.
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  • Write Nights

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    UWC has teamed up with the Carrier and Rose Libraries to offer the Write Nights program, a late night writing lounge that allows students to work on their writing, get help from trained writing tutors, and stay energized with close access to Starbucks or Java City.
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  • Monthly Newsletter

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    Each month we review our statistics and publish our goals, events, and success. Take a look at our current and past newsletters to learn more about the center.
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  • Come Prepared

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    Thesis statements? Brainstorming? Don't worry, you don't need to come to the center with a complete draft of your paper. Simply come prepared with an open mind, and our friendly, trained tutors will be willing to help you at any stage in the writing process.

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  • Class Workshops

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    We don't just wait for you to come to us. Our consultants and peer tutors can visit your class to promote Writing Center services or to provide mini-workshops on specific writing topics like using sources, organizing your ideas, or making your writing more concise. Contact Paige Normand to coordinate a visit.
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  • Get Connected

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    Stay tuned in to the University Writing Center. Find us on Facebook and Twitter for updates on hours and programs, and writing tips you can really use.
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The University Writing Center

The Writing Center offers writers help with all types of writing, including arguments, scholarly articles, fiction and personal narratives, business writing, formatting and citation, grammar and punctuation, and research strategies. We welcome the brainstormer, the procrastinator, the perfectionist, the disorganized, the perplexed, and you.


We empower students, faculty, and staff to develop writing skills and confidence by providing one-to-one consultations, resources, and programming that support and enhance writing across campus. Come see what our team of professional writing consultants, graduate assistants, and peer tutors has to offer:

  • Free, individualized writing consultations
  • Faculty consultations for designing assignments and for responding to student writing
  • Online resources
  • Online tutoring for those who have trouble visiting the center
  • Computer lab & study space

Hours and Locations

  • Wilson Hall 4th floor: Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m - 5:00 pm. and Friday 9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m. Book an appointment using our online scheduler or walk in Monday through Thursday between 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Write Nights in the Carrier and Rose Libraries: walk-in appointments Sunday through Wednesday 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
  • Plecker Athletic Performance Center: walk-in appointments Mondays and Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. in room 233.

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Our Services - Writing Consultants Can Help You:

  • Overcome writer's block
  • Brainstorm and find a topic
  • Understand audience & purpose
  • Develop a thesis
  • Incorporate sources effectively
  • Revise for coherence & organization
  • Edit for clarity & conciseness
  • Use MLA, APA, and Chicago formats
  • Understand grammar, punctuation, and usage
  • Develop revision strategies

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James Madison University | University Writing Center
Wilson Hall - 4th floor, MSC 1007
Phone: 540.568.1759 | Fax: 540.568.3450

Contact: Jared Featherstone, feathejj@jmu.edu
Last modified: 9/9/12