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Writing Center

The Writing Center offers individual tutoring, group workshops, and a resource library. Students may e-mail tutoring@chc.edu or call 215.248.7114 to make a 30-60 minute appointment. The Center is located in St. Joseph Hall, 3rd floor. 

Upcoming Schedule

May 14th and 15th: Closed

May 16-18: Appointments by request only

  • Requests must be made a day in advance due to meetings.
  • No evening hours.

Our regular summer schedule will be posted as soon as possible during the week of May 21st.

 

Writing Center tutors assist students in various stages of the writing process. More specifically, tutors can help students with the following:  

  • Understanding an assignment 
  • Generating their own ideas to get started on a paragraph or essay 
  • Focusing or organizing a paragraph or essay  
  • Providing feedback on a rough draft 
  • Generating their own topic sentences for paragraphs and thesis statements for essays 
  • Learning how to proofread and edit their own papers 
  • Understanding how to revise a paragraph or essay according to an instructor's suggestions 
  • Reviewing rules for grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure (avoiding fragments, run-on sentences) 
  • Reviewing guidelines for how to document research (APA, MLA, Chicago) 

Please bring the following items to your visit: 

  • Assignment guide and course syllabus
  • Printed copy of your paper
  • Questions on the assignment or on grammar/writing in general

Writing Center Frequently Asked Questions 

Click here to learn more about the Center's services and policies.

 

Resource Library 

Our library of writing resources is available during open hours. Stop by to review our handouts on grammar, tips for writing various types of papers, graphic organizers, resources on research documentation (APA, MLA, Chicago), and more.

 

Workshops 

Faculty tutors offer group workshops in grammar, style, and research documentation during the fall and spring semesters. Click here for a copy of the workshop schedule and guidelines on how to register.

 

We look forward to working with you! 

 

Megan Ryan 

Director, Writing Center

Instructor, English and Communications Department

215.248.7114

ryanm01@chc.edu