Writing Center mission statement:
Our mission is to foster confidence, growth, and self-sufficiency in the writer. To that end, the focus in any consultation is on the writer and what he or she wishes to accomplish with the piece of writing. Since we desire to see advancement in the writer’s aptitude and knowledge of writing, we do not edit but instead teach clients how to proofread their own work. Tutors work with all types of writing and with writers from all levels and abilities. Clients benefit from collaborating with knowledgeable, friendly tutors in a positive atmosphere.
Process for Online Tutoring
The Writing Center at the University of Northern Colorado Process and Submission form for
Online Tutoring
Step 1: Schedule an appointment with Crystal Brothe, Sonja Scullion, or Justin Larsen:
You can either call the Writing Center at 970-351-2056 to schedule an appointment, or you can schedule your own appointment using the online scheduling program available at:
Although clients must reserve an appointment time for tutoring, they do not need to be online or near a telephone to receive feedback on their work.
Step 2: Complete the online tutoring submission form (below) and email to tutor along with the work for review
Online Submission form (In Word 2007 Format)
Step 3: Submit your work:
* Please save your work preferably in RTF or Microsoft Word 1997-2003 Compatible formats.
* Please submit your work to WritingCenter@unco.edu at least 30 minutes before the start of your appointment time.
* Please proofread and use spell check. Tutors will not edit or proofread your work.
* Please limit your submission to no more than fifteen pages of work per one hour appointment.
Step 4: Allow the tutor 24-48 hours from the appointment start time to respond.
Tutors use the “comment” function in Microsoft Word to give feedback on the writing. The tutor will email the assignment as an attachment back to the email address which you provide.
