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Writing Resource Center

The Writing Resource Center (WRC) is a community of practice where students can come together to develop their writing skills and work on the shared craft of writing. Writing is a craft that can be refined through practice, and the WRC provides a structure and space were people can come together to practice their writing as a social endeavor. The WRC can be your writing community where you can reflect on ideas, identify your audience, refine your argument, and revise your writing until you are satisfied. The tutors in the writing center look forward to supporting your work at ESF!

WRC tutors work with students in individualized 25- or 50-minute interactive sessions focused on brainstorming, organization, drafting, and/or revising among other writing related tasks. Our mission is to help writers succeed in a strong ESF writing community. 

Follow us @esfwrc for information on workshops, videos, writing conferences, tips and events!

Intro to ESF's Writing Resource Center

In this short introductory video students at SUNY ESF learn a little about ESF's writing center and how to make (and attend!) an online appointment with a tutor.

Appointments

The WRC primarily serves currently enrolled ESF undergraduates. Requests from other ESF populations (including grads and PhD students) will be accepted on a limited basis. Additional ESF populations should contact the WRC coordinator first before making an appointment at jagedets@esf.edu.

Book Appointments

In order to secure an appointment, please go to https://esf.mywconline.com/ and create an account. Select a time and schedule an appointment. Check your email for a confirmation note from the scheduling system.

Our hours of operation are also posted outside the Writing Center. If a tutor is available, you may drop in for a session. Descriptions of tutor's writing experience can be found at the bottom of this page.

Students can access online tutoring sessions by logging into the schedule about 5 minutes before their session, opening their appointment block, and clicking "Start or Join Online Consultation" (text in red in the center of the window). Importantly, students do not need audio or visual capabilities on their computer (though those options are available); the session can take place through text in a shared chat bar if those options are not available.

 

What You Can Expect in a Tutoring Session

Writing tutors are experienced and accomplished writers who can help you develop writing skills. Here are a few examples of writing session goals and what tutors can do to encourage the development of your writing skills.

  • Learn how to examine a variety of purposes, audiences, formats and structures of writing tasks.
  • Help you understand class assignment expectations. 
  • Encourage you to brainstorm and think through different approaches to writing.
  • Identify and correct problems in all stages of your writing process.
  • Assist with organization and format. 

Teach grammar and proofreading strategies as related to specific texts and assignments. 

Please note that tutors are not in a position to formally edit your papers and you should always take time to discuss your assignments with professors and TAs.

Apply to be a Tutor

Are you interested in becoming a tutor? To apply, please download the document below and submit to the Coordinator. Tutors work 4-6 hours per week in the writing, attend a 1-hour class per week (EWP401), and participate in multiple professional training opportunities across campus. For more information about to the tutor internship program, stop by the WRC and speak with the Coordinator.

Apply

Faculty Requests for WRC Services 

We welcome students working on specific class assignments and group projects. In order to accommodate faculty requests, please contact the Coordinator to share assignments, suggest training for tutors, and schedule classroom visits.

Staff

We have trained graduate and undergraduate tutors who provide support to students in all stages of the writing process. We support a variety of writing practices, including lab reports, essays, memos, reflections, reports, job applications, cover letters, and resumes.

Headshot of Jacob Gedetsis

Jacob Gedetsis

Writing Center Coordinator & Lecturer

Tutor

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Shannon Dunn
Academic Year: 2025
Major: Environmental Science
Area of Expertise: Research writing, grammar, brainstorming, organization, analyses, scientific writing

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Grace Bedford
Academic Year: 2025
Major: Conservation Biology
Area of Expertise: Creative writing, critical and literary analysis, poetry, and research papers

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Ivy Ven Roy
Academic Year: 2025
Major: Environmental Studies
Area of Expertise: Organization, grammar, persuasive writing, creative writing, presentations

Tutor

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Christopher Emerson
Academic Year: 2025
Major: Forest Resource Management
Areas of Expertise: Grammar, syntax, critical analysis, source selection, mind mapping, narrative building

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Allie Kopinski
Academic Year:2025
Major:Environmental Science
Area of Expertise:Organization, research writing, planning, lab reports, citations

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Allison LeClair
Academic Year: 2026
Major: Biotechnology
Area of Expertise: Planning papers, working with sources, presentations, research writing

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Abbey Leibert
Academic Year: 2026
Major: Environmental Studies
Area of Expertise: Research writing, narrative writing, citations, organization, and lab reports

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Erin Lutz
Academic Year: 2025
Major: Environmental Science
Areas of Expertise: Research writing, citations, grammar, scientific writing, essays

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V O'Brien
Academic Year: 2025
Major: Landscape Architecture
Areas of Expertise: Academic writing, research writing, creative writing, brainstorming, organization, grammar, citations

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Everett Tucker
Academic Year: 2026
Major: Natural Resources Management
Area of Expertise: Creative writing, academic writing, reflections, policy briefs, and research papers

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Grace Gilcrist
Academic Year: 2027
Major: Conservation Biology, EWR Minor
Area of Expertise: Structure and formatting, syntax, critical reading, scientific and creative writing, grammar, and organization



Graduate Assistant

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Emma Goertzen
Academic Year: 2026
Major: Master of Forestry
Area of Expertise: Getting the creative juices flowing-brainstorming, planning and structuring ideas!

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Melanie Costello
Academic Year: 2025
Major: Natural Resources Management
Area of Expertise: Academic/Research Writing, Creative Writing, Lab Reports, Presentations, Organization, Grammar