SUNY ESF
Writing Resource Center

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!

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.