How can I get time with a writing consultant?
The Writing Center is strictly appointment-based. You can make an appointment by visiting our appointment website. We offer both in-person and online help with writing.
Who's eligible to visit the Writing Center?
We support all of our UMSL community. Any UMSL student, both undergraduate and graduate, can visit the Writing Center. We also work with faculty, staff, and alumni. The Writing Center cannot work with any
Does it cost anything to see a writing consultant?
No. Writing consultations at the Writing Center are provided at no cost.
How can the Writing Center help me?
The Writing Center is the place where you can get the help you need with almost any writing issue, from brainstorming your paper, project, or presentation, revising your work, to polishing a final essay. Do you need help getting started? Do you find yourself stumped on what to do? Need help with citing sources? Grammar? Bring your ideas and/or writing to the Writing Center for help.
What can I expect a consultant to do?
The Writing Center will help you identify the purpose of your writing, assess how it fits the assignment, give you feedback on your writing's effectiveness, and offer advice and ideas to help you create and revise.
Will a consultant proofread and/or copy edit my paper?
No. But consultants can teach you how to identify grammatical and usage errors, lead you to helpful information and resources, and help you learn how to make corrections. Since part of learning how to proofread well is learning how to spot your own errors, you should expect consultants to leave some for you to identify on your own. They won't necessarily mark every error in your work nor correct them for you.
