Le Moyne’s Writing Center
From your philosophy paper or lab report to your textual analysis or even your cover letter, the Le Moyne Writing Center helps with it all!
Nestled in the front of the Noreen Falcone Library between the QRC and Student Success Center, the Writing Center offers tutoring appointments and writing support resources for all students. Basically, we help with any writing you might find yourself doing while on the Heights.
How to Make the Most of Your Writing Tutoring Appointment
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#1 Make an Appointment With Purpose
Schedule your appointment to give you enough time to meet with the tutor and revise your writing before your due date. Review the prompt and brainstorm your questions for the tutor – this might mean writing a first draft or reviewing your professor’s feedback.
#2 Come to Your Appointment Prepared
Bring your assignment prompt, any writing or brainstorming you have done and your questions for the tutor. If relevant, bring your instructor’s feedback, sources you are using, a primary text, etc.
#3 Be on Time and Ready to Work
Be prepared for your tutor to establish goals for what you want to accomplish and discuss during the session. Then, one of you will read whatever writing you have out loud. Both of you will then talk specifics – what worked and what could be improved. Remember: Writing is a lifelong skill to hone!
#4 Next Steps
As your session draws to a close, your tutor will confirm your goals have been met and the recommended next steps – maybe another draft is needed or just finishing touches. Once you wrap up, you’ll be asked to evaluate your session. See you next time!
FAQs
No! Tutoring appointments at the Le Moyne Writing Center are free!
No! Tutoring appointments at the Le Moyne Writing Center are free!
Log onto our online scheduler PhinForward, and select “Find Support.” Click “Find a writing tutor” and then fill out the information about what kind of help you’re looking for. That will lead you to a calendar where you can see which tutors’ availability match yours. Click on a time that works for you, and book your in-person or online appointment!
Students can make only one hour of appointments a day (i.e., two 30-minute appointments or one 60-minute appointment) and only two hours of appointments a week.
Log onto our online scheduler PhinForward, and select “Find Support.” Click “Find a writing tutor” and then fill out the information about what kind of help you’re looking for. That will lead you to a calendar where you can see which tutors’ availability match yours. Click on a time that works for you, and book your in-person or online appointment!
Students can make only one hour of appointments a day (i.e., two 30-minute appointments or one 60-minute appointment) and only two hours of appointments a week.
Log into PhinForward 10 minutes before your scheduled time, click on your appointment, then select “Join the Session.” That will pull up a virtual conference room where you’ll connect with your tutor.
Log into PhinForward 10 minutes before your scheduled time, click on your appointment, then select “Join the Session.” That will pull up a virtual conference room where you’ll connect with your tutor.
You’re always welcome to stop by; however, we prioritize working with writers who have made appointments in advance. If you have a last-minute request and you are in the library, check with the receptionist at the front desk, and they will help you.
You’re always welcome to stop by; however, we prioritize working with writers who have made appointments in advance. If you have a last-minute request and you are in the library, check with the receptionist at the front desk, and they will help you.
Appointments are scheduled within 30 or 60-minute time slots. If your piece of writing is under 4 pages long, you and the tutor may be able to get through it in just 30 minutes. For anything longer, we recommend planning for an hour-long appointment. Sometimes tutors will need to end appointments several minutes earlier so that they can complete a session form.
Appointments are scheduled within 30 or 60-minute time slots. If your piece of writing is under 4 pages long, you and the tutor may be able to get through it in just 30 minutes. For anything longer, we recommend planning for an hour-long appointment. Sometimes tutors will need to end appointments several minutes earlier so that they can complete a session form.
You are also welcome to request written feedback. We’ll read through your writing on our own and email our thoughts in the next 2-3 business days.
You are also welcome to request written feedback. We’ll read through your writing on our own and email our thoughts in the next 2-3 business days.
In addition to meeting with a tutor in-person or online, you can receive written feedback on your writing. To request feedback, log onto PhinForward, click on “Find Support,” and then select “Written Feedback Request.” Fill out the necessary information and attach a copy of your writing. We’ll get back to you within 2-3 business days with our thoughts on your writing and advice about what to revise.
In addition to meeting with a tutor in-person or online, you can receive written feedback on your writing. To request feedback, log onto PhinForward, click on “Find Support,” and then select “Written Feedback Request.” Fill out the necessary information and attach a copy of your writing. We’ll get back to you within 2-3 business days with our thoughts on your writing and advice about what to revise.
As long as it’s at least 60 minutes before your scheduled appointment, you can log back onto our online scheduler and cancel your appointment. If it’s under an hour, call us (315-445-6210) or send us an email to let us know that you won’t be able to come in. Students who don’t cancel their appointments in advance will be marked as a “no-show.” After three “no-shows” per semester, students will be blocked from making additional appointments independently.
As long as it’s at least 60 minutes before your scheduled appointment, you can log back onto our online scheduler and cancel your appointment. If it’s under an hour, call us (315-445-6210) or send us an email to let us know that you won’t be able to come in. Students who don’t cancel their appointments in advance will be marked as a “no-show.” After three “no-shows” per semester, students will be blocked from making additional appointments independently.
Interested students should contact writingcenter@lemoyne.edu, and we can walk you through the process. Note: All tutors are required to take a training class, so if interested, talk to the Director and your advisor.
Interested students should contact writingcenter@lemoyne.edu, and we can walk you through the process. Note: All tutors are required to take a training class, so if interested, talk to the Director and your advisor.
Looking for Some Extra Help?
I loved going to the Writing Center because the tutors are always so welcoming and friendly. I appreciated being able to get help at any stage of the writing process. This is one of the many great resources at Le Moyne!”
Writing Center Fall 2024 Hours
During the Fall 2024, we’ll be open Tuesday, September 3 through Friday, December 6 for in-person, online, and written feedback appointments. Our hours are the following:
- Sunday: 2:00 pm-8:00 pm
- Monday-Thursday: 10:00 am-8:00 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am-4:00 pm
All appointments–including in-person and virtual–are made through our online scheduling system. We sometimes add availability during midterms and finals, but if you can’t find a time that works for you, please contact us.
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