Tutoring Center at Erie County Community College
Writing Center FAQ's
What should I bring?
Please bring your computer (if you have one), your assignment, research materials used for the paper, and, if possible, previous papers with comments/suggestions from your professor
Do I need to bring in a completed paper to get writing help?
No. Our tutors can help at any stage of the tutoring process: If you're having trouble getting started, need guidance as you write, or need to put in the finishing touches, our tutors can help
How can the Writing Center help?
Online or in-person, our tutors can help with topic creation, topic narrowing, topic development, research integration, and paragraph transitions.
Can the tutor just proofread my paper?
The goal of the tutor is for you to become an independent writer. With that goal in mind, the tutor will use different strategies to help you find and fix grammatical errors. They will have a conversation with you, using different strategies, to help you become a better proofreader.