Writing Center

Writing Center

Purpose:
The CLA Writing Center is a free resource for all Grand Canyon University students in both traditional and nontraditional programs. The CLA services the needs of each individual student at any academic level, including students from undergraduate, graduate or at the doctoral level. The peer tutors encourage students through the development of thoughtful and effective writing, as well as offer suggestions for continued improvement. 

Benefits of Writing Tutoring
All writers-all GCU undergraduate or graduate students-can benefit from visiting the CLA Writing Center to:

  • Identify, brainstorm and research your areas of the topic
  • Organize and structure a paper; Plan and organize the assignment
  • Research academically credible resources and cite them appropriately
  • Draft, revise and edit your assignment before submission
  • Learn how to use the turn it in resource

Schedule a Writing Tutor
Appointments can be scheduled online by clicking here.

The CLA Writing Center encourages students to make an appointment 3-7 days before an assignment due date. Although we also suggest 2-3 sessions a week, students may receive thirty minutes of free writing tutoring a day, and can schedule every day for up to two weeks in advance and based on tutor availability.

Online Writing Tutoring
Need help with writing but can't get to campus? Online tutoring is accessible anywhere you have an Internet connection. To schedule an online tutoring session simply indicate when reserving your session that you would prefer an online appointment.

Additional Resources

Although these links serve as a good starting point for getting extra independent help, any student struggling with course content should always contact their instructor, academic counselor, or book an appointment with the CLA writing tutor for more guidance.