Writing Center

The Writing Center is open to students of all levels interested in improving their writing in any discipline. Faculty offer individualized and group instruction in expository and creative writing, research and documentation, as well as grammar and usage. ESL students receive assistance in language development and learning.

In addition to the traditional tutorial session, sessions can also take place online via Zoom or through email. Students are also welcome to use the Department's PC lab for word processing and Internet research when classes are not utilizing the space. Weekly appointments and unscheduled drop-in sessions are available.

 

 

Tutoring is available in three instructional modes: 

• Traditional face-to-face tutoring in Bradley Hall (Y)
• Zoom tutoring (you will meet your tutor online for a scheduled video conference)
• Email Tutoring (tutoring takes place entirely through email asynchronously)

To schedule an appointment, click one of the hyperlinks below, select the type of tutorial appointment you prefer, and complete and submit the appropriate form. An appointment confirmation email will be sent to your NCC account that lists the date, time, and either the location of your face-to face tutorial or a Zoom ID number for your Zoom tutorial. If you request an e-tutorial, the appointment time in the confirmation email indicates when your tutor will begin responding to your paper. 

Traditional Face-to-Face Appointment Request Form 
Face-to-face tutorials will be offered in Bradley Hall (Y) on Monday through Friday, and Library L233 on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. This is the direct link to the Google Form to request a date and time for a face-to-face tutorial.

Synchronous Zoom Appointment Request Form 
Zoom tutorials will be offered Monday through Saturday during all hours of operation. This is the direct link to the Google Form to request a date and time for a Zoom tutorial.

Asynchronous E-mail Submission Request Form  
Email tutorials will be offered Monday through Saturday during all hours of operation. You can submit your paper as a Microsoft Word document through the submission form located at this link.

Since you will not interact with your tutor directly, the form requires that you provide some information about yourself, the names of the course and instructor, the instructions for the assignment, and specific questions or concerns that will help guide the tutor's response

Upon request, a confirmation of attendance can be emailed to your classroom instructor.

If you prefer to make, cancel, or reschedule an appointment by phone, you may call either Writing Center location during the hours posted below. 

• Bradley Hall (Y) Phone 516.572.7195 (Mon 8:00am - 8:30pm; Tues/Wed/Thurs 8:00am - 3:00pm; Fri 8:00am - 3:00pm)
• Library L233 Phone 516.572.3595 (Tues/Thurs 8:00am - 8:30pm; Wed 8:00am - 8:00pm; Closed Mon & Fri)

Visit the Writing Center organization course on your Brightspace homepage for additional information, updates, and the latest grammar and workshop schedules. You can also make appointment requests directly from Brightspace.

Email us at wcenter@ncc.edu

You may also type tinyurl.com/bdhd7e87 into your browser address bar to reach these appointment links.

Tutoring Guidelines

1. Each appointment lasts approximately 50 minutes.
2. You can work with a writing tutor for one scheduled appointment each week, but you may drop in for a second unscheduled appointment if a tutor is available.
3. After your initial appointment, you may schedule appointments for up to two weeks in advance and continue to extend them each week. This will allow you to work consistently with the same tutor if you desire. Be sure to check your future appointments at the end of each appointment.
4. Cancellation and “No-Show” Policy: If you can't keep an appointment, you must call or email us as early as possible to cancel. If you miss two appointments without canceling (two “no-shows”), you will not be permitted to make any more appointments for the remainder of the semester. You will be able to use the Center on a drop-in basis only. If you have any concerns about being marked with a “no-show” appointment, talk with your tutor first, and then with a full-time Writing Center faculty member if necessary.