UAB’s University Writing Center (UWC) offers trained tutors to help undergraduate and graduate students. Tutors can help with writing for all types of coursework, and they can also help with personal statements, scholarship essays, and theses and dissertations.
Here are five reasons to take advantage of this important resource, which is located on the first floor of the Mervin H. Sterne Library.
1. Get help applying to grad school.
University Writing Center tutors are trained to help students with personal statements, statements of purpose, and other types of writing required by graduate school applications.
2. Save yourself stress and time.
When you’re feeling stuck or stressed about a paper, writing with someone is one of the most powerful strategies you can use to move forward. Schedule an appointment to write in the University Writing Center and get help as you need it.
3. Save your money (and potentially find more).
The University Writing Center is free. A bonus: Tutors are happy to help with scholarship essays.
4. Meet on your schedule.
The University Writing Center is open six days a week, and students may meet with a tutor online or in-person. You can also upload a paper for asynchronous feedback instead of meeting in real time.
5. Bring something—or nothing. It’s okay, really!
You can meet with a tutor whether you have a full draft or just a blank page and the beginnings of an idea. They can help you wherever you are in the writing process.
The University Writing Center has coloring pages and puzzles for everyone, so take a breather before or after your session and let your creativity flow.
To schedule a personalized appointment with a tutor, visit the University Writing Center. Learn other ways tutors are trained to help.