Undergraduate Writing Support Program
Writing Tutoring Schedule
Winter 2021
(January 11-March 12)
| Appointments | ||
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | |
COVID-19 Update: The WSP will be offering distance tutoring via Zoom to support students learning remotely. Please click here for a guide to making an appointment.
supports UCR undergraduate students through writing consultations and workshops. Our writing tutors are undergraduate students from multiple majors across the UCR campus. We can provide you writing assistance in any academic discipline during any stage of your writing process, pre-writing to finalizing drafts. Writing tutors are a complement to in-class instruction and instructor office hours. How To Prepare for Your Appointment
In addition to assignment-based writing support, our professional staff members provide targeted support to students applying to graduate/professional school, for prestigious scholarships/fellowships, Undergraduate Research Journal submissions, and Honors theses.
To schedule an appointment for writing support, please click on the blue Accudemia Login button above to access our digital appointment system or call the ARC at (951) 827-3721. Only currently enrolled UCR undergraduate students may meet with ARC tutors.
**Please note that students may only make two appointments per week for writing assistance.**
Writing Resources
- Citations and Formatting
- Grammar & Syntax
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Writing Strategies
Understanding the Writing Assignment
Introductory Paragraphs
Concluding Paragraphs
- Writing Conclusions
- Conclusions Video (8 min.)
Body Paragraphs
- Introduction to Body Paragraphs Overview Video (4 min.)
- Writing Topic Sentences Video (8 min.)
- Outlining Body Paragraphs Video (>5 min.)
Using Evidence
- Using Quotes and Paraphrases Video (>5 min.)
- Writing Conclusions
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Types of Research Writing
Writing a Literature Review: http://guides.lib.ucr.edu/c.php?g=171030&p=1126747
Abstracts: Using and writing abstracts (14 min.)
Winter 2021 Writing Workshops
Workshops are open to all UCR undergraduates. All workshops will be hosted via Zoom.
Sentence Structure
Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2-2:30pm
Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1-1:30pm
RSVP here
MLA Citations
Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2-2:30pm
Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1:30-2pm
APA Citations
Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2:30-3pm
Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1-1:30pm
RSVP here
Asking for Letters of Recommendation (with HPAC)
Wednesday, Feb. 10, 10-11am
RSVP here
Geared towards pre-health students, but open to all!
Fulbright US Student General Information Session (with Student Engagement)
Tuesday, March 2, 11am PST (2pm EST)
Register here
Personal Statements for Transfer Students (with Transfer Success Program)
Wednesday, Jan. 25, 12-1:30pm
Part of TSP's Graduate & Professional School Series
Personal Statements for Health Professions (with HPAC)
Thursday, Feb. 18, 2-3:30pm
Wednesday, March 10, 5-6:30pm
RSVP here
Program Information
Program Staff
Program Coordinator
Jennifer Kavetsky, Ph.D.
jennifer.kavetsky@ucr.edu
(951) 827-2516
Program Assistant Coordinator