Undergraduate Writing Support Program
Writing Tutoring Schedule
Summer 2020
(June 22 - September 12)
| Appointments | ||
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | |
| Friday | 10:00 AM - 4:00 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.
Sign in for Drop-In Tutoring
Drop-in writing tutoring is on a first come, first served basis, so you will be seen in the order you join the session. Depending on the number of attendees and the complexity of their questions, we cannot guarantee that you will be seen.
No drop-in tutoring will be available on Monday, Sept 7, while the ARC is closed in observance of Labor Day.
Drop-in tutoring will be available on Wednesday, Sept 9.
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 Situation (Assignment)
Introductory Paragraphs
- Types of Thesis Statements (Handout)
- Writing a Thesis Statement (Handout)
Concluding Paragraphs
- Writing Conclusions (Handout)
- 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.)
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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.)
Summer 2020 Writing Workshops
Workshops are open to all UCR undergraduates. All workshops will be hosted via Zoom.
Sentence Structure
August 11th (Tues.) 4:00-4:45 p.m.
August 12th (Wed.) 1:00-1:45 p.m.
(Fixing) Sentence Structure
August 25th (Tues.) 4:00-4:30 p.m.
August 26th (Wed.) 1:00-1:30 p.m.
Preparing for Timed Essay Exams
September 1st (Tues.) 3:00-3:30 pm
September 2nd (Wed.) 1:30-2:00 pm
Health Professions Personal Statements (with HPAC)
June 18, 10-11:30am
July 8, 2-3:30pm
Personal Statements for Transfer Students (with Transfer Success Program)
Friday, August 14, 3-4:30pm
To RSVP, complete the form here
Part of TSP's Graduate & Professional School Series
All workshops will be held via Zoom. To receive the Zoom link, please complete the following steps:
- Click on the blue Accudemia logo above or on the ARC's main webpage: https://arc.ucr.edu/
- Log on to Accudemia. Use your SID as both the User ID and the password.
- Click on "New Appointment"
- For Service, choose "Writing Support"
- For Activity, search for "workshop" and choose the one you want to attend.
- NOTE: You will have to use the "Prev" and "Next" buttons or the calendar icon to select the date.
You will automatically receive a link to the workshop in your URC email address.
Program Information
Program Staff
Program Coordinator
Jennifer Kavetsky, Ph.D.
jennifer.kavetsky@ucr.edu
(951) 827-2516
Program Assistant Coordinator
Jay Farago-Spencer
joseph.spencer@ucr.edu
(951) 827-4385