Writing Center- Northwest
View Schedules and Make Appointments Using TracCloud or Drop In
Drop-ins are welcome, or make an appointment for a specific time to meet with a tutor. Click the button below to book an appointment. If you need help, please contact us at 817-515-7147 or email us at NW.WritingHelp@tccd.edu.
Choose your format:
Face-to-face: Meet with your tutor in the center
Live online: Talk in real time with a tutor using a microphone (camera optional).
Written feedback: Get written feedback/suggestions. Upload your document and receive feedback within 24 hours of your submission. You don't meet with a tutor; you will receive written feedback embedded into your document only.
Workshop: Brush up on a variety of topics to help you succeed. This is like a mini class (25-40 mins), and the tutor provides all of the materials. Click the button below to view our NW Writing Center Workshop Menu.
We offer the following for workshops:
- --Pre-scheduled workshops via the Learning Commons Workshop Calendar (blue button below)
- --One-on-one workshops by appointment--browse our menu and schedule it anytime that works for you (during our open hours)
Click on the button below to schedule an appointment with us. If you would like to schedule a workshop, please include the title of the workshop you would like to attend in the notes section of your appointment form.
Resources
Helpful links
Grammar Bytes Links to an external site.: "Grammar Instruction with Attitude": interactive exercises and quizzes, definitions of grammar terms, downloadable handouts, presentations, and videos.
Grammar-Quizzes.com Links to an external site.: Online reviews and exercises of grammar topics such as punctuation and sentence structure
Purdue OWL Links to an external site.: A great resource for MLA and APA styling and citations
MLA Guide Links to an external site.: Learn about MLA citations and formatting
APA Guide: Learn about APA citations and formatting
Grammar and Mechanics Handouts
Sentence Fragments.pdf Download Sentence Fragments.pdf
Basic Comma Rules.pdf Download Basic Comma Rules.pdf
Possessives and Contractions.pdf Download Possessives and Contractions.pdf
Use of the Semicolon.pdf Download Use of the Semicolon.pdf
Using Parallel Structure.pdf Download Using Parallel Structure.pdf
Study Skills
Cornell Notes Format Template.pdf Download Cornell Notes Format Template.pdf
English Language Skills
ELLLO.org Links to an external site.: Elllo.org is a great website for practicing listening and growing vocabulary; it contains short dialogues and videos of casual English conversations, together with scripts and exercises, in a variety of levels and topics.
English Central Links to an external site.: This website contains many short video lessons, organized by topic and level, and is an excellent source of listening practice, vocabulary, and grammar explanations.
Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab Links to an external site.: This is another helpful site with videos, quizzes, lessons and activities to boost listening and conversation skills.
Grammar Quizzes Links to an external site. :Language learners can test their grammar knowledge with the quizzes on this website to identify topics they may wish to study and practice further.
EnglishPage.com Links to an external site. :This is a wonderful site for referencing and studying irregular verbs in English.
Pronuncian.com Links to an external site. :For language learners wanting to improve pronunciation, this website provides lessons and practice for each American English sound. There are also podcasts for further learning.
Sounds of Speech Links to an external site. :Another helpful resource for improving pronunciation, this online tool offers visuals and step-by-step instructions for every sound in American English.
Language Apps
Quizlet Links to an external site. :This free app and its corresponding website allow users to create and study vocabulary with virtual flashcards.
DuoLingo Links to an external site. :This is an excellent language learning app available for free; it provides mini lessons, quizzes and exercises in English and many other languages.
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