Writing is an essential part of learning, and developing as a writer happens over time and across different contexts. Whether you're brainstorming ideas, refining a draft, or tackling a new research project, writing support can help you navigate these transitions.
Writing is not a skill learned once and for all; the choices you make as a writer vary depending on your situation, audience, and purpose. Seeking feedback from tutors, librarians, and peer writing groups can help you adapt to new writing contexts, develop rhetorical awareness, and gain confidence in your work.
These resources are here to support your growth as a writer, thinker, and participant in academic and public conversations.
Odegaard Writing & Research Center (OWRC)
The OWRC supports the long-term development of writers and researchers across UW, from undergraduate and graduate students to faculty and staff. They offer appointments to support you at any stage of the writing and research process.
Center for Learning and Undergraduate Enrichment (CLUE)
CLUE offers drop-in appointments 7–11pm Sunday–Thursday. CLUE is more than a resource you can access when you're struggling in a class; it's a welcoming, inclusive space for students to connect, ask questions about various subjects, prepare for exams, and get support on homework.
Center for Speech & Debate
The Center for Speech & Debate empowers students to effectively communicate in today’s diverse, and at times polarized, society. Their one-to-one coaching helps you refine your work at any stage, from coming up with ideas to designing slides to polishing your delivery.
The Instructional Center
The Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity's Instructional Center offers drop-in Writing Center appointments. Students from any undergraduate course are welcome to talk about their writing. Whether you want to brainstorm and discuss ideas, formulate an outline, or support your written arguments, you're welcome at the IC's Writing Center.
Expert Librarians
UW Libraries' Subject Experts and 'How-to' Experts provide support for you at every stage of the research process. Whether you're starting a project, refining your methods, or presenting findings, they can help! They offer expertise in data management and multimedia tools, helping you visualize, analyze, and communicate your work.
Student-Athlete Academic Services (SAAS)
SAAS has tutors whose expertise covers many different areas of study and learning specialists who work one-on-one with student-athletes to create individualized learning plans for academic success.
History
The History Writing Center offers 30-minute one-to-one appointments with the HWC director, an experienced instructor in the Department of History. If you're enrolled in a history class, you're welcome to use the Writing Center at any stage in the composition process.
Philosophy
In the Philosophy Writing Center, students can bring any kind of writing—reflection papers, short or long essays, summaries, commentaries, formal arguments, graduate school application materials, etc.—for any class or project.
Political Science, JSIS, LSJ & GWSS
The POL S/JSIS/LSJ/GWSS Writing Center provides peer-to-peer writing services guided by a student-centered approach to social science writing. Whether you are just starting your first college paper or are a seasoned writer looking to refine your skills, they are eager to help you achieve your writing goals.
