The Writing Center at Athens State University is a SWCA C.A.R.E. certified center that supports writers who want to improve their writing, critical thinking and communications skills. Peer consultants help writers in all disciplines and at all skill levels—beginner to advanced. We assist with any kind of writing and assist writers at any stage of their writing process. Whether you just need help getting started, you’re on the final draft, or somewhere in between, writing consultants will work with you one-on-one offering guidance, feedback and a listening ear. We do not criticize, evaluate, or “fix” writing, grammar and punctuation, but instead provide feedback, revision suggestions and resources to help you accomplish your purpose and goals. You can meet with a peer consultant or professional tutor in person or online including some nights and weekends. Email us at writing.center@fjzhusuji.com, call us at 256-216-6665, or click here to schedule an appointment.
Our mission is to support writers who want to improve their writing, critical thinking and communications skills. We help writers in all disciplines and at all skill levels—beginner to advanced. We work with writers of all genres at any point in their writing process.
The University Writing Center provides free one-on-one consultations for students in all disciplines. In-person, online, eTutoring, and drop-in service are available.
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Hours vary by semester. View the current schedule.
You can reach us at:
Inside the Kares Library on campus
407 Pryor St E, Athens, AL 35611
writing.center@fjzhusuji.com
256-216-6665
What we do
Collaborative peer tutoring. Student writing consultants assist fellow students by providing feedback, advice, encouragement and resources to complete their writing tasks.
Peer consultants engage with students in critical conversations about their discipline, assignment topics, audiences, contexts, and genres. They pose questions to help guide students through the rhetorical processes of invention, arrangement, style, and delivery of information, and they discuss revision strategies for effective editing and proofreading.
Professional consultants are also on staff to assist with the more advanced writing of faculty and graduate students working on scholarly articles, capstones or other professional documents.
What We Don’t Do
We are not an editing or proofreading service which means we do not grade, evaluate papers, or “fix” writing, nor do we correct grammar and punctuation. Instead, we provide feedback and revision suggestions, and assist writers in identifying edits and revisions that will help them accomplish their purpose and goals.
Appointment Policy
Clients are limited to two appointments per day, or two per week, per assignment. Clients who are considered “no-shows” for scheduled appointments may have scheduling privileges revoked and are subject to account deactivation.
Availability
We offer tutoring sessions in-person at our center located inside the Kares library on campus, as well as online, both synchronously and asynchronously.
The Writing Center operates during the day with some additional evening and weekend availability to accommodate the diverse population of the university. Click here for current semester hours.
Our peer tutors are fellow students who excel in writing and are passionate about helping others. With a focus on individualized support, peer tutors work closely with you to address your specific concerns. Peers understand the challenges that come with academic writing. They provide relatable guidance, creating a comfortable and open environment for discussion. This relatability helps break down barriers, making it easier for you to ask questions and seek clarification on writing concepts. Through constructive feedback and encouragement, peer tutors empower you to take ownership of your writing process, fostering a sense of competence and self-assurance. We understand the demands of university life, and our peer tutoring program offers flexible scheduling options. Whether you’re a morning person or a night owl, our tutors are available to accommodate your preferences, ensuring that you receive the support you need when it’s most convenient for you.
Athens State University Generative AI Guidelines
Plagiarism is a form of cheating and academic dishonesty, as explained in the Student Code of Conduct and Discipline in the Athens State University Student Affairs Policies.
In support of the University’s mission, Athens State University strives to prepare students for leadership roles, and encourages students to be responsible citizens, to have integrity, and to show consideration for others. The University expects exemplary personal conduct from both employees and students. [….] Violations of the Code include, but may not be limited to: […] B. Academic dishonesty, including: 1. Plagiarism-taking the words or specific substance of another and either copying or paraphrasing the work without giving credit to the sources, including: a.) submitting a term paper, examination, or other works created by another person as one’s own work; b.) Failure to give credit for ideas, statements of facts, or conclusions derived by another; c.) Failure to use quotation marks when quoting directly from another source, regardless of the length of the quoted portion; d.) Close and extended paraphrasing from another source; and e.) Self-plagiarism.
Athens State University Student Code of Conduct and Discipline