WELCOME TO PENN'S WRITING CENTER

Whatever you are writing, we are here to help. We welcome all Penn students, novice and experienced writers alike. We serve students by appointment, made online, or as walk-ins, depending on the location. Students are allowed two appts. a week for a total of 10 per term, according to our policies.

Our trained tutors offer individualized guidance at any stage in the writing process. While our tutors will not proofread your paper, they can help you
  • understand assignment instructions
  • brainstorm topic ideas
  • formulate a thesis
  • organize paragraphs
  • interpret reader comments
  • refine style
  • cite sources
  • learn how to proofread your own writing
Sessions last up to 45 minutes and are highly interactive. Our tutors want your paper to be the best you can make it, but they also want to prepare you for future papers. Our goal is to improve writers, not just writing.



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