A Guide for English Professors at Odessa College

The Writing Center is located in Wilkerson 106. Tutoring for any kind of writing is available at this center. A computer lab, study areas, and printing are also available for students to use. Visit the LRC page to schedule a tutoring appointment. There is also a page filled with faculty resources and suggested readings.

Fall /Spring Hours: 

Monday - Thursday 

9am - 4pm

Relocated to the LRC during the summer.

Contact us: 

Main Phone Number: 432-335-6562

Email: writingcenter@odessa.edu

Webpage

Lib Guides

A guide for your students on preparing for tutoring appointments:

Tutoring Policies

• Try to book the appropriate length for a session.
• Check-in prior to your session so the most can be made from your time with us. You can check-in up to ten minutes before your session.
• Be prepared to book more sessions after the initial session. Sometimes, there isn’t enough time in a single session to cover the entire assignment.
• Be mindful of other students in the Writing Center.
• Be respectful of our tutors and arrive for your session on time. If you are more than fifteen minutes late to a session, be prepared to reschedule.

Before the Session

• Gather all necessary course materials relevant to your writing project (e.g., the syllabus, a rubric, professor’s comments, etc.).
• Bring any progress you have made on the assignment (e.g., a first draft, brainstorming, final draft, etc.).
• Prepare some questions in advance and write them down so you won’t forget them.  
• Be prepared to stay for the duration of your entire session.

During the Session

• Be ready to interact with the tutors. They cannot just edit your writing for you.
• Take notes and ask questions. The tutors are here to help you.
• We do help with grammatical issues but will first focus on higher order concerns (e.g., clarity, meeting the assignment’s expectations, etc.).
• Create a plan for what comes next. Are more sessions needed?
• Book follow up sessions for lengthy assignments. Revising is key in writing.
• Ask the tutors for handouts or resources that might be helpful for you.

Make your appointment or browse for tutors here.

This is Athena. You might spot pictures of her around the writing center as the unofficial mascot. Make sure to read her speech bubbles. They have great information!

About Athena:

Athena is more dog than cat in personality. However, she enjoys playing with bells and ribbons. She is also a native to the Houston area. Athena can always be counted on for a movie at the drive in, along with belly rubs.