The Writing Center

The Mission of the Writing Center is to provide students with personalized, academic support and leadership opportunities regarding all forms of writing and communication. We also assist students in writing towards career and graduate school goals. One-on-one sessions with tutors promote self-reliance, critical thinking skills, good writing and research skills, and academic integrity.

Specific areas of support include:

Academic Support

Brainstorm with a tutor
Develop your thesis statement
Edit / revise / proofread papers
Gain research methods
Create a schedule for exam study or a paper's completion
Learn note taking techniques
Build vocabulary within your major field of interest
Learn about writing for a particular major / discipline
Learn about the writing expectations within the American system
Sources properly with MLA or Chicago Style
Create a bibliography with MLA or Chicago Style
Practice oral presentations and speeches

Leadership Opportunities

Become a peer editor
Create a portfolio
Publish your writing

Further Support

Craft resumes, CVs, and cover letters
Receive guidance on graduate school application essays

The Director

Christina Bell Cornelius attended Franklin College in the mid-90s and returns to Lugano after working as a professional writer for a wide range of publications, corporations and museums. The Writing Center is located on the ground floor of the North Campus Academic Building.

Hours

Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Walk-in hours are Monday - Thursday 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Students with appointments have precedence.

Contact the Writing Center

cbell@fc.edu or 091-986-3621.