Writing Center

The Writing Center (WC), located on the UTRGV Brownsville Campus in 3.206 of the University Library and on the UTRGV Edinburg Campus in 3.119 of the Student Academic Center, offers UTRGV students assistance with academic writing in all disciplines. Peer consultants, certified by the College Reading and Learning Association, assist students throughout all stages of their writing process. Individual writing consultations may include the following: clarifying an assignment; assisting with the drafting process from ideas, notes and outlines; revising and editing an essay for effective organization, clarity, and word choice; creating appropriate voice and tone; identifying errors and methods for correction; assisting with all documentation styles; and assisting with incorporating source materials. In addition to offering face-to-face individual and small group consultations, the WC offers online support via synchronous Skype and asynchronous weekend writing consulting. The WC also has computers for student drop-in use.