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Writing Lab

Overview

The Rose State Writing Lab provides one-on-one help with any Rose State writing project at no charge. It's open to all students; no referral is required.

The Rose State Writing Lab provides one-on-one help with any Rose State writing project at no charge. It is open to all students; no referral is required.

A quiet, comfortable place for writers to work, the Writing Lab is staffed with qualified lab instructors and faculty members who are prepared to help with any Rose State College writing project and can provide tutorials to help students evaluate and correct common mistakes and writing issues. Lab instructors are pleased to assist students with assignments by helping them brainstorm, outline, draft, edit, and proofread; however, we cannot correct an entire essay for a student (we are not editors). We will provide examples and assist as the student makes appropriate improvements. 

The Writing Lab is located in the Learning Resources Center, Room 250E. We have put together some commonly asked questions below. For real-time assistance, feel free to visit the Lab. 

Students who need weekly tutoring sessions will be referred to Tutoring Services (next door to the Writing Lab).  

Hours

  • Monday-Thursday 9am to 6pm and Friday 10am to 2 pm


FAQ
Tips for Emailing Professors (PDF)
Starting, Organizing & Writing

How do I get started?

How do I write an effective thesis statement?

How do I organize my ideas?

How do I make a formal outline?

How do I put all my notes together?

How do I overcome writer's block?

What makes an effective written argument?

Revising, Editing & Proofreading

How do I revise my paper?

How do I edit my paper?

How do I proofread my paper?

Punctuation, Sentence Structure, Grammar & Numbers

How do I use the comma?

How do I avoid comma splices?

How do I use the semicolon and colon?

How do I avoid the most common pronoun mistake?

How do I avoid the most common subject-verb mistake?

When do I spell out numbers?

Using Resources

How do I avoid plagiarism?

How do I use direct quotations?

How do I find sources on the Web?

How do I cite sources?

Essay Exams

How do I take an essay exam?


The Writing Lab instructors are not responsible for class deadlines or due dates. If you have not received a response to your request within two College business days, please contact Corey Fitzgerald at cfitzgerald@rose.edu