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The Julia N. Visor Academic Center provides one-on-one writing assistance for any course or need. By focusing on the writing process instead of merely on grammar and editing, we are committed to making you a better writer.
To request tutoring, come to the reception desk, 012 Vrooman Hall during our regular business hours (Mon – Thurs, 8:00 am – 9 p.m., Fri, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Sun 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm) or call (309) 438-7100.
Now Offering Special Communication Assistance! The Julia N. Visor Academic Center is also offering special assistance with Communication writing assignments. Com Writing Tutor Specialist Hours are available Tuesdays from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and Sundays from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The Julia N. Visor Center offers two specific study skills workshops on writing, Improving Your Writing Skills I: The Writing Process and Improving Your Writing Skills II: Grammar and Mechanics.
Download handouts to help you review subject-verb agreement, punctuation, and word choice.
The following handbooks serve as a good quick reference as you begin writing.
Having trouble getting started writing? Not sure how you can fill three to five pages on a given topic? Download our writing assistance handouts for some quick hints.
There are a variety of online writing labs that can help you further develop your writing style or simply give you some quick tips on improving your latest essay.