The Writing Center

The Writing Center offers scheduled and online collaborative tutoring for reading and writing assignments in any discipline. All appointments must be scheduled.
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Hours of Operation

Spring and Fall
Monday – Thursday: 10:30 am - 7:00 pm
Friday: 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Saturday: 10:30 - 2:30 pm

Summer
Monday – Thursday: 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed

Minimester
Monday - Friday (1:00 PM - 4:00 PM)

Contact Information
LRNC 208, 2nd Floor
Phone: 281.290.3279
Email: cfwc@lonestar.edu

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Writing Center Policies

Students should bring any written assignment guidelines, notes and/or drafts to their sessions.
Students should schedule their appointment at least one day before the assignment due date.
Students should schedule only a 30-minute appointment for a brainstorm or a 4-page paper and a 1-hour appointment for 5 pages or more.
Students should arrive at least five minutes early for their session in order to sign in and fill out forms.
A student can submit the same paper three times for a review. After the third appointment, the tutors cannot review the paper unless specified by the supervisor, instructor, or Director. It is preferred that a student sees the same tutor for each appointment. However, if there is a problem scheduling the same tutor, the student must see who is available.

Policy for online paper review

Only one draft is reviewed: For online asynchronous tutoring, only one draft of any assignment will be reviewed by the CyFair Writing Center (CFWC)

Submission requirements: The paper must be submitted to cfwc@lonestar.edu with all required student and course information. If information is omitted, the paper will not be reviewed.

Allow sufficient time: To receive feedback on your paper, allow at least 48 hours for review. The CFWC recommends submitting your paper two to three days before it is due.

Policy for in-person appointments

Writing appointments are required: The CyFair Writing Center requires appointments for tutoring sessions. In contrast, walk-ins are generally available for other subjects.

There is a limit of three appointments for the same paper.

Lone Star College - CyFair does not publish a policy limiting in-person writing tutoring to three appointments per paper. Other institutions' writing center policies that contain these restrictions are not applicable to LSC-CyFair.

Preferred tutor not guaranteed: While it is a common practice to see the same tutor, it is not always possible. Your ability to see a specific tutor depends on their availability. The appointment scheduling system does not guarantee you can meet with a preferred tutor.

Come prepared: The writing center recommends bringing a copy of your assignment sheet, two copies of your paper, and any notes or drafts you have already created to make the most of your session

Online Tutoring

Please adhere to following instructions for submitting paper via online services:

Please send the assignment 2 – 3 days before the due date. If you are still in need of assistance or have any questions, please respond to this correspondence and someone will gladly assist you. Also, please make sure you adhere to the instructions mentioned below and that you provide the following information:

To submit your paper for online tutoring, you must address an email to cfwc@lonestar.edu and include the following information:

A Microsoft Word compatible copy of your paper
A Microsoft Word compatible copy of your assignment
Your name
Your student ID
The course name and number
Your professor’s name
The due date
The time

If you omit any of the above information, your paper will not be reviewed. Thank you for using the writing center for your academic needs!

Areas in which the Writing Center provides assistance include:

Understanding writing assignments
Understanding the expectations for various types of writing
Finding a topic
Brainstorming
Overcoming writer's block
Developing strategies for note-taking and time management
Developing methods for reading more effectively
Organizing yourself to write
Finding a writing process that works well for you
Discovering and clarifying ideas
Developing a focus and/or thesis
Choosing key words, utilizing scholarly databases, and understanding the research process
Understanding how to summarize, paraphrase, and quote from research sources
Documenting research (MLA, APA, CMS, etc.)
Choosing the best way to organize or shape your material
Creating a strong argument
Revising your draft(s)
Understanding how to make use of feedback
Writing effective sentences
Working on voice and/or tone
Editing to create a polished final draft

Disclaimers:

Same day tutoring is only available if the student has an appointment.
The CFWC email is checked Monday – Thursday from 8:00 AM- 5:30 PM.
Any submissions sent after 5:30 PM will not be seen until the following business day and the submission will not be returned until two days after return receipt.

Should you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us at cfwc@lonestar.edu or 281-290-3279. TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE WRITING CENTER, PLEASE CLICK HERE.