Appointments

  • 1. Face-to-Face Writing Appointments 

    Face-to-Face Writing Appointments are for students who would like to collaborate with a writing coach face-to-face about their essay. In this format, you will meet with your writing coach at the University Writing Center, located in Lancer Arms #54 (building next to the Event Center).

    Call 951-343-4349 or click on this link to book a 30-minute appointment with a Writing Coach.

    Please read instructions below carefully before booking your appointment: 

    • When you first log in, you will have to register for an account. Please be sure to use your LancerMail email address.
    • If you need to edit or cancel your appointment, select your scheduled appointment and click "Edit Appointment" or "Cancel Appointment."

    BEST FOR:

    • Understanding prompt & rubric
    • Thesis & outline development
    • Essay feedback on draft
  • 2. Online Writing Appointments

    Online Writing Appointments are for students who would like to meet online with a writing coach about their essay. In this format, you will meet with your writing coach via WCOnline's Video Chat Interface to discuss your essay.

    At the time of your appointment:

    1. Log into WCOnline at this link.
    2. Select "Start or Join Online Consultation"
    3. Wait for your Writing Coach to begin your appointment. Be sure to have any assignment prompt, rubric, and sample prepared to share with your Writing Coach. 

    Call 951-343-4349 or click on this link to book a 30-minute appointment with a Writing Coach.

    Please read instructions below carefully before booking your appointment: 

    • When you first log in, you will have to register for an account. Please be sure to use your LancerMail email address.
    • If you need to edit or cancel your appointment, select your scheduled appointment and click "Edit Appointment" or "Cancel Appointment."

    BEST FOR:

    • Understanding prompt & rubric
    • Prewriting & brainstorming
    • Thesis & outline development
  • 3. eTutoring Writing Appointments

    An eTutoring Writing Appointment is an easy, convenient way to receive personalized coaching on your writing assignment. To prepare for your appointment, please review the process below:

    1. Make an Appointment - Schedule a 30-minute appointment HERE.
    2. Upload Your Assignment - Attach your assignment, prompt, and rubric to your scheduled appointment using the "Attach File" feature. Please upload your file as a .doc or .docx.
    3. Feedback Response - Within 24 hours of your scheduled appointment, your Writing Coach will attach a new file containing feedback to your appoinment in WCOnline. You will receive an email notification when the file is added.
    4. Review Your Feedback - Your assignment will be returned to you with a cover page "Feedback Summary," along with comments throughout. Review these suggestions and make edits to your paper!

    Call 951-343-4349 or click on this link to book a 30-minute appointment with a Writing Coach.

    Please read instructions below carefully before booking your appointment: 

    • When you first log in, you will have to register for an account. Please be sure to use your LancerMail email address.
    • If you need to edit or cancel your appointment, select your scheduled appointment and click "Edit Appointment" or "Cancel Appointment."

    BEST FOR:

    • Essay feedback on draft
  • 4. Graduate Student Writing Appointments

    The purpose of this appointment is to provide CBU graduate students a reader's report from a general academic reader's perspective. These appointments are available in a Face-to-Face, Online, or eTutoring format.

    Click on this link to book a 30-minute appointment with a Writing Coach, or call 951-343-4349 to book a 60-minute appointment with a Writing Coach. Note that this feature is for graduate students only.

    BEST FOR:

    • Graduate Students
    • Essay feedback on draft

    Your writing coach may not be content experts in your particular field. Their emphasis will focus on the clarity and persuasiveness of your writing. They will not be able to copy-edit your assignments for grammar or references. We are in the process of developing editing services in the near future. 

    Please also remember that your writing coach will spend no more than 30 or 60 minutes providing feedback (depending on the kind of appointment booked). For larger assignments, consider submitting smaller sections at a time to receive more targeted feedback. Once you receive feedback on a particular section, you can then schedule your next appointment for another section of your assignment.