LUC Writing Center

Starting papers is often the hardest part. Come to our writing workshop on Thursday to learn more about it and for the chance to win prizes!!

Happy , Ramblers! Do you sometimes know what you want to say but don't know how to say it? Us too! Luckily, outlining can help! Make an appointment at the WC to get help from one of our lovely tutors today!

Ramblers, do you ever feel confused about when to use “elicit” or “illicit” in your writing? If so, you’re not the only one! This is a common issue in writing. This about commonly confused words could help clear things up for you! Still need help? That’s okay! Make an appointment at the WC today!

Ramblers, do you sometimes struggle with writing an effective concluding paragraph? If so, that’s okay! Many students are unsure how to wrap up their papers! This can be explained in depth if you make an appointment at the Writing Center today! We have several locations for you to choose from—make an appointment today!

Ramblers, do you ever feel confused about when to use “aid” or “aide” in your writing? If so, this is for you! Still need some help with commonly confused words? Make an appointment at the WC today!

Ramblers, the thesis statement is one of the most important parts of your paper. It is necessary that your thesis is clearly written and effectively articulates the main points of your argument to your reader. However, it can sometimes be hard to write. If you need help getting started or want to brainstorm ideas with a tutor, make an appointment today!

Me asking my friends and classmates to sign up for appointments at the Writing Center 🧍‍♀️

Link in bio to hang out with some cool tutors

Ramblers, do you ever feel confused about when to use “whom” or “who” in your writing? If so, this is for you! Still need some help with commonly confused words? Make an appointment at the WC today!

Ramblers, it can be overwhelming during Finals Week to study for exams and complete papers. Try taking breaks when you are writing your papers to give yourself a few moments to not think about academics. Therefore, when you come back to begin writing, the break may help facilitate thought and help you see errors you overlooked! Enjoy the study day!

Ramblers, do you ever feel confused about when to use “anyway” or “any way” in your writing? If so, then this about commonly confused words could help clear things up for you! Still need help? Make an appointment at the WC today, especially with Finals around the corner!

Ramblers, do you ever feel confused about when to use the words “lie” or “lay” in your writing? If so, then this about commonly confused words is for you! Still need help? Make an appointment at the WC today!

Ramblers, do you need aid with creating effective transitional sentences? It is important to connect ideas and build upon thought to ensure the flow is present in your work. Need help? Make an appointment today with a tutor who specializes in transitions!

Ramblers, do you ever struggle with remembering the difference between “allusion” and “illusion?” If so, do not worry; you are not a alone! Hopefully, this can be helpful to you. Still need help? Make an appointment today!

Ramblers, do you ever struggle with starting an essay when a blank page is in front of you? Try putting your ideas into an outline; this will help with facilitating new concepts and organizing your points. Still need help? Schedule an appointment today with a tutor that specializes in organization!

Ramblers, do you ever struggle with determining the difference between commonly used words? If so, then this is for you! It covers the definitions of “infer” and “imply.” Still have questions? Make an appointment today!

Ramblers, do you struggle with making sure you are providing necessary details in your writing to ensure the reader can follow along with your points? If so, this shows that sometimes certain points may need more explanation because the reader could be unfamiliar with your subject. Still need help furthering your analysis? Make an appoint at the WC today!

Do you ever find yourself unsure about commonly confused words? Do not worry! The has got you covered for “who” and “whom!” Still need clarifying? No problem! Make an appointment today!

Ramblers, do you every struggle with catching last minute grammar errors or sentence structure mistakes? Try reading your paper out loud! You will be able to hear your word choice and make sure the flow is present in your writing. Still need help? Make an appointment today!

Ramblers, do you ever feel like your points aren’t getting across to your readers with clarity? If so, then this is for you! Try removing filler words from your sentence and any unnecessary details to improve the flow of your sentence. Still need help? Make an appointment at the WC today!

Ramblers! Do you ever confuse certain words? If so, we hope this helps! If you need more aid, feel free to stop in at LSC or WTC!

Welcome back Ramblers! With the fall semester in full swing we thought you could use a ! Need more tips? Come visit us in-person or online at LSC or WTC!

We are so happy to have Joe Hansen tutoring for us throughout the summer! Joe is a Ph.D. student in the Loyola English department, and will teach UCWR 110 in the fall. When he’s not researching, writing, and teaching, Joe is busy at work for the Writing Center. He gives feedback on drafts of dissertation chapters, graduate school personal statements, articles written for publication, and much more! Schedule an appointment with Joe today at luc.mywconline.com 📚💻💯 Thanks for the work selfie, Joe!

The Writing Center Associate Directors, Krislyn and Emma, are excited to meet with new Loyola students tonight at the Virtual Resource Fair. Welcome, Ramblers!

✨First week of summer session A ☑️

✨We offer writing support throughout the summer. 🌞✏️📚

✨Schedule an appointment today!

✨Summer virtual tutoring starts today!✨ Loyola students, faculty, staff, and alumni can schedule online appointments at luc.mywconline.com

Hey, Ramblers! Do you struggle with citations for your sources in your papers? Lucky for you the Writing Center is here to help! Come to our Star Signs and Citations presentation and get ready to tackle your final papers!! Not only do you have the chance to learn more about correct citations, you have the opportunity to win an Amazon gift card!

It’s Tutor Tuesday, and today we are introducing you to Callie Schanck (she/her/hers)! Callie’s specialties include thesis development and organization. She is obtaining a major in Marketing. Callie’s dream job is to be a marketing director. Her favorite ice cream flavor is Cookies and Cream! Callie also gave us two truths and a lie...
1. She has lived in France.
2. She loves reading.
3. She is an only child.

It’s Tutor Tuesday, and today we are introducing you to Nicolette Orlando (she/her/hers)! Nicolette’s specialties include MLA and APA formatting, thesis development, and idea generation. She is obtaining a double major in International Business and Finance with a minor in Spanish. Nicolette would like to be her own boss and run her own company/business when she is older. Her favorite color is blue. Nicolette also gave us two truths and a lie:
1. She has been to every One Direction concert in Chicago.
2. She has auditioned for the voice.
3. She has four dogs.