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Kaplan University Writing Center
Welcome to the Kaplan University Writing Center (KUWC)! In addition to the
writing skills, instruction, and feedback you receive in your courses, the Kaplan
University Writing Center has tutoring services and resources to help ensure your
success as an effective writer during your college experience.
Our robust services include interactive tutoring and audio-video recordings. In most
cases, you will have the option to type, read, and listen to receive support; however,
some services may require sound on your computer and a headset if available.
Access the Writing Center
Connect With a Tutor
Attend or Watch a Webinar
Submit a Paper or Question
Watch, Listen to, or Read Writing and Study Skills Tutorials
Download The Kaplan Guide to Successful Writing
On your KU Campus homepage, click “My Studies” and select “Academic Support Center”
(Figure 2). On the Academic Support Center page, select the help you need. For example,
would you like to speak with a tutor? Select “Writing Tutor” under “Connect With a Tutor” or
select “Writing Center” under “Get Help From” to browse all the KUWC services (Figure 3).
Accessing and Using the Writing Center: A Guide and Invitation
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Access the Writing Center
Figure 1. Some KUWC services and resources are best accessed with speakers or earphones.
Figure 2. KU Campus > My Studies > Academic Support
Figure 3. Academic Support Center > Connect With a Tutor, Submit a Paper or Question, Get Help From, Manage Your Studies and Time, Watch Webinars, and Connect
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Writing tutors are available five days a week to work one-on-one with you in our online tutoring
room. Please note that Live Tutoring is closed on Fridays, Saturdays, and official KU holidays.
Sunday 6:00 pm ET to 10:00 pm ET
Monday 12:00 pm ET to 10:00 pm ET
Tuesday 12:00 pm ET to 10:00 pm ET
Wednesday 6:00 pm ET to 10:00 pm ET
Thursday 6:00 pm ET to 10:00 pm ET
Access Live Tutoring from the Writing Center homepage by selecting Writing Tutor (Figure 4).
Each month, the Writing Center hosts live webinars in the Academic Support Center’s Adobe Connect webinar room. For the schedule as well as archived, pre-recorded sessions, please visit the Writing Center homepage and select “Writing Workshops” (Figure 5).
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Connect With a Tutor
Figure 4. Writing Center Home > Writing Tutor
Attend or Watch a Webinar
Figure 5. Writing Center Home > Writing Workshops link > Writing Workshops page
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Use our quick and easy submission form (Figure 6) to submit a paper or question and receive tutor feedback. Papers and questions may be sent 24 hours a day, and students will receive an answer from a writing tutor typically within 24 to 48 hours during the week and within 72 hours during the weekend. The paper review service is offered to provide suggestions for writing improvement, especially in terms of purpose, organization, and grammar. Rather than editing or rewriting your paper, tutors will provide you with a better understanding of areas that need improvement or development. Please note: This is not a proofreading or paper correction service.
Figure 6. Writing Center home>Paper Review and Q&A link>Paper Review and Q&A Service
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Submit a Paper or Question
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Become a stronger, more confident, and independent writer with 24-hour access to the Writing
Reference Library featuring writing guides, podcasts, and video tutorials on all facets of the
writing process including the use of sources, revision, reading, and editing strategies, style, and
grammar fundamentals. Load the tutorials in your browser or download them for use offline or
on a smart phone, tablet, or mp3 device. The Writing Reference Library can be accessed from
the KUWC homepage (Figure 7).
Figure 7. Writing Center homepage>Writing Reference Library
The Kaplan Guide to Successful Writing (2010) (Figure 8), written especially for
Kaplan students, introduces college-level writing and research, the writing
process, and the fundamentals of Standard American English. It is available in
text and audio formats. Access the guide on the Writing Center homepage.
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Watch, Listen to, or Read Writing and Study Skills Tutorials
Download The Kaplan Guide to Successful Writing
Figure 8: Kaplan Guide to Successful Writing