Our Mission

The UAA Writing Center supports writers of all abilities and from all disciplines in the academic community. This center brings writers and peer consultants together to discuss the nature and presentation of ideas. We help students gain confidence, articulate ideas, acquire strategies, and learn the skills to engage effectively in their writing process. Our approach is to attend to both the short-term goal of improved papers and the long-term goal of improved writing, critical thinking, and reading skills.

Our work with mechanics does not involve editing or proofreading, but instead what we call "instructional editing," in which we assist the students in addressing patterns of error. Additionally, tutors can assist with other writing-related projects such as resumes, scholarship letters, etc. The Writing Center works to suppport classroom instruction, not to replace it.

This website is divided into three dominant sections: The Writing Center for Students, for Faculty, and for Tutors. As the site develops, you will find useful information and documentation relevant to these three groups of people.

Location and Access

Sally Monserud Hall
Room 118
Across from the Learning Resource Center main desk.
You may contact us at (907) 786-6918.

The Writing Center is free to all students currently enrolled in the following classes: ENGL A111, A211, A212, A213, and A214. All other students interested in our services can pay the $12 fee at the Department of English in PSB, room 212.

If you have any questions or comments regarding the UAA Writing Center, please send us an email at ayrwc@uaa.alaska.edu.

For more information on how to sign up for a Writing Center Session, please visit our WC for Students page.

Site Map

The Writing Center for Students.
The Writing Center for Faculty.
The Writing Center for Tutors.
Working at the Writing Center.
About the Writing Center.