The Online Center is a special service available only to students in Off-Campus program courses and in English 101. The process is quite simple: you submit written pages via the linked form; we respond with comments, feedback, and suggestions. Welcome! We look forward to working with you!

Guidelines

• One submission at a time (approximately two days)
• Return within two business days
• 50 minute sessions (Generally, we can comment on up to 10 pages per session. If time is available, for longer papers, we will devote up to two sessions.)
• Check due dates: allow time to get the paper back and make changes

How to Submit

1) Save your writing as a Microsoft Word ".doc" file or as an ".rtf" file.

2) Click on the Online Form link (below) and enter the WC Online username and password (not your CMU ID and Password):

• Username: writingcenter (all one word)
• Password: wconline (all one word)

4) Fill out the form, attach your document (“Browse”), and “Submit.” You must use the online form for each submission.

5) You will get the paper back, attached as a Word document. The comments should appear in the right margin. If not visible, go to “View,” click “Print Layout” and “Markup” to see the comment bubbles.

6) Revise your work, applying suggestions throughout your paper.

• We highly recommend that you read your paper aloud, with the comments in mind, while revising and editing. Hearing the words substantially increases the likelihood of catching problem areas.
   
• We ask that you address reoccurring issues throughout your entire paper (including any pages not yet reviewed) before resubmitting. This will speed up your time for completing the project, help you become more self-aware of your patterns and habits, and be better able to self-monitor in future.

Questions? Email the CMU Writing Center: writcent@cmich.edu

Online Form

(Writing Center on-campus sites/hours)