Cypress Writing Center — FAQ
Where is the Cypress Writing Center located?
We are on the first floor of the Library and Learning Resource Center. Go left when you enter the building. We are in room 130.
What services do you offer?
We offer Directed Learning Activities, workshops, drop-in writing tutoring, and laptops for English and ESL students.
What is a Directed Learning Activity (DLA)?
DLAs are faculty-designed assignments that focus on the development of a reading or writing skill or academic strategy within a limited, supervised timeframe. Each directed learning activity will require approximately 60 minutes to complete and include an overview of the activity’s objective(s) and steps involved, as well as a review session with a tutor or faculty member. We invite you to pick up or complete your DLA in person at the CWC. You can also work on an electronic version of a DLA.
How do I get a DLA?
- Register for the CWC Canvas page to have access to all of the DLAs. *NOTE: registration could take up to 48 hours for the CWC Canvas page to appear in your Canvas account.
- Instructions for how to complete a DLA are listed on the CWC Canvas.
- All DLAs are available to be downloaded for completion on the Canvas page.
- If you have any questions, visit our CWC Canvas page, stop by in person, or email us at cypresswritingcenter@cypresscollege.edu.
What do I do when I am finished with the DLA?
- Visit the CWC Canvas page during operating hours to receive remote tutoring, or stop by our center for in-person tutoring.
NOTE: We are currently not sending individual verifications to students. We will send verifications directly to the faculty as requested.
What are workshops?
Workshops at the CWC are intensive, interactive 50-60-minute presentations focused on specific academic skills or strategies. They are held in a small-group setting (typically 6-8 students). Each workshop will include an overview of the topic, and short presentation, and a hands-on activity. Workshops are led by English or ESL faculty and tutors.
Where do workshops take place?
Workshop are being conducted online and in person. Workshop schedules are located in the CWC.
How many DLAs and workshops can I do in a day?
We recommend students work on one DLA per day, but it depends on what the professor has explicitly stated regarding class credit. Check with your instructor for their specific course policies. All instructors recommend spreading the activities throughout the semester.
Do you do one-on-one tutoring in the Cypress Writing Center?
The CWC offers tutoring on a first come, first served basis. A student may have one (1) thirty (30) minute session per day. We do NOT proofread or edit papers. The goal of these sessions is to get students to start working on a maximum of two (2) specific elements of their paper. These sessions are great for brainstorming, expanding ideas, or checking formatting.
Online tutoring sessions are 30 minutes in length.
What should I bring to the Cypress Writing Center?
Please bring your Cypress College ID and your verification form for your class.