Cypress Writing Center

The CWC offers tutoring by appointment or on a Drop-in Basis. A student may have two (2) 30-minute sessions 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 up to 30 minutes in length. 

*Steps for meeting with a tutor to review a Writing Assignment:
STEP #1: Have the information listed below ready for sharing.

• Your name and student ID #
• Course Name and CRN
• Your email address
• Your prompt or assignment instructions
• A ready to upload copy of your draft in .pdf or .doc format (no Google Doc links)
• 2 specific areas of focus you would like your tutor to help you review. Some examples of could be:
  • Brainstorming
  • A specific grammar concept (run-on sentences, passive voice, verb tense etc.)
  • Formatting
  • Focus on specific paragraphs (introduction, conclusion)
  • Expanding ideas
  • Integrating quotations
  • Citations (MLA, APA, etc.)

STEP #2: Visit the CWC Canvas page during operating hours to receive remote tutoring, drop off papers, 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 faculty as requested.

The Cypress Writing Center Paper Drop-off service will be available for any Cypress College student to submit any writing assignment from any subject to a CWC tutor for feedback. 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. 

Registration for the CWC Canvas is required to use this service. Please click on the CWC Canvas Registration button below to start. 

When using the CWC paper drop-off service, ensure that you complete the required CANVAS quiz. Please provide all the necessary information about your prompt and attach your instructor’s directions for the assignment. After submitting your paper, you can expect to receive feedback within 48 to 72 hours (turnaround time). 

Please note that the 48-72 hours are during our hours of tutoring operation. The 48–72-hour turnaround time does not include the weekend or holidays. A paper submitted on Thursday at noon should be returned to you at noon the following Monday. 

DLAs are faculty-designed assignments that focus on developing reading or writing skills, or an 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. 

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 an DLA are listed on the CWC Canvas.
• All DLAs are available to be downloaded for completion on the Canvas page.
• If 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 faculty as requested.

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.

The schedule for workshops and process for signing up for these valuable learning opportunities will be available on the CWC Canvas Course shell.

Students can walk in and talk with a CWC Tutor to improve their pronunciation, vocabulary, fluency/confidence, familiarity with American idioms, everyday culture, and presentation or public speaking skills.