Are you a confident writer? Are you a not-so-confident writer? Is your writing strong? Is your writing weak at times? Do you simply like to be around other writers when you are writing? Do you like to brainstorm with a peer writer about what to write? Do you need advice on how to revise your papers? Are you unsure about documentation styles? Have you committed a comma splice lately? If the answer is "yes" to any one of these questions, then visit the Writing Center!

Mission Statement

The Writing Center at Immaculata University is focused on enhancing the writing skills of Immaculata students. Our goal is to help writers across the disciplines in all stages of the writing process, including planning, drafting, and revising. We offer a pleasant and supportive environment where writing assistants as well as both print and electronic resources are available. Our writing sessions provide students with the tools necessary to become more confident and effective writers.

Philosophy

Writing is a key component of the academic process. Learning to think, speak, read and write critically is the goal of most students in higher learning. By diligently working on their writing process in college, students can gain the writing skills essential to many careers that are offered in the world today. Students will be ready to apply their writing knowledge to both the workplace and their daily lives.

Hours

We are open 45 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters and 16 hours per week during the summer sessions.   Fall and Spring Hours:  Monday - Thursday 9 a.m.-7 p.m. & Friday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Summer Hours:  Monday - Thursday 3 p.m.-7 p.m.   The Writing Center is closed when the College of Undergraduate Studies is not in session. 

Websites for Writers

Visit us on Facebook!

APA 6th Edition Official Web Site: Basics, Tutorials, Learning Resources, Online Course, and Questions Answered by APA Experts.

Havin' a bit o' writer's block, eh? Visit Roald Dahl and get your brain movin' !

Purdue OWL is a great site for essay structure, format, grammar, documentation, and writing handouts.

Meet Dave in his ESL Cafe!

Discover language with Merriam-Webster's dictionary, thesaurus, crosswords, slang words, word of the day, and short videos about words.   

These sites offer:

• handouts on numerous writing topics
• hyperlinks to writing help, such as documentation, research and library resources, writing handbooks, writing tips and more
• discussion pages, where you can post a question to a writing assistant/tutor or to another writer
• chat rooms that connect you live with other writers
• dictionaries, encyclopedias, and thesauruses
• programs for writing, such as creative writer’s workshops, ESL/EFL writers, grant and scholarship awards for writing

Please stop by 103 Loyola Hall and visit our dynamic center. For more information, call 610-647-4400 x3494.  

Denine C. Ellis, M.A., Director

Sister Claudine M. Hagerty, M.A., Assistant Director