Writing Support at PDC
Need help with a writing assignment? Our Writing Tutors are here to support you at any stage of the writing process.
Whether you're getting started, organizing your ideas, working on a draft, or making final revisions, we can help with a variety of writing projects, including class assignments, essays, research papers, lab reports, scholarship letters, and more.
Writing is a process, and we're here to help!
Fall 2026 tutoring begins Monday, August 31, 2026.
Tutoring schedules and availability are subject to change.
Get Writing Support
Writing support is available in person or online. Choose the option that works best for you.
In-Person Writing Support — No Appointment Needed
Stop by IW-203 during available Writing Tutor hours.
In-person writing support is available on a drop-in basis, so no appointment is needed. During drop-in hours, Writing Tutors may assist multiple students at a time based on student demand.
Before you visit: Check the current Writing Tutor schedule below to make sure a tutor is available.
Online Writing Support — Appointment Required
Prefer to meet online? Schedule a one-on-one writing support appointment via Zoom through WCOnline.
Online appointments are available for 30 minutes or 1 hour.
New to WCOnline? Learn how to create your WCOnline account before scheduling your first appointment.
Ready to Get Started?
In Person
Stop by IW-203 during available Writing Tutor hours. No appointment is needed.
Online
Schedule a one-on-one online writing support appointment through WCOnline.
Schedule Your Online Writing Support Appointment
How Do We Help?
Class Assignments: We can help you meet the writing requirements for your class assignments. We can NOT do your assignment for you.
Essays: We can help you with all aspects of essay format. Ways that we can help you is with idea formation, citations, page layout, and revision.
Research Papers: We can help you with page layout, finding resources, citations, and revision.
Lab Reports: We can help you with report layout, revision, and citations.
Scholarship Letters: We can help you with formatting and making sure your accomplishments are described the best way possible.
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Writing Resources
Websites:
- UW-Madison Writer’s Handbook (grammar and punctuation)
- Purdue Grammar
Spelling & Grammar Tools:
- Grammarly (browser extension)
- LanguageTool (browser extension)
CSUSB Resources:
Useful Databases:
Citation Generators & Management Systems:
When Do I Use the Modern Language Association (MLA) Format?
It is appropriate to use MLA format when creating research papers for English composition classes or other subjects that relate to communications and humanities.
When Do I Use the American Psychological Association (APA) Format?
It is appropriate to use the APA format when creating research papers that relate to behavioral and social sciences. Sometimes, it may also be necessary in some cases to use APA format for a business paper.
When Do I Use the Chicago Format?
It is appropriate to use the Chicago format when doing history research. It is great for when you want your research to stand out against everything else.
For remote support, you can also utilize the San Bernardino campus Writing Center.