Writing Center
Online support for student writing
Writing is a critical part of your online learning experience and George Mason offers convenient support to help you through our Writing Center. As a Mason Online student, you can access a variety of resources and services including online tutoring, workshops, videos writing guides, and handbooks that are intended to support students as they work to construct and share knowledge through writing.
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Contact the Writing Center for free writing support, face-to-face tutoring, online tutoring, and workshops.
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What is the Online Writing Lab (OWL)?
The Online Writing Lab (OWL) is an email-based tutoring service. An OWL tutor will review the writing assignment for 45 minutes and make observations, pose questions, and suggest strategies for the improvement of your writing. To request feedback, schedule an OWL session and email your draft and assignment prompt to [email protected] at least one hour in advance. You’ll receive written feedback during your scheduled time.
How do you sign up for an OWL appointment?
To sign up for your OWL appointment, follow these instructions:
- Visit the Writing Center website to Login or Register.
- Select the “Online Writing Lab (OWL)” schedule from the drop-down list. Be sure to select the OWL, as all other schedules are for face-to-face sessions.
- White boxes indicate available sessions. Click on a white box and enter the appropriate information.
- Email your Word document (Word .doc format only) to [email protected] at least one hour in advance of your online session so the tutors can make sure they have the document. When you send your email, please provide the following information:
- Date the assignment is due
- The assignment prompt as a Word .doc file (if an electronic copy is available) or a summary of the requirements of the assignment
- What you would like the tutor to focus on during the session (thesis, introduction or conclusion, flow, integration of sources, etc.)
- You will receive feedback within one hour of your scheduled appointment.
If you have any questions, contact the Writing Center at 703-993-1200 or [email protected].