Instructors and advisors
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The Writing Center offers educational workshops and writing studios on a limited basis. Learn more about the variety of workshop topics available for undergraduate and graduate students below. Workshops can be delivered via Zoom or in person.
- MLA format
- APA format
- Using AI as a writing partner
- Commas
- Strategies for organization
- Strategies for brainstorming
Help for students
Suggested course syllabi language
The UAF Writing Center offers assistance at all stages of the writing process. Visit uaf-writing-center@alaska.edu or call 907-474-5314 to book an appointment, or visit us at our location on the 8th floor of the Gruening Bldg. Appointments are available in-person or via Zoom. The Writing Center space also hosts a computer lab with free printing for students of up to 25 pages per day.
Types of help we provide
The Writing Center collaborates with students on a one-to-one basis, and we will work with students at any phase of the writing process É«ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ” planning, drafting and revising. We can also help writers discover ways of improving grammar, mechanics and punctuation. Our tutors can also assist in the following:
- Brainstorming and generating topics
- Organizing ideas
- Developing research strategies
- Use of citation styles (MLA, APA and Chicago)
- Editing for clarity and correctness
In addition to tutoring, students are welcome to use our many resources É«ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ” dictionaries, handbooks, style guides and more. Students may also use our computer lab (19 PCs and 1 Mac) and print up to 25 pages daily, free of charge.]
Student visits for extra credit
Instructors can offer extra credit for student visits to the Writing Center. The Writing Center will notify instructors of student visits.