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Writing Assistance

From papers to emails, we can teach you how to be a good writer in all kinds of situations. You’ll work one-on-one with a writing expert to become a better writer.

To get writing help, you can make an appointment, stop by during our drop-in hours, or submit your writing to us online. The Visor Center writing help is available for any ISU undergraduate students. Graduate students see below for Graduate Writing Assistance.

Make an Appointment

Drop-In

No appointment necessary.

Drop-in appointments are 30 minutes and are available on a first come, first served basis.

Mondays: 12–8 p.m.

Tuesdays: 10 a.m. –8 p.m.

Wednesdays: 10 a.m.–1p.m., 3–5 p.m., and 6–8 p.m.

Thursdays: 10 a.m.–12 p.m. and 5–7 p.m. 

Fridays: 10 a.m. –2 p.m.

Sundays: 4 -8 p.m.

Milner Library Writing Assistance (located in the 2nd floor Annex)      

Mondays: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Tuesdays: 6-8 p.m.

Thursdays: 12- 2p.m. and 4-6 p.m.

Online Submission

With asynchronous writing assistance, you can submit your writing online and get feedback from a writing tutor.

Submit your writing

Keep in Mind

  • Feedback takes 3 to 5 business days.

  • Tutors do not edit your paper. They leave comments and suggestions about recommended changes.

  • If you want to discuss your work, schedule a writing assistance appointment.

Graduate Writing Assistance

The Graduate School offers one-on-one writing assistance for graduate students.

Learn more about graduate writing assistance

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