1. Warner Center 210 : 740-366-9411
osunws@osu.edu
newark.osu.edu/writersstudio
The Ohio State University at Newark
Studio
How to sign up for a session:
You can schedule a thirty-minute tutoring session
online through TutorTrac, or over the phone by
calling us at 740-366-9411.
We sometimes have PWCs available for drop-in
sessions; however, scheduled sessions are
preferred.
To schedule an appointment online, go to
tutortrac.cotc.edu. To log in, use your Newark
Campus user name and password to search
availability.
For additional information on how to schedule
through TutorTrac, visit our website at
newark.osu.edu/writersstudio.
Who we are:
As Peer Writing Consultants, (PWCs), we are
trained to tutor writing through English 3467S:
Issues and Methods in Tutoring Writing. PWCs
are students from across the curriculum,
majoring not only in English but in History,
Psychology, and Social Work among other
disciplines. We have succeeded in our
composition classes and bring our experience in
writing to the university level.
Derek Boczkowski, our assistant coordinator,
can answer any questions you have regarding
tutorials. Feel free to contact him by:
Phone: 740-364-9542
Email: boczkowski.1@osu.edu
 A paper or presentation from any class
 A copy of the assignment prompt or
instructions from the professor
 Any ideas you may have about content or
composing your paper
 Your own computer or storage device
What to bring:
Writer’s
“My tutor and the other PWCs always
make me feel welcome when I come
into the Writer’s Studio.” *

2. What we offer:
 Help with writing assignments and
presentations through one-on-one sessions
 A quiet place to write or study on campus
 Laptops for research and typing papers
 Free printing of writing accomplished
during a tutorial
 Resource materials covering rudiments of
composition, grammar rules, citations in
multiple styles, and more
As our sessions are interactive, we do not
simply edit or proofread; rather we engage
students in tutorials to strengthen their
ability to write and use online databases. In
addition, we provide:
Our Mission:
 Improve the quality of academic
writing in the OSU community
 Work with writers of all skill levels,
majors, and university positions
(student, staff, faculty)
 Encourage students to write
independently as well as collaboratively
 Provide an environment conducive to
writing and various resources to assist
writers
 Support writing courses by providing
supplemental materials, consultation,
or instruction
 Offer Peer Writing Consultants the
intellectual and professional benefits of
tutor training
“Because English is my second
language, I didn’t feel comfortable
sharing my writing. After attending
weekly sessions I now feel
comfortable writing about
anything.” *
You can come in for any class and at
any point in the writing process. What
we cover is up to you. Sessions might
include:
What we focus on:
 Brainstorming
 Thesis Work/
Focusing
 Organizing and
Structuring
 Citing Sources in
MLA, APA, Chicago
 Research
 Coherence
 Intros and Conclusions
 Sentence Structure
 Clarity of Prose
 Grammar, Usage,
Mechanics
 Formatting
 Quotations
You can also bring in non-academic
writing, such as cover letters, résumés, or
creative writing.
“The Writer’s Studio really helped me
as a writer by giving me a quiet place
to write, focus, and be successful.” * * All quotes from student evaluations