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CMU Writing Center
Online Writing help as close as your computer
Writing Center help for off-campus students
For many students, one of the most daunting aspects of college life is writing a
paper. Now you can get the most out of your college writing experience with help
from the CMU Writing Center Online. Get help with:
- Pre-writing
- Grammar questions
- Proper citations
- Bibliographies
- Drafts
- Editing
- Polishing papers
You’ll get the assistance you need in two business days for ANY paper for ANY
class and the service is free to off-campus students.
How to get help with your paper
Go to
http://webs.cmich.edu/writingcenter and send your paper to the CMU Writing
Center Online. Within two business days, you’ll receive your paper back with
constructive comments and suggestions on how to improve your writing.
- Save your paper as a Microsoft WORD document (“.doc” file) or as an “rtf” file.
Limit of 10 pages.
- Go to
http://webs.cmich.edu/writingcenter and click on the link to the online
form. Type in the User Name: writingcenter and the Password: wconline. Fill out
the form and use the “Browse” function to find and attach your file.
- Within two business days, you’ll get your paper back attached as a WORD
document. When you open it, move your mouse over any highlighted area to read
the comments. In newer versions of WORD, use “Print Layout” under View to see
bracketed comments.
- Still need more help? Make your changes and submit the paper again.
- Do it again. The Writing Center will provide support as long as you need it. If
you are having multiple problems, sometimes they will recommend an appointment
or a chat session rather than trying to explain a complex issue via e-mail.
Don’t get frustrated with a writing assignment…get help from the CMU Writing
Center Online!