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Online Writing Center
The Online Writing Center (OWC) supports CSUSMs writers vitually through one-on-one consultations, webinars on common writing challenges, and real-time responses to quick questions.
Most OWC services (except for webinars and email feedback) are held on Teams, a free application through Microsoft Office365.
To access Teams and other Office365 apps navigate to office365.csusm.edu. When logging in, please use your Microsoft log-in:
Google Log-in: username@cougars.csusm.edu
Microsoft Log-in: username@csusm.edu
For the best experience, download the Teams application, available for all devices.
Services
- Ask us quick questions on Teams
In our OWC Quick Help channel, a staff member will answer questions about making an appoinment, grammar, word choice, formatting, and more.
Download the app and ask questions when they occur to you. No appointment needed!
Open Hours: M-Th, 9am - 6pm; F 9am - 2pm
- Chat with us on Teams messenger
A tutor will chat with you through Microsoft Teams, where you can upload your prompt and writing. Discuss the work and have feedback in a real-time text chat!
Learn more about tutoring on messenger before you make an appointment!
- Talk with us on Teams voice call
A tutor will call you on Microsoft Teams, where you can upload your prompt and writing. During the call, you can share screens, work on the same document, and more!
Learn more about voice call tutoring before you make an appointment!
- Meet with us on Teams video call
A tutor will start a video call with you on Microsoft Teams, where you can upload your prompt and writing. It is kind of like meeting in person. During the call, you can share screens, work on the same document, and more!
Learn more about video call tutoring before you make an appointment!
- Submit a paper for feedback
*This service does not satisfy Writing Center visit requirements.
With this service, you can submit your work and your specific concerns. All requests are placed in a limited waitlist, and our tutors work to provide feedback in a timely manner. (Facilitated through MS Word online)
- Tune into our many webinars
Attend a webinar to learn how to tackle the many shared challenges of writing academically and writing online.
See the webinar calendar or request one not currently scheduled!