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.