GHC is operating remotely until further notice, but staff are available to help you. For questions or to get information about the upcoming summer and fall quarters, we encourage you to speak to a staff member live in one of our virtual assistance lobbies.
Synchronous sessions are one-on-one appointments where you discuss your assignment with a tutor and receive live feedback.
Students use synchronous appointments to:
For synchronous support, just follow these easy steps:
Step 1. Sign up for an appointment at our tutor’s Calendly page. The page will display all currently available appointment times. Appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis:
Step 2. Follow the instructions on the Calendly page to send your tutor a copy of your draft if you have one, as well as assignment instructions.
Step 3. Be ready for your appointment in a comfortable place where you can focus. Have your assignment pulled up on the computer or printed out in front of you. Be prepared with goals you want to accomplish in your session.
The Writing Center will be open regular hours during Final Exams period.
If you don’t want to make an appointment, you can upload a draft to the eTutoring Online Writing Lab, which is staffed in part by GHC tutors. You will receive feedback electronically. You can also ask questions, chat live with tutors, and more, in a variety of subjects. GHC students can access eTutoring for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Access eTutoring at www.ghc.edu/etutoring.
The Writing Center’s purpose is to support all GHC students as they increase their awareness, practice skills, and develop confidence and independence with regards to effective writing, reading, and revising in academic and professional contexts.
Students may find the following resources useful:
Questions? Contact us at 360-538-4032.