Tutoring at the Writing Center
The CAS Writing Center
730 Commonwealth Avenue, third floor
The CAS Writing Center offers one-on-one and group tutorials free of charge to any and every student enrolled in Writing Program courses. The Writing Center is also the location of the administrative offices of the Writing Program.
Some students will be required to enroll in individual
and group tutorials (WR 095 or WR 096) if their work on the BUWA suggests
the need for regular meetings with a tutor throughout the semester. All
students will be urged by their teachers to consult tutors often during
the semester, especially when revising drafts of their essays.
Tutorials are by appointment only. Students
may sign up for tutorial sessions online,
by phone (617-358-1500), or in person at the Writing Center. For instructions
on using the online scheduling program, click here.
Cancellations must be made at least 12 hours in advance.
Writing Tutors Wanted for Fall 2008
The CAS Writing Program seeks to hire qualified undergraduates for the position of Junior Writing Fellow in the Writing Center.
Junior Writing Fellows serve as tutors in the Writing Center for six hours each week. Training includes orientation sessions, observations of experienced tutors, and ongoing mentoring and workshops. The stipend amount is set at $1,000/semester during the first year of tutoring.
Applicants for the Junior Writing Fellowship must hold at least second-semester sophomore standing and must have taken at least four semesters of coursework at Boston University by June 1, 2008.
Applications for the Junior Writing Fellow position are due on Tuesday, April 15. They should be sent to Ms. Maria Gapotchenko, Head Tutor, CAS Writing Program, 730 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 301.
A complete application includes the following:
- A letter of application with contact information
- A transcript
- A writing sample of 10-15 pages of expository prose
- Two letters of reference
