What Is the Writing Center?
"Students prepare papers, we prepare students."
The Writing Center is a place where American University students meet with other AU students to talk about writing. Our writing consultants are undergrad and graduate students themselves, so they understand your writing needs—and they're happy to work with you on any writing project you have, from essays to cover letters and application essays. Please see FAQ for more details.
In free, 45-minute consultations, we will work with you on issues such as:
- Interpreting a writing assignment
- Generating ideas
- Locating and sharpening a thesis statement
- Organizing ideas and research
- Developing logical arguments
- Polishing your prose
- Finding strategies for revising
- Identifying recurrent errors
The Writing Center is run by students for students, so we are here when the University is in session. We are closed during university holidays, winter and spring breaks, and weather-related cancellation of classes.
