The CAS provides trained peer tutors who assist with writing in all academic disciplines at Missouri Western. However, writing tutorials are not for coursework exclusively; students can also come to the Center for help with resumes, cover letters, and applications for scholarships. Our tutors work with students one-on-one for half-hour sessions, focusing on any aspect of the writing process. In addition, handouts covering a variety of writing topics are available for student use.
CURRENT WRITING TUTORS
Emily
Writing Tutor
Major: Secondary Education
Class Rank: Senior
Jackson
Writing Tutor
Major: Secondary Education
Class Rank: Senior
Kylee
Writing Tutor
Major: Convergent Journalism
Class Rank: Junior
Jada
Writing Tutor
Major: Exercise Science
Class Rank: Junior
WRITING TUTORING SCHEDULE
Schedule an in-person or online appointment with a Writing Tutor via TracCloud!
TracCloud allows you to search for and set up appointments based on your current course schedule as well as view any upcoming appointments you have with tutors in the CAS. You can also opt-in for text alerts for confirmations, cancellations, and appointment reminders for any tutoring appointments you make with a CAS tutor.
Log in with your Missouri Western username and password to start searching for appointments.
Submit a paper online via TracCloud and have a Writing Tutor peer review your assignment!
Using TracCloud, you can submit a paper for peer review by a CAS writing tutor who will review the assignment and provide feedback within 2 days of your submission.
When submitting a paper, be sure to include the assignment sheet and a note stating what you want help with specifically. A tutor will message you on TracCloud when feedback is completed. To view feedback, ensure that the “Show Comments” feature is active in Microsoft Word.
If you have any questions please contact the Writing Coordinator, Alyssa Striplin, at 816-271-4131.
Summer Writing Tutoring
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Closed June 19 and July 4
*Summer tutoring is by appointment only*
WRITING HANDOUTS
APA Style Guide with Examples
Basic Rules of Punctuation
Citing Sources
Commas
Commonly Confused Words
Developing Your Essay
Five Types of Essays
Irregular Verb Chart
Kate Turabian Style
MLA Style
Sentence Boundaries
Summary Guidelines
Transitional Words and Phrases
Word 2010
Writing with Clarity
WRITING LINKS
Bartleby.com – great books online
Purdue’s Online Writing Lab – online assistance with general writing, grammar, punctuation, and MLA/APA documentation styles
Merriam-Webster Online – searchable online dictionary and thesaurus
Silva Rhetoricae – guide to the terms of classical and Renaissance rhetoric