Cerritos College

Writing Assistance at Cerritos College
If you are writing, we are here to help!

 The Academic Support Center, the Writing Center and OWL (The Online Writing Lab)

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The ASC, the Writing Center, and OWL:  Three places to go for help

Writing skills will improve your performance in the classroom and at work, but writing is a challenge for most people.  That is why Cerritos College offers multiple resources for students who are interested in improving their writing skills.  If you are writing for any class or simply want to strengthen your writing skills, use these resources and become a more confident writer.

The Academic Support Center (ASC)

Have you been given a writing assignment and don’t know where to start, or do you have multiple drafts of the same paper?  Walk into the ASC and sit down with faculty from Cerritos College’s English Department or a highly trained peer tutor; they will be happy to work with you.  Computers are located near the tutors, so students can write while keeping their writing assistance close by.

Location: LC 166 (Lower level of the LRC)
Hours: The ASC is open Mon. - Sat.
M-Th: 9:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Friday: 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Saturday: 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Contact: ASC Information Desk ext. 2404
E-mail: academic-support@cerritos.edu

The Writing Center

Unlike the recent past, today's Writing Center provides assistance to all Cerritos students for any writing needs.  Whether students need help with a paper for classes from Anthropology to Zoology or with writing a personal statement as they apply to transfer, the Writing Center has instructors and qualified tutors available.  Students may register for English 33, Individualized English, at anytime during the semester, which gives them access to the assistance available in the center and allows students to earn .5 units (credit/no credit).

Location: LC 206 (upper level of the LRC)
Hours:The Writing Center is open Mon.-Fri.
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Friday: 8:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
Contact: The Writing Center Front Desk ext.2855

OWL (Online Writing Lab)

Not on campus?  Get help with your writing without leaving your computer.  The Cerritos College OWL offers live chats and help with student writing through TalonNet, as well as e-mail communication. OWL offers a great way to strengthen your writing skills, even when you are off campus.

To access OWL:

1. Log into TalonNet at talonnet.cerritos.edu using your student number and birth date.
   in six digit form. For example, if your birthday is June 1, 1981 you would enter
   060181.

2. On the TalonNet main page, click on "Membership"

3. Search for Cerritos College OWL

4. Click to join....it's that easy!

Questions? Call the ASC Information Desk at ext. 2404

What to expect when using Cerritos College’s Writing Resources

The aim of our writing resources is to strengthen the writing skills and confidence of students.  Therefore, writing resource faculty and tutors are dedicated to cultivating growth in the writing skills of the students they work with.

As a student expect to be actively involved in the tutorial and to learn skills that will not simply improve the paper you are currently writing. Expect to develop skills that will stay with you from one writing opportunity to the next.

Tutors and faculty will not proofread papers, but they will guide students to develop skills that will address their particular writing needs.