TCC Writing Center: Mission Statement

TCC Writing Center Mission Statement

Tulsa Community College Writing Centers promote collaboration in all stages of the writing process. Our writing consultants help students develop skills and strategies to become more confident, independent critical thinkers and effective communicators. We assist in areas such as:

• Understanding assignments
• Organizing and developing ideas
• Communicating effectively across various genres and disciplines
• Integrating research and citing sources in appropriate formats
• Revising drafts
• Understanding and using appropriate grammar, punctuation, and style

In addition, by partnering with faculty of all disciplines, we work to increase student success to academic support, thereby fostering student achievement and encouraging an open dialogue about successful writing within the college community.

Writing Center Philosophy

Who we are:

Our writing centers offer free one-on-one consultations on each of our four campuses. Our consultants have English degrees and experience working with college students in academic environments. Our primary goal is to help students become more confident and proficient writers. We do not simply proofread texts but instead focus on higher-order concerns such as development and organization of ideas. We encourage students to open a dialogue about writing with us. We want to collaborate in all stages of the writing process. We offer suggestions and feedback on assignments and will guide students through writing and revising their drafts.

What we offer:

• One-on-one writing consultations
• Writing workshops on a variety of writing topics and strategies
• Classroom orientations to introduce students to our services
• Helpful handouts and online resources on writing
• Computer access and printing