If you're struggling with a writing assignment or simply want to strengthen your writing, reading and study skills, the Tutoring and Learning Center (TLC) is here to help. The free tutoring offered by the TLC can support your development as a college-level writer and researcher, enhancing the skills you need for college and for the workforce.

Professional TLC tutors and English Department faculty can assist with the following:

• Understanding a concept or assignment
• Brainstorming ideas for writing assignments
• Crafting a thesis, topic sentences and transitions
• Organizing the structure of an academic essay
• Focusing on revision and editing skills
• Overcoming writer's block
• Improving grammar and mechanics
• Strengthening study skills

Writing TLC tutors can not only help with writing assignments in any Wake Tech course, they also can assist with university admission and transfer essays, including the Common App, and scholarship essays.

Tutoring is available both in person and online, and some campuses accept walk-ins. Check the main TLC page for operating hours on each campus.

To schedule a Writing TLC tutoring session, select the campus that's most convenient for you.

For more information about the Writing TLC's services, call 919-866-6880 or email [email protected].

Writing tutoring for English courses

Students enrolled in any curriculum-level English course, such as ENG-111, ENG-112 or ENG-232, can also get tutoring help from English Department faculty through the English TLC, which was formerly known as the REAL Center. Sessions cover course concepts and all stages of the writing process.

In-person and online tutoring are available.

In-person sessions are offered at the following locations:

• Southern Wake Campus
  Building B, Room 392
• Scott Northern Wake Campus
  Building E, Room 230

No appointments are needed. The hours of operation differ and can be found on-site, as well as on the English TLC Blackboard course shell (ENG.TLC).

Online tutoring is available through Microsoft Teams. Appointments are required. Use your Wake Tech email address to schedule a session.

Email feedback is also available. Tutors will need a copy of your draft, assignment instructions and a completed submission form. (Upload files as attachments to your email in .docx or .rtf format. No SharePoint, OneDrive or Google links, please.)

For more information, email [email protected].