Writing Resource Center
"Embracing and empowering one writer at a time"
Our Resources
Since opening its doors on November 1, 2004, the Florida A&M University Writing Resource Center (WRC) has firmly established itself as a viable English resource that promotes the academic and professional success of FAMU students, faculty, and staff. The Writing Resource Center is staffed by experienced undergraduate and graduate writing consultants who have undergone extensive training in writing pedagogical methods.
Appointments
How to Make an AppointmentFeel like your writing could use a boost or a second set of eyes? Don't hesitate to make an appointment with the Writing Resource Center!
Coleman Library
Learn MoreColeman Library is an 88,964 square foot facility which includes study rooms, a student study lounge, a Starbucks café, and more!
Grammarly
Great Writing, Simplified!Grammarly is a tool that helps students improve their writing skills and reinforces proper revision habits. It is free to FAMU students. Simply sign in with your FAMU login information to use.
Other Learning Centers
Let's Learn!The USSC Learning Centers are committed to the success and personal academic growth of our students. Students can take advantage of our services to maximize their chances of success this semester and beyond!
Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL)
Write With Confidence!The Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) houses free resources, such as grammar tips and style guides, that users worldwide can use to assist with their many writing projects.
Zotero
Ready for Research!Zotero is a free, easy-to-use tool to help you collect, organize, cite, and share research. Need an article from JSTOR or a news story from the New York Times? Zotero has you covered, everywhere!
Writing Resource Center Forms
Writing Resource Center Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q.s)
- • Understanding your assignment
- • Brainstorming and developing your ideas
- • Planning and organizing your ideas
- • Thesis statement creation
- • Engaging introductions and conclusions
Just to name a few!
A: In order for our writing consultants to best assist you, we recommend that you bring the assignment instructions, pen/pencil, paper, your draft (if you have it), feedback (if you’ve submitted a draft), the rubric, an inquisitive mind, the willingness to answer questions, and a positive attitude.
A: Yes, we can assist with in-text citations, reference pages, and everything in between. We cannot, however, assist with formatting processing programs like Microsoft Word.
A: No. We request that you schedule an appointment, complete it, and then schedule another appointment. Doing so will allow us to assist the entire FAMU community.
Please note: If you schedule multiple appointments, you will run the risk of having your account temporarily suspended from making appointments.
A: Yes, we do! Just make an appointment, and in the notes, inform the tutor that you’re working on a group assignment, and are bringing your groupmates. We will take it from there!
A: You can email us at wrc@famu.edu, or call us at (850) 599-8391 to cancel.
