Writing Center
Contact Us
At the Writing Center our main goal is to help you become a better writer. We believe that all writers—of all levels of ability—can benefit from having an experienced writer respond to their work. We know today's academic writing environment is complex, and we also understand that each writer brings various needs, viewpoints, and experiences to the writing process. With this in mind, we offer writing assistance that meets your individual needs, wherever you are in your development as a writer.
Our tutors are available to help you at any point of the writing process—from brainstorming, to organizing, to putting the final touches on a bibliography. We believe the best way to become a better writer is to discuss your paper on a global scale before discussing specific issues like grammar or punctuation. As a result, we do not "correct" papers; instead, we collaborate with the writer. With this approach, we hope to provide assistance that is beneficial to your overall writing development.
Contact Us
Writing Center
Director: Dr. Michael J. Meinhardt (mmeinhardt@luc.edu)
Assistant Director: Mr. Sean Labbe (slabbe@luc.edu)
Phone: x88468/ 773.508.8468
E-mail: writingctr@luc.edu
Scheduling Link: http://rich75.com/luc
All scheduling must be done by visiting, registering and then selecting a session via http://rich75.com/luc.
Walk-in appointments will only be accepted on an availability basis, but must still be selected via the scheduling website.
Locations & Office Hours
Lake Shore Campus
Sullivan Center, Suite 260A
| Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 10 a.m. - noon |
Main Location, Klarchek Information Commons, Room 221
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday | 1 p.m. - 10 p.m. |
| Thursday | 1 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. |
| Friday | 12:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. |
Water Tower Campus
25 E. Pearson, Suite 605
| Monday and Wednesday | 1 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. |
Preparing for Your Session
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Call the Writing Center to make an appointment with a tutor. Be on time for your appointment.
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Come to the Writing Center with your paper assignment and with rough drafts, if you have them.
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Ask questions during your session, and keep an open mind when your tutor makes suggestions.
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Remember: The Writing Center is not a fix-it shop; we work with you to improve your writing.