WRITING CENTER

students sitting together at a table in the Writing Center

The Villanova Writing Center provides a comfortable atmosphere for your one-to-one session with a qualified tutor. Bring your paper or assignment and an open mind, and we'll do our best to help you improve your writing.

WHAT WE DO

  • The Writing Center aids students in a collaborative effort of creating their "ideal texts" and producing their best quality work.
  • We are NOT a "fix-it shop" and seek to "produce better writers, not better texts."
  • We encourage multiple, independent visits for all types of students, in all stages of their writing.
  • We cater to individual student needs and rely on the effective relationship of peer tutoring. All are welcome. The Writing Center is for all undergraduate and graduate students, as well as faculty and staff.

 


Writing Center appointments are scheduled for 50 minutes. For lengthy papers (generally over ten pages), we suggest you schedule a block of two sessions for your appointment.

The Writing Center is located in 210 Falvey Library. Our hours of operation are:

  • Monday-Thursday: 11:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
  • Friday: 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
  • Sunday: 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Appointments can be made online, in person (210 Falvey Library) or by phone (610-519-4604). When making an appointment by phone, please provide the receptionist with your name, the name of the class and the professor's name.

      

 

  • Tuesday, January 28 – Chicago Manual of Style
  • Wednesday, February 5 – Brainstorming
  • Tuesday, February 18 – Building Counter Arguments
  • Wednesday, March 12 – Make it Your Own: Sending Out Your Writing for Publication
  • Tuesday, March 25 – The Art of Revision
  • Thursday, April 10 – Who’s Afraid of the MLA?


All workshops are at 7:30 p.m. in the Writing Center, 210 Falvey Library. Students receive a certificate of attendance and a handout for future reference.

 

Location: Falvey Library Room 210

Senior Director: Mary Beth Simmons

Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 11:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Friday: 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Sunday: 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.


MEET THE DIRECTOR

Mary Beth Simmons

Mary Beth Simmons has directed the Villanova University Writing Center since 2000. Besides overseeing a busy center which provides 6,000 tutorials a year, she teaches literature and writing courses. She's also hosted best-selling authors for campus readings. Feel free to contact her via email.