Welcome to the Center For Writing and Communication!
The Center for Writing and Communication (CWC), located on the first floor of Ned R. McWherter Library, is a combined writing and speaking center that offers free, one-on-one consultations with a trained staff comprised of graduate students from the Departments of English and Communication. CWC consultants will provide you with feedback on your writing and speaking assignments at any stage in the process, from understanding an assignment, developing a topic, implementing standard citation styles (APA, MLA, etc.), and every step between.
Whether you are working on academic papers, presentations, or speeches or personal documents such as letters of intent or scholarship essays, you may visit the CWC to request assistance with developing your own editing strategies, improving the mechanics of your writing, thinking critically about your research, and honing your verbal and non-verbal presentation style. While the CWC does not perform line-by-line editing services, we will work with you to help you gain the knowledge and confidence you need to improve your writing and speaking skills.
If you are delivering a speech or presentation, you can practice in our presentation studio.
Students are strongly encouraged to schedule an appointment, but walk-in sessions may at times be available when the CWC is open.
For assistance locating resources and conducting research, contact the library at the Ask-A-Librarian page or you can set up a Research Appointment.
Spring 2023
Day | Hours | Online |
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Monday | 9am - 5pm | |
Tuesday | 9am - 5pm | 3pm - 8pm Upswing |
Wednesday | 9am - 5pm | 3pm - 9pm Upswing |
Thursday | 9am - 5pm | 3pm - 8pm Upswing |
Friday | 9am - 12pm |
Email cwc@memphis.edu or call 901-678-1694 with questions!
All questions or concerns can be directed to the CWC Director, Dr. Meredith Boulden, mheath@memphis.edu
In-Person Consultation
Click here to schedule an In-Person Consultation.
Online Consultation
Click here to schedule an Online Consultation.
To make an online consultation appointment, click on the online consultation link above. You will need your UofM credentials in order to do so. Once on the Upswing page, enter "Center for Writing and Communication" into the search bar. From there, you can search through ther CWC consultants' schedules to find an appointment that best fits your schedule. While 30 - minute appointments are available, we highly recommend reserving a 45-minute appointment in case you need the additional time.