Writing Help & Coaching

Email writing@regent.edu for a writing or citation appointment.
 

Or, "drop in" here to work with a writing coach! Look for times marked "OL" for online or "LIB" for on-campus.
 

Here are all your options to contact the writing coaches:

• Schedule an appointment on video, in-person, or phone by emailing writing@regent.edu,
• Call (757) 352-4925
• Visit them in person on the 2nd floor of the library (in the main library, climb the stairs to the right).
• See drop-in hours marked "LIB" for library "drop in" and "OL" for online drop-in hours.
• Use the Handshake system to set up an appointment (same system as Career Services). You need to start an account for this option.

The Academic Coaching writing tutors can help at any stage of any writing assignment for any Regent course. They also help with reading and study skills and can arrange math help. They are located in the library on the 2nd floor, but they are part of Regent's Center for Student Happiness.

The library also has many tools to help with citation, as you can see here in our citation tool guide. You can start a free RefWorks account and export your sources into it from our Primo search, then select the option to form a bibliography in your format. You can also get pre-formatted citations in the library's search systems like Primo and databases if you click Cite or the quotation mark icon.

What is Academic Coaching?

• A free resource for Regent students, both on-line & on-campus, Academic Coaching assists with academic writing, reading, and study skills. Includes the tutors previously part of the "writing center" or "writing lab."

Can Academic Coaching help with skills beyond writing?

• Yes! They offer tutoring in reading and study skills, and they can connect you to a math tutoring service.

Can the tutors proofread or fix my paper if I drop it off?

• No, because their goal is to help you improve your paper yourself, develop lifelong skills, and maintain ownership of your work.

Can the tutors help me cite sources?

• Yes, the Academic Coaching writing tutors help with citations!

Do the tutors offer workshops on writing?

• Yes! It's easy to sign up here: www.regent.edu/workshops.

Should I be nervous to get help with writing?

• No! The tutors are very nice, respectful, and well-trained. 

Who can help with research & using the library?

• Ask the librarians for research help, or any help you need with the library website, including citation tools like RefWorks!