Although CSU Global is an online university, we offer many of the same resources and academic services as brick-and-mortar institutions, including an online writing center. Services through the center allow CSU Global students, faculty, and staff to strengthen their writing skills in and out of the classroom through engaged writing practices related to learning, teaching, and research.
Learn about the specific resources available through the Writing Center below.
Whether you have a quick question regarding your assignment, need help working through a problem, or just want to talk through a new concept that you’ve learned, CSU Global’s free tutoring services are just a click away.
With on-demand tutoring assistance, we allow you to continue learning and moving forward in your assignments, classes, and program with confidence and without delays. You can work with a real person, one-on-one, most times of the day or night.
You will be connected with a writing tutor, using a shared whiteboard that lets you type, paste information from a document, and upload documents for your tutor in a live interaction. You can schedule a session, do a drop-in, or ask a question through our virtual tutoring center whenever you need assistance.
Ensure that your writing assignments are up to par by utilizing our essay review service. Upload an essay, along with the assignment description, and select areas where you need assistance, such as the main idea/thesis, content development, organization, and more to receive personalized feedback. You can even select a tutor who specializes in your area of focus, such as ESL, business, or creative writing.
Access to a number of writing tutorials through the writing center that can help you develop your writing, from conception to academic citation. You can access the following writing tutorial topics at any time through the student portal:
- Rules and guidelines for academic writing
- Deciphering an assignment
- Exploring a topic
- Finding and evaluating sources
- Critical reading
- Drafting and revising
CSU Global students are expected to use the APA style for written assignments. The writing center connects you with APA resources to assist you with formatting and implementing in-text and reference list citations, it also provides sample APA documents as a reference.
Additionally, faculty coaches are available to provide guidance on assignments and specific insights on CSU Global’s APA requirements. Appointments must be scheduled at least 2 days in advance, and are offered free of charge.
Review tips for success for the different types of writing assignments you will encounter as a CSU Global student. These typical assignments include:
- Discussion board posts
- Critical thinking papers and essays
- Visual presentations
- Memos and emails
- Annotated bibliographies
- Literature reviews
- Capstone projects
The writing center helps you decipher expectations, use appropriate academic writing style, provide evidence for arguments, and practice APA style for each of these types of writing to guide you toward effective written communication.
