Writing & Languages provide fundamental support for many courses.

Writing services are available for any writing at any stage of the writing process, from analyzing a prompt and brainstorming to polishing a final draft. Meet with a writing tutor if you are struggling to get started, if you aren't sure how to structure a paper, or if you need help citing your sources. We will look at what you're working on together to assess where you are and what your next steps can be.

Language tutors for several different languages are available during drop-in hours to help you with exercises and assignments in your language courses. We're also here for you if you just want to brush up on your conversational skills. Languages offered vary by year and availability of specific tutors.

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Services Offered

Drop-In Hours

are 30-minute sessions with a writing tutor with no prior registration required.

Appointments

are scheduled 30-minute sessions with a writing tutor, available in person or online.

Online Resources

are handouts and worksheets to provide guidance for different writing topics.

Drop-In Information

Working on a specific assignment? The Writing & Languages Lab is open for students to work with tutors on a first-come first-served basis.

Writing & Languages Lab: SRB 3231

Hours: Monday-Thursday 10 A.M.-5 P.M., Friday 10 A.M.-2 P.M.

Subjects/topics 

Writing Topics

  • Assignment/Prompt Review

  • Citing Sources

  • Clarity/Logic

  • Structure/Organization

  • Thesis Development

  • Statements of Purpose

Languages

  • German
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Russian
  • Spanish

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Coordinator Contact Info

  Kristen Ikeda Yoza | kdunkinson@ucsb.edu