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Albany Campus
Willamette Hall, 1st Floor

Monday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Tuesday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Thursday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Friday: 9:00am - 1:00pm

Corvallis Campus
Benton Center, 2nd Floor

Tuesday: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Wednesday: 11:00am - 4:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am - 3:00pm


At LBCC's Writing Center, our goal is to help students become more confident, effective, and expressive writers -- and to make the writing process more joyful. We offer coaching for all students for any writing project, in any class, and at any stage in the writing process.

 

Ways to Use Writing Support

In-Person

We offer 20-30 minute in-person drop-in sessions. No appointment needed! Just stop by during our open hours (see above).

Albany Campus. The Albany Writing Center is located in the library on the first floor of Willamette Hall. We also offer easy access to reference services for research help.

Corvallis Campus. The Corvallis Writing Center is located on the second floor of the Benton Center in BC-224.

Zoom

We offer one-on-one writing assistance over Zoom. During the session, you can share your documents, talk through ideas, ask questions, and receive feedback on your writing.

Drop-InAccess the Drop-In Zoom Room. Zoom drop-in support is available from 10:00am - 12:00pm on Fridays and Saturdays for fall term. Drop-in sessions are typically 20-30 minutes.

Appointments. Zoom appointments are scheduled for 45 minutes. Availability varies throughout the week; see below for instructions on how to book.

  1. Log in to My LB. Choose the Learning Center tile.
  2. Go to "Search Availability..." on the left-hand side.
  3. Under "Center," choose Writing Center.
  4. Under "Section," choose the class that you'd like help with.
  5. Under "Location," choose "online" (we don't currently offer in-person Writing Center appointments). 
  6. Use the date and time selectors to narrow down your preferred appointment options and then select "Search" to view available slots.
  7. Choose an appointment by selecting the time that works best for you.
  8. Add a note if you would like your tutor to know anything before the appointment and then select "Save" to book.

Online Writing Lab (OWL)

The OWL allows you to utilize our services without using Zoom or being on campus. When you submit your work to the OWL, you will receive written feedback via email from one of our Writing Assistants within 48-72 business hours. Note: while you can submit a draft 24/7, we typically only respond between 9:00am and 5:00pm, Sunday through Friday.

If you do not receive a response to your submission within three business days, please reach out to us (see above). Thank you!

OWL Submission Form

About Us

The Writing Center is a place for all students to get free assistance with their writing. Our goal is to coach you through the writing process, help you to strengthen your writing, and give you the steps to become your own best editor. We do this primarily by talking to you in a one-on-one session or by sending you written feedback. When we meet with you, we want to know what your writing goals are, and together, we will determine the next steps for our time .

Our mission is to help you navigate the complicated landscape of academic writing. We cannot guarantee an error-free paper or that you will receive a perfect grade after working with us; however, we can guarantee that we will stay present, listen with respect, and respond with compassion while working with you.

Our Writing Assistants are successful student writers who have been trained to provide writing feedback. By offering you individualized writing support, we can help you to identify what is already working well in your writing, as well as what needs more attention. As you practice new skills and refine your writing process, we are here to be your cheerleaders, guides, and allies.