Writing Center Services
The Writing Center offers a variety of resources for our student community, both face-to-face and online. Our operating hours include virtual appointments, live chat for quick questions, and faculty option embedded Writing Center resources.
The Writing Center’s website provides information pertaining to the Center, including the hours and contact information. The site also makes our workshops and handouts readily accessible to students, alumni, faculty, and staff. Our InfoGuides cover a broad range of topics, including steps in the writing process, best practices to avoid plagiarism, and helpful citation resources for APA, MLA, and Chicago styles.
You can find more information about our services using the tabs to the left or by reviewing our menu of services below.
One-On-One Tutoring
- Virtual or in-person sessions are 45 minutes and can be scheduled up to 3 times per week. Virtual appointments are conducted using screen sharing via Office365 Microsoft Teams, where the student and Writing Specialist can easily and efficiently communicate. We also offer asynchronous appointments for students with more schedule restrictions. Student who have one session can increase their overall grade by 14%.
Course Embedding
- A Writing Specialist or tutor can be embedded into any Falcon Online course, no matter the discipline, to assist students with writing, communication, and digital literacy. Having an embedded specialist provides easy and direct contact to the Writing Center's services. The data on this service shows that students are more likely to engage with the Writing Center services because of their embedded specialist.
Workshops
- Writing Specialists will work with faculty to create specialized content for their classes. Virtual or in-classroom workshops can be delivered synchronously or asynchronously with an accompanying Q&A session. Our Specialists are dedicated to ensuring the community of a classroom is respected and they are eager to adapt to the professor's and classroom's needs.
Peer Review
- Writing Specialists are ready and able to join your class and co-facilitate peer review sessions with your students. Do you need some ideas on how to host an effective peer review session? Do you want another pair of eyes to look over student's work? Do you want to integrate AI into the process but need some guidance? We've got you covered. Ask us for more information about the resources we have for successful peer reviews!
ESOL Support
- The demand for serving Daytona State College's ESOL community has increased, and the Writing Center has responded. The Writing Center now hosts three ESOL-centered workshops a week called "Conversation Circles" and "Reading Circles." In the 2025 Academic Year, the Writing Center has facilitated 86 ESOL workshops in our Attic space.
Test Prep
- The Writing Center offers individual 45-minute appointments for students seeking help with any test prep that includes reading, writing, or language and communication skills. Whether it's for the GKT, TEAS, PERT, TABE, or FCLE, students may schedule up to three appointments each week dedicated to this study. Students individual strengths and weaknesses are examined during the first session and a study plan is devised. Since sessions are tailored to the individual needs of the learner, they may cover multiple content areas in one session.
Live Chat
- Chat with the Writing Center on our website. During our operating hours, we staff our chat with Writing Specialists who are eager to answer any questions you may have. After hours, our chat offers auto-responsive answer to our most frequently asked questions. Faculty can also embed the chat widget directly in Falcon Online.
Professional Development
- The Writing Center believes in setting DSC students up for success beyond the college campus. So, our Tutors and Specialists are trained to assist with resumes, cover letters, scholarship essays, and more to help students acheive their professional goals.
Student Employment
- For any student who demonstrates excellent writing and communication skills in any course, we strongly encourage faculty recommendations and referrals for student employment at the DSC Writing Center.
Email Billie-Jo.Dunaway@daytonastate.edu with your recommendations.
The Attic
- The Writing Center's Attic is a multi-purpose space. It is designed to be multi-functional and reconfigurable, and we encourage whoever is using the space to make it their own. The variety of seating allows students to work comfortable in any scenario, from group work to individual study time. Reserve space in our Attic at the Daytona Beach Main Campus, bldg. 115, rm. 319, via Chat or Phone.
The Pod Room
- The Writing Center now offers a reservable podcasting room, with all the equipment needed to record personal, academic, or professional audio for class or non-class purposes. Reserve the room today and ask us more about what specific tools we have available!
Contact Information
Main Campus Location: Lemerand Student Center, Bldg. 115, Rm. 321
Phone: 386-506-3297
Email: CWC@daytonastate.edu
