Today! Get help in the Writing Center

Are you working on a research paper or writing an essay? Stop by the Writing Center in Building 420 and get help from both a librarian AND a tutor!

See you there!

It's time to finish that paper!

• SWC Library Research Databases

Are you researching a topic for your paper? Need academic sources? We have thousands of full-text articles, e-books, statistics, and primary sources from credible, accurate, and up-to-date sources. 

• SWC Library Ask a Librarian 24/7 Chat

Have a question about which database to use, or how to search for your topic? Librarians are available 24/7 to assist you!

• SWC Writing Center

The Writing Center offers a wide variety of services to students, tutors, faculty, and staff. From help with grammar, punctuation, and essay structure to online writing tutoring to faculty and tutor resources, there is something for everyone!

• SWC Online Writing Lab (OWL) 

You can expect your OWL tutor to give you clear, specific suggestions for improving your paper. You should also expect to do some work revising your paper based on those suggestions. Be sure to leave yourself enough time for revision.

• SWC Academic Tutoring 

The ASC offers tutoring in a myriad of subjects from accounting to zoology! Students are welcome to make an appointment for tutoring or simply come on in, and an available tutor will assist you. Please make sure you bring your current SWC student ID in order to receive tutoring.

• SWC Library Citation Guides 

SWC Library has created Quick Guides for MLA and APA citations.  You'll also find links to helpful citation websites on this page.

Frustrated with writing your paper?

Don't despair!

There is plenty of help available!

• SWC Writing Center

The Writing Center offers a wide variety of services to students, tutors, faculty, and staff. From help with grammar, punctuation, and essay structure to online writing tutoring to faculty and tutor resources, there is something for everyone!

• SWC Online Writing Lab (OWL) 

You can expect your OWL tutor to give you clear, specific suggestions for improving your paper. You should also expect to do some work revising your paper based on those suggestions. Be sure to leave yourself enough time for revision.

• SWC Academic Tutoring 

The ASC offers tutoring in a myriad of subjects from accounting to zoology! Students are welcome to make an appointment for tutoring or simply come on in, and an available tutor will assist you. Please make sure you bring your current SWC student ID in order to receive tutoring.

• SWC Library Citation Guides 

SWC Library has created Quick Guides for MLA and APA citations.  You'll also find links to helpful citation websites on this page.

• SWC Library Ask a Librarian 24/7 Chat

Have a question about your research or how to cite a source? Librarians are available 24/7 to assist you!

Help with Citing

Done with writing your paper? It's time to cite your sources.

The Library has helpful MLA and APA citation guides. They offer examples of how to cite the most commonly used sources, including information you find on the library's databases.

Additionally, you can get help with your citations from a variety of websites.

The four SWC Libraries own copies of the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers and the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association.

If you need additional help, contact the SWC Writing Center or the SWC Online Writing Center.

Have a question? Ask a Librarian!