Welcome to the Our writing tutors are available to provide feedback on how to improve and progress with your essays through this service. Please follow all instructions carefully to ensure that you receive the best possible feedback.
Writing tutors will provide advice and answer specific questions to the best of their knowledge. Writing tutors will not edit, proofread, or correct your work.
How to submit to the OWL:
1. Copy and paste the OWL Tutor Response Form into your submission or to the body of an email. This will be the template the tutor uses to provide feedback.
2. Attach your paper or document as a .doc or .rtf file. Please include only one essay per submission.
3. Include specific assignment instructions when submitting your essay or draft. This will allow the tutors to provide accurate feedback.
4. Specifically state the areas in which you would like the tutor to concentrate (content development, organization, etc.).
5. Allow at least 1—2 business days for feedback to arrive. Tutors do not work on weekends.
When you are ready, email learning@purchase.edu with the above information and remember to attach your essay. Emails with unattached essays will not receive feedback.
Please let us know if you have any questions.
Contact Francine Rubin at 914.251.3997 or francine.rubin@purchase.edu.
OWL Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the OWL tutors?
The OWL tutors are the same writing tutors that work in the
What kind of help can I expect from the OWL tutors?
The OWL tutors will provide feedback on up to two specific areas of concentration (see list of areas on the OWL Tutor Response Form). The tutor will provide feedback on how to progress with your essay and improve your writing skills. The tutor will also provide 3—5 in-text comments (in bold font). Note: The OWL tutors will not correct, edit, or proofread your papers.
How many times may I submit an essay to the OWL?
You can submit the same essay up to three times. Please include all previous versions of each draft so that the tutor can monitor your revision process. We encourage the students to submit essays more than once to receive additional feedback and build revision skills that are necessary for a successful writing process.
You may submit up to three different essays per week throughout each semester, though please only submit one at a time. This will expedite the feedback process.
When can I submit my paper?
You may submit a paper at any time, though please allow 1—2 business days for feedback to arrive in your inbox. As our tutors do not work at night or on weekends, essays submitted after 4:00pm will first be logged on the next business day. Essays submitted during the weekend will first be logged on Monday. Please submit your essays well in advance of any due dates to allow enough time for your revision process.
Do I have to submit complete drafts?
No. Feel free to submit at any stage of the writing process. Questions, paragraphs, rough drafts, and outlines are welcome.
Who should I contact if I have questions?
Please contact Francine Rubin (francine.rubin@purchase.edu) or stop by the Learning Center in 213 Student Services.
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