The Peninsula College Writing Center offers support at every phase of the writing process. Students can work with tutors individually or in a group.
The Writing Center provides tutoring for English courses, as well as writing, reading, and research support for any class or project.
Get support at every stage of the writing process from our expert tutors. The Writing Center also offers reading and research assistance through an Instruction and Reference Librarian, along with faculty support for writing projects, peer review, presentations, and workshops.
Fall Quarter 2026 Schedule
The Writing Center
- Monday–Friday, 10:00 am–2:00 pm
- Library & Media Center, Room B-137 or virtually
Research & Reading Tutoring
- Tuesday–Thursday, 9:00 am–2:00 pm; Friday, 9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Library & Media Center or virtually
Faculty members wishing to schedule class sessions in the classroom or library for library services, information literacy, or research, please contact Tim Williams at twilliams@pencol.edu.
To schedule class sessions or presentations from the Writing Center or Learning Center, please contact learningcenter@pencol.edu.
Writing Center Support
Get one-on-one support with any writing assignment, for any class, at any stage of the writing process.
| Academic Writing & Research | Research & Source Integration | Revision & Editing |
|---|---|---|
| Understanding academic writing and assignment expectations | Evaluating sources | Identifying strengths and areas for improvement |
| Brainstorming, topic development, and thesis statements | Summarizing, paraphrasing, and integrating quotations | Grammar, mechanics, and sentence-level concerns |
| Essay and research paper organization and structure | Citing sources (MLA, APA, and other styles) | Revising for clarity, organization, and effectiveness |
| Writing about literature | ||
| Developing ideas, paragraph development, and topic sentences | ||
| Supporting ideas with evidence, examples, statistics, and research | ||
| Writing for a specific audience |
| Personal, Professional & Transfer Writing | Creative & Personal Writing |
|---|---|
| Transfer applications | Writing projects for personal fulfillment and enjoyment |
| Scholarship applications and personal statements | |
| Résumés and cover letters | |
| Professional emails |
Research & Reading Support
As part of our mission to help writers grow, the Writing Center also supports reading and research skills.
| Research Support | Reading Support |
|---|---|
| Learn to navigate library databases | Learn strategies for reading textbooks, scholarly articles, and other academic sources |
| Find and evaluate credible sources | Improve comprehension and retention |
| Understand how to integrate research into your writing | Adapt your reading strategies to suit different types of texts and assignments |
| Create original, informed responses |
Need Help When We're Not Open?
eTutoring covers many subjects and has virtual hours as early as 4:00 a.m. and as late as midnight, depending on the subject. This service is free for all Peninsula College students.
Access eTutoring
Less Stress, More Access!
eTutoring is a national online tutoring service supported by the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges and connects you virtually with professional and peer tutors across many subjects.
Find days and times for each subject (drop-in virtual sessions, and Writing Lab) via the weekly eTutoring schedule.
Accessing eTutoring:
- Login to Canvas and open any of your enrolled courses.
- In the left course navigation, select Tutoring.
- You’ll be signed in automatically and land on the eTutoring home page.
Through eTutoring Students Can:
- Meet live with a tutor (virtual, 20–30 minutes, up to twice per day)
- Post eQuestions any time and get a response (usually within 48 hours)
- Submit writing to the online Writing Lab and receive feedback (within 24–48 hours)
Subjects Covered via eTutoring:
- Math: Tutoring available for all math classes offered at Peninsula College, including statistics.
- Computer Science & Related: Computer Science, Web Development (Python, Java, C/C++, HTML, CSS, Database Design & Development, JavaScript, PHP, WordPress, SQL), Computer Information Systems, Computer Network Administration
- Sciences: Anatomy & Physiology, Biology, Chemistry (Intro/General/Organic), Physics, Intro to Engineering
- Communication & Languages: American Sign Language, American Sign Language (immersive), English for Speakers of Other Languages, French, Japanese, Spanish
- Writing Lab (Live Zoom & Asynchronous): Join virtually for writing support or submit a draft of a paper any time and receive a response within 24–48 hours.
- Social Science & Business: Economics, Intro to Psychology, Accounting, Nursing, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Get the Most Out of Your eTutoring Session
- Bring a few questions or topics you’d like to work on—it makes it easier to dive right in.
- If the virtual room is busy, no stress! You can hang out in the waiting room and study while you wait.
- Sharing a paper with the Writing Lab? Include the assignment prompt and any notes from your instructor so tutors can give you the best support.
- We’ve got tutors from all over the country. If one session doesn’t click, try another—you might connect better with a different tutor.
- After your session, jot down what clicked and what you want to try next—it’ll make your next session even stronger.
- Need more help? Hop back into another session anytime—you’re not limited to just one!
Navigating eTutoring
Select the eTutoring button on the left navigation menu by Modules in any Canvas course to enter the eTutoring online platform. Below are the resources you'll see:
- Tutors Online Now: See which subjects/tutors currently have virtual sessions and click to enter.
- Today’s Tutor Schedule: View all virtual tutoring sessions happening today.
- Schedule: Switch to a weekly view of the Tutor Schedule.
- Writing Lab: Join virtual Writing Lab session or submit a paper to get written feedback within 24–48 hours.
- Post an eQuestion: Submit a question in any covered subject and get a response (usually within 48 hours).
- YouTube Channel: Check out eTutoring Online's YouTube Channel for more helpful information and resources.
Interested in Becoming a Paid Tutor?
Teaching is a fabulous way to increase your own understanding of a subject. Get paid to help other students while enhancing your own learning. If you are strong in one or more subjects, and you are interested in a paid tutoring position, please share your interest by completing the tutor interest form.
Questions?
Have questions or need more help? Email the Learning Center at learningcenter@pencol.edu. We look forward to supporting you!