Using the Online Writing Center

Step 1: Click on the Writing Center Online link. The writing center online page will appear.

Online Tutorial provides services for WebCT, Instant Messager, Ask A Question, or submit your paper up to 4000 words or 12 pages.

Using Vista WebCT

    Step 1a: Call and make an appointment with one of the tutors at the Writing center.

    Step 2a: Set a date and time that you will be on Vista.

    Step 3a: At the designated time, access the Writing Center site.

    Step 4a: Click on the Synchronous Link in the navigational tool box or in the online tutorial page. The Synchronous Tutor page will appear.

    Step 5a: Log on your vista account by clicking here  link located in the middle of the page.

    The ecourse homepage will appear.

    Step 6a: Type in your username and password.

    Step 7a: Click on Student Resource Center and then click on Writing Center at the time of your scheduled appointment.

Within the Writing Center's page on VISTA you will find a chat area and a drop box. You will be discussing the issues of your paper with a tutor in the chat area, and will be able to submit a draft of your paper to the tutor through the use of the drop box.

Asking a Question

  Step 1b:   Click on the Asynchronous link. Click on the Asynchronous Link in the navigational tool box or in the online tutorial page. The Asynchronous Tutor page will appear.

  Step 2b:   Stroll down to the bottom of the page. Click on the link here. The Question page will appear.

  Step 3b:   Fill out the form and click Submit. Your question is now sent to the Writing Center.

Submitting a Paper

  Step 1c:   Click on the Asynchronous link. Click on the Asynchronous Link in the navigational tool box or in the online tutorial page. The Asynchronous Tutor page will appear.

  Step 2c:   Stroll down to the middle of the page. A list of requirements are listed, make sure you have meet the requirements before you submit your paper .

  Step 3c:   Also listed is the email address in which you will be sending your paper.

writingcenter@calumet.purdue.edu Use this address to submit your paper, you will receive a reply with in 24 to 48 hours.

Using Instant Messager

  Step 1d:   Click on the online tutorial link.

Step 2d:   Stroll down the page you will see the Instant Messager. The Icon will indicate if a tutor is currently online.

Step 3d:   If tutor is available. Click on the Instant Messager Icon.

Step 4d: The Instant Messager box will appear. Type in the message for the tutor, and wait for a response.

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