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Welcome to the Writing Center!

We are staffed by trained tutors who provide individual conferences to students working on any writing assignment. You don't have to have a finished paper to come for a conference. You can come with ideas, notes, or a draft.

 

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A message to Expos students

Why come to the Writing Center? A tutor explains.
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Attention Seniors!

It's time for the 3-Minute Thesis Competition! Tell us about your research...and you could win $1000. 

Learn more about 3MT Watch videos of last year's 3MT speeches
New Handouts

Strategies for Essay Writing Handouts

Each handout focuses on a different aspect of the writing process.

Check out our new handouts
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We're hiring!

Current undergraduates are eligible to apply to work as peer tutors at the Writing Center.  

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Writing Center Services and Staff

Tutoring

Undergraduates at Harvard College can visit the Writing Center for help with any writing assignment, fellowship application, or graduate school admissions essay.