Welcome to the Writing Zone!

One-on-one online sessions are available through Accudemia appointments.

How to be prepared for an online tutoring session:

1. Create an Accudemia Account and Reset Password: Request a password
   • When creating your account, use your CCD student email.
   • Returning Accudemia Users: Log in here
   • Appointments are automatically set to 30 minutes long.
   • Accudemia offers up to five remote appointments a week.
2. Download WebEx on your device before attending your online session.
   • Online sessions are through the meeting platform Webex.
   • You will receive the specific WebEx link through Accudemia and email that you can click to join the tutoring session.

Paper Drop-Off with Written Feedback 

We also offer a paper drop-off service where students can submit their writing and receive written feedback from a tutor. Live, face-to-face tutoring—whether in-person or online—is our preferred method for working with students. However, the paper drop-off service allows students to receive written feedback on their drafts when they are unable to attend our lab hours.  

To receive written feedback from a tutor on your writing, you can reserve an hour of a tutor’s time through Accudemia (this is NOT a live tutoring appointment). When you schedule an appointment, please make sure to upload a draft of your writing, attach any assignment instructions and rubrics, and tell the tutor 1-2 specific areas on which you would like feedback. For a more in-depth discussion of your writing, please schedule a live online appointment or come in person for a drop-in session.   

Please follow the instructions below to request a tutor to read and provide written feedback on your writing. 

STEP 1:  

• For first time uses, go to Accudemia account and click "Request Password." Once you have a password, log in here. 
• For returning Accudemia users, log in here.  

STEP 2:  

• Select "+Schedule Appointment”
• Under services, select "2. Paper Review - Written Feedback Only"
• Select an open time for a tutor to review your paper
  • *This is NOT a live meeting. The tutor will review your paper on their own time and return written feedback to you within 24 hours* 

STEP 3:  

• Make sure you include the following attachments: 
  • A draft of your writing
    • If you forget to upload your draft, the tutor will send you a message in Accudemia. If you don’t submit a draft by the time of your appointment, you will need to reschedule.
  • Any assignment instructions or rubrics related to your draft
  • In the “Notes” field, write 1-2 specific areas on which you want feedback
    • "I just want someone to look this over and tell me if it's good" is not a specific request.
    • Here is an example of a specific request for feedback: "I'm most concerned about my essay's organization. Are the connections between my paragraphs clear? Are they clearly related to my thesis? Let me know if there are any ideas that seem unrelated to my thesis." 

STEP 4:  

• Check Accudemia or your CCD email
  • You will be notified via email when a tutor has sent you feedback. The tutor will put their feedback and any attachments in the “Notes” field of your appointment 

Please download this attachment for a more detailed explanation of this process: 

Paper Review Process Document

FAQs 

“Why haven’t I received feedback on my draft?” 

Check your email or Accudemia inbox for a message from your tutor. If you forgot to include your draft, your rubric, or questions for the tutor, you will receive a message requesting one or more of these items.   

“Do I have to meet with the tutor over WebEx to receive written feedback?” 

No. If you requested “Paper Review - Written Feedback Only,” the tutor will email you feedback within 24 hours of your appointment time. 

If you have any questions, email jene.pledger@ccd.edu or call the Excel! Zone at 303-352-6497. 

The Writing Zone offers specialized workshops related to college writing, research, and study skills. These workshops are aimed at supporting students in their academic and professional growth. Keep an eye on this page for our workshop schedule.