Doyle Online Writing Lab

Looking for help with your writing? You've come to the right place! The Doyle O.W.L. houses writing resources and related materials for Reed College students, tutors, and faculty. Enter the Writing Resource portals to find out information about upcoming workshops, citation manuals, grammar tips, and much, much more!

Online Writing Support

We have developed an evolving set of online writing resources to provide advice about writing in Hum 110 and beyond. These have been developed in collaboration with Reed faculty, students and staff.  Most samples of writing were authored by Reed students.

In-person Support at the Writing Center

The Writing Center is a tutoring service open to all Reed College students. Peer tutors are prepared to assist students with any stage of the writing process, and for assignments in any discipline. Services are free of charge and students can drop in anytime during the hours listed below.  Students of all levels of academic ability rely on the Writing Center as a resource for improving technical skills, analytical strategies, and integrating both into a clear and intelligent presentation of original ideas.

Students at deskWriting Center hours and schedule

Sunday to Thursday 7 PM to 10 PM
Vollum Room 129

Special hours - HUM Paper Night

  • October 4th - 5 PM to 7 PM (Paper #2 Due: October 12)
    • Trillium Multipurpose Room 
  • November 8th - 5 PM to 7 PM (Paper #3 Due: November 16)
    • Trillium Multipurpose Room 
  • December 6th  - 5 PM to 7 PM (Paper #4: December 13)
    • Trillium Multipurpose Room 

Reed College students are also eligible for up to one hour per week of one-on-one tutoring from an individual writing tutor. Individual writing tutors are eligible to assist students with any stage of the writing process, and with assignments in any discipline. Click on the individual tutoring page to start finding a writing tutor. Reed students can also use the Writing Center for writing support beyond the hour of weekly one-on-one tutoring.

Writing Support for Thesis

Thesising seniors can request a writing tutor pairing for weekly one-on-one support with their writing projects.  For more information, contact Amaan Mohiuddin, the tutor program coordinator.