At the Writing Center we deal with the following types of papers (please note that we do not specialize in particular subjects):
* We do not deal with materials related to job hunting. For these matters, please consult with the Career Center.
Free.
* (online sessions) The writer is responsible for any device used during the session, such as microphone, camera, internet connection etc.
Writers are free to choose their reservation time and session type.
1 | EE | To discuss a paper written in English while speaking in English |
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2 | EJ | To discuss a paper written in English while speaking in Japanese |
3 | JJ | To discuss a paper written in Japanese while speaking in Japanese |
4 | JS | To discuss a paper written in Japanese while speaking in Japanese with a specialist in Japanese grammar (For international students and beginners of Japanese) |
5 | CW | To discuss a creative writing paper written in English while speaking in English (We do not deal with creative writing papers written for commercial purposes) |
Monday through Friday during term time.
Monday (afternoon) and Tuesday- online sessions
Wednesday to Friday – face-to-face sessions
Face-to-face sessions (Wed to Fri)
Class period | Session time |
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2nd Period | 10:40 – 11:25 |
11:25 – 12:10 | |
Lunch | 12:15 – 13:00 |
3rd Period | 13:00 – 13:45 |
13:45 – 14:30 | |
4th Period | 14:45 – 15:30 |
15:30 – 16:15 | |
5th Period | 16:30 – 17:15 |
Online sessions (Mon 3rd and 4th period only, Tue)
Class period | Session time |
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2nd Period | 10:40 – 11:25 |
Lunch | 12:15 – 13:00 |
3rd Period | 13:45 – 14:30 |
4th Period | 15:30 – 16:15 |
*TWIns Campus Branch, Building 50, Room 02C502 (closed from 2017 Autumn Semester)
Both online and face-to-face sessions can be booked in advance through the web.
The booking process is different depending on the type of session.
For online sessions
Online sessions can only be booked in advance through the web. The booking process is divided in two different and essential parts.
To learn how to book an online session, check the section “① Choose the desired session through MyWaseda (Step 01 ~ Step 11) “, then the section “② Online Session: Fill in the Reception Form with the necessary data (Step 12~Step 14)”, then the section “From Online Reservation to Having an Online Session.”
For Face-to-Face Sessions
Face-to-face sessions can be booked in advance through the web. We also accept walk-ins on the same day if there are open sessions slots.
The booking process is divided in two different and essential parts.
To learn how to book an online session, check the section “① Choose the desired session through MyWaseda (Step 01 ~ Step 11) “, then the section “③ Face-to-face Session: Fill in the Reception Form with the necessary data (Step 15~ Step 17), then the section “From Online Reservation to Having a Face-to-Face Session.”
You can find a step-by-step explanation here below.
Choose the desired session date. The system is the same for both types of session.
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Access MyWaseda.![]() |
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![]() Click “Classes” on the menu on the top (if you’re a faculty member etc. and do not see the “Schedule Tutoring Sessions” under the “Classes” tab, please choose “Research” instead). |
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![]() For Online Sessions: please choose “Online Session”. Please ignore the “(Old) Online Session” field. |
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![]() Confirm again that the time and date are that of the reservation you chose. Please note: your reservation is not complete yet. |
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Cancelling a reservation for a session |
![]() Please login to MyWaseda in the same way you would to choose a session. Then access the “Reservation Situation” page. When you click the ● of the time slot of your desired session from the summary of this page, the reservation will be cancelled and the message “The reservation has been cancelled” will appear on the screen. Confirm that the ● for your reservation time has become a ○. You can cancel through MyWaseda until 24 hours before the session. Cancelling a reservation later than 24 hours before the session If you want to cancel a session after the 24 hours mark has passed, please fill the Cancellation Form at this link. |
After choosing the desired session, you will receive an automated e-mail from the Writing Center with a link to the Reception Form.
Please fill the form with the necessary data. The deadline for submission is 9 AM of the day of the session (for sessions on Monday, the deadline is Monday 12 AM ).
You will receive a reminder e-mail from the Writing Center reception at your Waseda e-mail address on the evening before the session (or around 10 AM of the same day for Monday sessions), with instructions on how to submit the paper/materials.
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Click on the link you received in the e-mail and access the Reception Form. |
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![]() You will receive a reminder e-mail from the Writing Center reception at your Waseda e-mail address on the evening before the session (around 10 AM of the same day for Monday sessions). The e-mail will indicate how to submit the paper/materials. Please submit them by the session’s starting time. |
After choosing the desired session, you will receive an automated e-mail from the Writing Center with a link to the Reception Form.
Please fill the form with the necessary data by 9AM of the day of the session.
Please make sure to come to the Writing Center with a printed copy of the paper/materials you would like to discuss during the session.
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Click on the link you received in the e-mail and access the page. |
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Step 01. ‘ I want to use the Writing Center’ |
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Step 02. Online reservation |
Click here for online reservations from MyWaseda. Check “① Choose the desired session through MyWaseda (Step 01 ~ Step 11) ” and “② Online Session: Fill in the Reception Form with the necessary data (Step 12~Step 14)” above for details on how to book an online session.
For online sessions, you will receive a link to the online session room via e-mail around 1 hour before the session starting time. 5 minutes before the starting time of the session, click on the link to access the session room and have the online session. |
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Step 03. Enter the online session room using the link in the e-mail |
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Step 04. Having the online session |
One session is 45 minutes. Click here for details on a session. |
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Step 05. Filling the evaluation form |
After the session has ended, please fill out the evaluation form. The link will be in the e-mail you received earlier.
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Step 01. ‘ I want to use the Writing Center’ |
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Step 02. Online reservations |
Click here for online reservations from the MyWaseda. Check “① Choose the desired session through MyWaseda (Step 01 ~ Step 11) ” and “③ Face-to-face Session: Fill in the Reception Form with the necessary data (Step 15~ Step 17)” above for details on how to book a face-to-face session.
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Step 03. Going to the Center at your reserved time |
We recommend you come to the Center 5 minutes before your session starts. The Center staff will greet you when you arrive. We kindly ask you to wear a mask when you come to the Writing Center and to disinfect your hands at the entrance. Your temperature might also be taken. If you’re feeling unwell and/or if you have symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat etc. , please refrain from coming to the Center. See the section “Absences/Cancelling a reservations” for instructions on how to cancel your session. |
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Step 04. At the Writing Center reception |
Please make sure to bring a printed version of your paper/materials. We will not accept paper/materials on USB keys. The staff will make a copy of the paper/materials for the tutor. |
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Step 05. Meeting the tutor |
The reception staff will introduce you to the tutor and the session will begin. |
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Step 06. Having a session |
One session is 45 minutes. Click here for details on a session. |
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Step 07. The end of the session |
Please fill out an evaluation of the session after it ends. The evaluation of the session will be online and you will be able to access it through a QR code or link that will be provided. Please fill the form and click on “Submit” at the bottom of the page. |
If you make no contact via e-mail and you miss the session or you are late for more than 15 minutes from the session starting time, we will consider the session as a ‘no show’. Please note that if you do not show up without notice for more than three times in a semester, you will be unable to take any sessions at the Writing Center for that semester. Other writers will not be able to take a session in the time slot you reserved, so please use the service responsibly.
If you encounter connection problems etc. during online sessions, please make sure to contact the Writing Center. In addition, we kindly ask you to refrain from coming to the Writing Center for face-to-face sessions if you have symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat etc.: if you’re feeling unwell, please cancel your session.
Please login to MyWaseda in the same way you would to choose a session. Then access the “Reservation Situation” page. When you click the ● of the time slot of your desired session from the summary of this page, the reservation will be cancelled and the message “The reservation has been cancelled” will appear on the screen. Confirm that the ● for your reservation time has become a ○.
You can cancel through MyWaseda until 24 hours before the session.
If you want to cancel a session after the 24 hours mark has passed, please fill the Cancellation Form at this link.