How to Make an appointment
- Go to TutorTrac, our online appointment scheduling system: http://sututor.stanford.edu.
- Select either "Oral Communication: Hume" or "Writing: Hume" (labeled "Center:")
- If you have trouble making a tutoring appointment, please email humecenter@stanford.edu.
- For more instructions, view How to schedule an appointment in SUTutor.
- In Autumn, Writing Center appointments are available from Sept. 23 to Dec. 9.
- In Autumn, Oral Communication appointments are available from Sept. 30 to Dec. 4.
Writing Appointments
Writing consultants are expert writers and experienced, trained tutors who can help students at any stage of the writing process on any writing assignment. Undergraduate and graduate students can sign up for 120 minutes of tutoring per week, scheduled for 30 or 60 minutes. You do not need to have a draft written to meet with a tutor. We can work with you on:
- Brainstrorming
- Narrowing down a topic
- Organization
- Research skills
- Idea integration
- Transitions
- Style
- See a list of current appointment-based writing consultants.
- See a list of current appointment-based digital media consultants.
- You can also see a drop-in writing tutor any time the Center is open, no appointment necessary.
- Please read this document that explains the Writing Center policies and procedures.
Oral Communication Appointments
Oral Communication Tutors (OCTs), a highly-trained group of student consultants, are available to meet with students during regularly-scheduled shifts from Wednesday of Week 2 through Week 10 each quarter. OCTs are also available during Summer Quarter and by request during intersession weeks. Appointments are 45 minutes in duration; if you're rehearsing a talk that's 20 minutes or longer, we recommend scheduling two back-to-back sessions (for 1.5 hours total).
- To request a meeting with a lecturer from the Oral Communication Program, please submit the form https://www.stanford.edu/dept/undergrad/webforms/CTL/secure/OCPapptrequest.fb at least 3 business days in advance.
Appointment Topics
Meet with an OCT to:
- Brainstorm
- Rehearse your presentation
- Videotape your speech
- Design effective visual aids
- Reduce speech anxiety
- Practice for your job interview
The Center
All appointments take place in the Hume Center for Writing and Speaking in Building 250. The following equipment is available during appointments:
- Projection screen
- Podium and whiteboard
- Wireless presentation remote
- Videocamera
- Laptop
The Center also has a library of public speaking materials, including instructional videos, archives of effective talks, and books on speech-related issues.
