Online Writing Lab
Welcome to The OWL!
The OWL offers online writing assistance to all GGU students, via email: both undergraduate and graduate students may submit work for ANY course at GGU.
Submission Guidelines
- Please limit submissions to 750 words, maximum (about 3 pages, total).
- Limit submissions to 3 within a 24-hour period.
Submission Form
- Use the submission form EACH time you submit a paper, or portion of a paper.
- Fill out the form completely: you MUST include your instructor's email address.
- Identify ONE category for tutor feedback: grammar and mechanics; organization and development; or documentation.
- Please submit only .doc files, not .docx files
Hours & Availability
- The OWL is open around the clock: you may submit your paper at any time.
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Papers are returned within 24-48 hours of submission.
- Only GGU students enrolled in GGU courses may submit work to the OWL.
- Exception: Students and alumni may submit resumes, cover letters, and other career-related documents.
Feedback vs. Editing
- OWL tutors provide feedback and highlight specific problems in a student's work.
- It is a student's responsibility to incorporate the tutors' comments and feedback into his/her own writing.
- OWL Tutors do not "correct" errors or edit papers.
OWL Resources
Created by Adjunct English Professor Gwen Buffington Ball for the Golden Gate University community. Please email her with comments and suggestions at
gball@ggu.edu.
Prospective Students
