The OWL tutor is not available on weekends or on school holidays. Teachers can send assignment information to Writing Center tutors by using the OWL's convenient email form . The message board provides an environment for students, tutors, and teachers to discuss various writing topics. Anyone can post a message to ask a question, start a discussion, or offer an opinion. The chat room allows a tutor and a student to have a real-time online conference.
Teachers can also use the chat room to conduct an online class discussion.
When you are in the chat room, your name will appear in the column on the right. The names of anyone else in the chat room will also appear in that column. To send a message, make sure the cursor is in the narrow, horizontal box near the bottom of the screen. Once the cursor appears there, type a message and hit return to send it. Sometimes you will get a message that says the connection is closed.