The Daily Illini Printer-friendly version A new Web site could boost students' grades by critiquing their papers for a small fee, but students say they can get the same service on campus for free. The fee is based on the type of service students select. If they choose the Tuner, the critic will make minor changes, and if students need serious revisions, they can select the Major Revamper. Papers will be returned within 24 hours, according to the site.
Students can also select a rush service so that their papers are returned within three hours.
Some students said they wouldn't use the service because they prefer to have roommates or teaching assistants critique their papers for free. The Writer's Workshop is located at the Undergraduate Library and critiques students' papers for free. Students should make an appointment two or three days in advance, said Steve Lamos, acting director of the Writer's Workshop. He added that students learn from the process because they sit down with the critic and go over the paper. Lamos said many Web sites offer free critiques.