Winners of the 2022 Paul Simon Essay Contest

The LLCC Writing Center would like to thank all students who submitted essays for the Paul Simon Essay Contest along with all the faculty and staff who helped promote the contest and encouraged students to participate.
Please join us in congratulating the local LLCC winners of the 2022 Paul Simon Essay Contest:
  • First place: Lana Johnson
  • Second place: Plamedi Izuba
  • Third place: Raegan Martyn
  • Fourth place: Jonohn Stainback
As our first place winner, Lana Johnson’s essay will be forwarded on to the statewide competition for the chance to win a $500 scholarship for the fall 2022 semester.
All of our winners will also receive prizes courtesy of the LLCC Foundation and the LLCC Bookstore.

Paul Simon Essay Contest submissions due March 16

Please encourage students to submit an essay in this year’s Paul Simon Essay Contest. Essays should consist of 500 typed words on the topic “How My Community College Changed My Life” and are due no later than 3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16.

Students can schedule appointments in the LLCC Writing Center to get help planning and revising their essays for the contest. The top LLCC essay submission will be forwarded on to the statewide competition for a chance to win a $500 scholarship for the fall 2022 semester. See the attached flyer for more information about submissions and prizes.

2022 Paul Simon-flyer

Paul Simon Essay Contest

Please encourage students to submit an essay in this year’s Paul Simon Essay Contest. Essays should consist of 500 typed words on the topic “How My Community College Changed My Life” and are due no later than 3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16.

Students can schedule appointments in the LLCC Writing Center to get help planning and revising their essays for the contest. The top LLCC essay submission will be forwarded on to the statewide competition for a chance to win a $500 scholarship for the fall 2022 semester. See the attached flyer for more information about submissions and prizes.

2022_PaulSimon-flyer

Flash fiction story contest deadline extended to March 3

Due to the weather closures last week, the LLCC Writing Center is extending the deadline for submissions to the flash fiction story contest for International Writing Centers Week until Thursday, March 3.

Please encourage your students to show their love for the Writing Center. They can:

  • Stop by the Writing Center to enjoy some sweet treats.
  • Enter our flash fiction story contest for a chance to win a Quiznos gift card.
  • Schedule appointments while they are in the center to get help with any academic or personal writing projects they may be working on.

For more information see the attached flyer or contact the Writing Center at 217-786-2341.

International Writing Centers Week Flyer

International Writing Centers Week

Please encourage your students to show their love for the LLCC Writing Center this week during International Writing Centers Week. Students can stop by the Writing Center to enjoy some sweet treats and enter our flash fiction story contest for a chance to win a Quiznos gift card. Students are also encouraged to schedule appointments while they are in the center to get help with any academic or personal writing projects they may be working on. For more information see the attached flyer or contact the Writing Center at 217-786-2341.

International Writing Centers Week Flyer

Writing Center spring 2022 hours, services

The LLCC Writing Center looks forward to collaborating with you this semester!

Hours

Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Services

Writing Tutoring

The Writing Center is a place for students to brainstorm and invent ideas; to draft, revise and edit; to collaborate with professionals; to get feedback; and much, much more. We are available to help students with any writing task for any class at any stage of the writing process. Both in-person and  Zoom appointments are available.

Classroom Visits

If you assign any type of writing in your courses, Writing Center specialists are available to visit your classroom in person, remotely via Zoom, or via a video presentation you can link in Canvas. If there are other ways the Writing Center can support your students, please let us know.

Embedded Tutoring

The Writing Center is excited to announce that we are currently piloting a new embedded tutoring program that embeds writing tutors in writing intensive courses. If you would like more information on this initiative or if you are interested in participating in this program, please contact us.

Contact Us

Phone: 217-786-2341
Email: writing.center@llcc.edu

Writing Center stationed in A. Lincoln Commons Monday and Tuesday

The LLCC Writing Center will offer a mobile location on Monday, Dec. 13, and Tuesday, Dec. 14, in A. Lincoln Commons. A Writing Center specialist will be available to answer quick questions between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Monday and between noon and 3 p.m. on Tuesday. It is first come, first served. A limited number of 30-minute appointments are also available Monday-Wednesday of finals week. As usual, students should call 217-786-2341 to reserve a spot for those.