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Not sure where to begin? Start by coming into the<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="/offices/learning-commons/writing-center/">UCM Writing Center</a>. It鈥檚 free and available to all UCM students&nbsp;at any stage of the writing process.&nbsp;Walk in visits are always welcome, but appointments are encouraged--especially near midterms and finals.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p xmlns:ouc="http://omniupdate.com/XSL/Variables"><strong>Online Writing Center</strong></p> <p xmlns:ouc="http://omniupdate.com/XSL/Variables">If you live off campus or your schedule doesn鈥檛 allow you to visit the Writing Center during center hours, try our Online Writing Lab (OWL). OWL allows you to submit your paper at any time and receive feedback within 48 business hours. Please note, we try our best to get back to you over the weekends, but sometimes we have a high inflow of requests. 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