Online Submission

Submit Your Paper for Online Feedback

Get written feedback from a Writing Hub tutor by submitting your draft online. This free service is available to all BGSU students, no matter your major or writing level.

Important: Submitting your paper automatically creates an “Online Appointment” in Navigate.
You do not need to attend this appointment.
Please do not cancel it, as canceling may delay feedback on your paper.

What to Expect

Availability

Online submissions are reviewed during normal university business hours. Papers are not reviewed on weekends, holidays, or during university breaks. The Learning Commons will be closed on Sunday, January 18th and Monday, January 19th for the holiday. We will resume services on Tuesday, January 20th. Enjoy your long weekend, Falcons. 

Feedback Timeline

Most students receive feedback within 48 hours.
Papers submitted on Fridays may not be reviewed until the following Monday.

Paper Length Guidelines

For papers longer than 6–8 pages, we recommend booking an in-person appointment for more detailed support.

Papers longer than 10 pages:

• Often require multiple submissions
• May take up to 72 hours for full feedback

Graduate Level Writing 

• For graduate level writing, including preliminaries, comprehensive exams, theses and dissertation work, please only submit 10-12 pages at a time to the online submission form. 
• Writing Staff can assist with writing mechanics, clarity, and formatting. Staff cannot assist with scholarly content.
• Where needed, we may ask students to provide the following "an email from their committee chair/advisor and graduate program coordinator describing what type of writing support is appropriate".

Privacy & Confidentiality

By submitting your paper, you consent to its use for internal training and educational purposes within The Writing Center and Learning Commons.

We will:

• Never publish your work without permission
• Never share personal information
• Protect your privacy at all times