The Writers’ Resource Center provides a welcoming and safe environment where all Rio students can receive instructional support to advance their writing, reading, and oral communication skills for academic and professional purposes.

WRC hours:

Monday and Wednesday 10am to 3pm;
Tuesday and Thursday 12pm to 3pm;
Friday 10am to 1pm
To contact the WRC, please call (562) 463-3122 or email us.

Located in room LR-118

Make an Appointment

To schedule an appointment, call the WRC during its hours of operation at (562) 463-3122. You can also schedule an appointment using your Rio email account.

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WRC services

  • Writing assistance
  • Conferencing sessions
  • Writing process help
  • Grammar review

Citation guides and resources

Depending on your professor or field of study, a specific citation style may be required when citing your sources. These are guides created by the library on the most commonly used citation styles.

In addition to the citation handouts, Purdue Owl gives an expanded guide and explanation on each citation style and more: