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Included below is a list of OWL video offerings for instructors, all of which are accessible via the  

Writing Lab Promotional Videos  

  • Two experienced writing lab tutors describe how the Writing Lab can help ICaP graduate instructors with the difficult work of teaching.

  • Six undergraduate tutors share their experiences in the Writing Lab. Intended to promote the Writing Lab to undergraduates who might otherwise be unaware of its services.

WCOnline Help for Clients   

  • Introduces undergraduate students to the WCOnline platform, which the Writing Lab uses to manage appointments. Covers the basics of signing in, selecting the desired services, and scheduling an appointment. Also outlines the differences between online tutoring and e-tutoring.

  • Intended as a supplement to “Getting Started.” Walks through the answers to common questions about WCOnline-based tutoring in order to help student clients get the most out of their tutoring sessions.

  • A brief exploration of things undergraduate clients can do to make tutoring sessions smooth and productive.

Writing Lab History & Background Information


  • This documentary-style video, commissioned for the 25th anniversary of the OWL, covers the history of the site and explains the changes it has undergone since 1994.


  • These videos, commissioned for the 20th anniversary of the OWL, feature interviews with the site’s founders and important figures in Writing Lab history.


  • A collection of older videos intended to explain the existence and purpose of the Writing Lab to undergraduates. Features interviews with Writing Lab staff and visitors.