Writing tips key to communicating effectively

Gonzalo Zepeda works at Lee College’s Writing Center.

“I wouldn’t say writing comes easy for me. I’m not a natural writer. But I do think I know what quality writing looks like. So I can apply that to my own writing and to help others.

“Through peer tutoring, I work with students through the whole process of writing a paper or an assignment for class. Any kind of writing really, from science to humanities to English or sometimes even resumes. I do get paid for it, but it’s also fulfilling for me to be able to help other people.

“At the same time, it’s taught me a lot about writing that maybe I didn’t recognize before. I kind of did intuitively, but didn’t understand why. It’s allowed me to better explain those concepts to other people, so they’ll understand why the concepts exist and how to use them to their benefit.

“Regardless of what major you’re going for, to be able to communicate effectively is really important. I’m glad that I’m able to help others with that.”

— Gonzalo Zepeda