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Writing Center

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The Writing Center is located in the lobby of the Pauline Joyce Fine Arts Building

 

Writing Center Schedule

Day

Hours
Monday  
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM &
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM &
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday

 
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM &
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM &
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday

8:00 AM - 1:00 PM &
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM &
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM &
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Friday  
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM &
10:30 AM - 3:15 PM

To find the Writing Center Zoom schedule and request an appointment, log in to Canvas, click "Writing Center" under your list of courses.

 

What We Do:

  • Discuss the assignment with you
  • Work with you to brainstorm topics
  • Work with you to create an outline
  • Help you improve organization & clarity
  • Review basic grammar & punctuation rules
  • Discuss key concepts of "good" writing
  • Read aloud with you & discuss your written piece
  • Give you feedback on your writing
  • Guide you to effectively rewrite & revise your work
  • Help you develop skills to critique & evaluate your own writing style
  • Provide handouts that review basic writing skills & rules 

What We Don't Do:

  • Proofread your paper, marking errors
  • "Fix" problems without your input
  • Write or rewrite your paper for you

When attending the Writing Center always bring the following when you attend the Writing Center:

  • Your instructor's assignment sheet
  • Any handouts & notes related to the assignment
  • Specific questions about your writing
  • 2 printed copies of your draft without written edits