Essay organization takes time, said Kelly McKee, UWC associate director. It s never too early or too late to visit the writing center. Two or three revisions per paper is not uncommon. One session at the writing center may not be enough. If time allows, tutors will accompany students to the computer lab and show them how to get the most of the word processing programs.
New software is on the way, promising to make a more interactive process.
In many case, they feel it s to much work to make the sort of global revisions that would improve the quality of their writing. Composing on a computer allows one to do more than make superficial changes. We can help students become more familiar with the computeras a writing tool, show how to use its functions effectively so their time is productive. Members of the MTSU teaching staff visit the Writing Center for help, too. We try to coordinate with the instructors, let them know what we re doing.