Friday 9a.m.-2 p.m. In accordance with the Center's long standing policies, staff members do not copy, edit, or grade papers, nor are they authorized to read and respond to an essay unless the author is present to discuss it. Rather, they will talk with you about the particular piece of writing you need help with, ask you questions about such matters as purpose, audience, and organization, and assist you in identifying and determining the causes of any errors in grammatical usage, punctuation, or mechanics. Since meaningful revision requires both time and reflection, we ask that you schedule your Writing Center appointment at least 24 hours before your paper is due. The Writing Center provides tutoring for a variety of disciplines.
Students can schedule appointments or walk in for help at any stage in the writing process.
Research workshops are also available for all interested students, faculty, and staff. The Writing Center offers workshops on topics such as preparing a preliminary bibliography, taking notes, avoiding plagiarism, documenting sources, and compiling a works cited page. The Writing Center also offers small group workshops tailored to students' needs. Students meet with a graduate assistant on a weekly basis to strengthen their composing, revising, and editing skills. These students must attend the POS sessions in order to pass ENGL 1100.