Instructors will not work with ungraded papers for English Composition or take-home exams. A computer terminal is available for students working with an LDC writing instructor. During any hour the Writing Lab is open, students may ask to take a short diagnostic test to assess their grammar skills. A lab instructor will evaluate the students' answers and offer recommendations for instruction. Reading Instruction Individual or small-group instruction is available by appointment with a reading instructor.
Students learn to deal effectively and efficiently with college textbooks.
Students develop the ability to find and correct grammatical, mechanical, and careless errors in their writing. This series of hour-long workshops answers questions commonly asked about reading and writing. Current topics include Summary Writing, MLA and APA Documentation, Vocabulary, Spelling, Spelling with Spell Checkers, and Exit Test Preparation. Various workshops are offered at least twice each quarter. Students may attend the entire series or choose only those topics that mean their specific needs.