Come meet one of our professional staff and work-study students who will help you think critically about your writing so that you can plan, write, and revise more effectively.
Here is what our Writing Consultants can help you with:
- Any writing assignment, including essays, reflection papers, research papers, opinion papers, etc
- Brainstorming and choosing a topic
- Formulating a thesis statement
- Drafting and revising
- Grammar, punctuation, and word choice
- Organization of a paper
- Clarity, cohesion, and coherence
- Integrating source information
- Citing sources, plagiarism, and APA Style
What the Consultants Cannot Do:
- Write for you
- Act in place of your instructor
- Proofread and edit for you
- Provide ready answers
- Serve as writing experts
- Guarantee error-free writing or a perfect paper
- Promise high grades
- Perform miracles
Why use the service regularly?
Think of it like going to the gym. If you go once, you get some quick results: a one-day workout that keeps your body energized for one or two days. If you want to witness long-term results, you need frequent visits and professional guidance from a coach.
The Math and Writing Center is a space designed to help you exercise your mind. Attending one session will help you achieve only short-term goals. Visit the Center regularly, and you will start improving your skills that will help you improve your analytical thinking skills and learn strategies for learning independently.
How to Make the Most out of your Session
- Don’t wait until the last minute. Plan to visit the Center well in advance of your deadlines.
- When booking an appointment, be specific. Help our consultants serve you in the most effective way
When you come to a session, bring with you:
- Assignment instructions
- A printed or electronic copy of your work at any stage in the writing process
- Questions about the assignment or writing in general
- Your notes, outlines, sources, and related readings
- Your smile!