Enhance Writing Skills at the Writing Center
Visit the Writing Center at SJU for personalized assistance in all stages of the writing process. Improve your writing skills with guidance on brainstorming, organizing thoughts, and fixing errors. Make an appointment today to enhance your writing abilities across any form of written work.
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The Writing Center Thinking is an art And it is an art well worth learning, for every important thing we do is affected by our habits of mind. - The Art of Thinking Where: SJU QUAD 263 CSB HAB 103
Why visit the Writing Center? We help students become better writers We are resources in all stages of the writing process, from brainstorming to perfecting a final draft We do not proofread papers; we teach writers how to: Brainstorm Organize & clarify thoughts Recognize & fix grammatical errors
Its not just for English majors Or Communication majors Or troubled writers Or ESL writers Etc. Etc. It s for everyone!
Its for any & every form of written word We offer assistance with anything from artist statements to cover letters Our tutors specialize in a variety of fields listed on our website You can take advantage of each individual tutor s unique skill set
When can you visit the Writing Center? At any point in the writing process! Brainstorming Outlining Forming a thesis Writing Rewriting Rewriting Rewriting Editing
Howto make an appointment Search the hive csbsju in your favorite web browser Login to The Hive using your Canvas login info Click on Your Success Network Under Services, click on Writing Center Click on SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT Follow the prompts!
Make an appointment cont. Tip: Make appointment on the intended campus. Once you select a time slot you will find out whether it is at CSB or SJU, and then you can adjust if necessary. You ll receive an email of confirmation after you ve signed up. If you need to cancel, please cancel the appointment so that the time slot can be opened up for another writer. sure you re making the
Cancellations & missed appts. Schedule possible)! Throughout the year, the Writing Center becomes a busy place. In some cases, we may be fully booked for the upcoming few days. Take appointments seriously Writing Tutors and other students are disadvantaged by students who either cancel at the last minute or do not show up at all. In both these cases, other students are prevented appointments. If you miss three appointments, we ll send you a warning email. After five missed appointments, you ll be blocked from the online scheduler for two weeks. several days in advance (if from scheduling
Whatto bring Assignment or prompt Supporting materials (books, articles, other sources, etc.) Any text/brainstorming you ve written down in preparation Your questions An open mind and willingness to work
What to expect A good listener Questions answers & questions in return Instruction & direction Resources grammar drills, citation guides, etc. Encouragement A skilled reader because every writer needs a reader
The hierarchy of concerns Grammar, mechanics, word choice Sentences (clarity, length, variety) Coherence, style, audience, voice, paragraphs Purpose, thesis, ideas, organization, evidence We build from the bottom up!
Ultimately: Your tuition already pays for our services, so you might as well use the Writing Center!
Recap Who: Choose from about 15 tutors of varying specialties; if you don t click with one tutor, try another What: Bring supporting materials and an open mind, and you can expect a good listener who provides quality instruction When: Book a time slot at any point during the writing process Where: CSB - HAB 103 or SJU - ALCUIN 349 Why: For yourself. For your grade. Why not? How: Arrange an appointment through The Hive
