Writing Center
Services Available: for Students
How can we help you?
Since you set the agenda for your Writing Center appointment, that's a question you can answer for yourself! You might consider the following list, however, as you decide to set your priorities. We might help you:
Figure out the assignment
Develop and organize your ideas before you start your paper
Understand the needs and expectations of your audience
Test and assert your ideas with the help of research
Create a strong introduction and conclusion
Write an effective thesis statement
Plan a logical organizational structure
Develop your ideas and arguments and make them clear
Consider multiple perspectives
Cite sources
Edit for common grammar problems
Develop a strong and interesting academic voice
What we cannot do!
We can't write your paper for you. In fact we respect your ideas so much that we try to keep our hands off your paper. Instead we try to respond to your questions and concerns and to offer our expert opinion when you want it.
We can't give you a lot of help if you wait until the last minute to come to see us. To get the maximum benefit of our services, try to schedule your appointment several days in advance of your deadline.
Because we have so many clients, we can't offer you unlimited help. We ask you to limit your appointments to three per week. During peak times (midterm and finals), we may have to restrict appointment to one per week.
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