The Writing Center

Where:SJU – QUAD 263CSB – HAB 103

“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

Who:

Why visit theWriting 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

It’s not just for English majors

Or Communication majorsOr “troubled” writers

Or ESL writersEtc.

Etc.

It’s for everyone!

It’s 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

How to makean appointment

Go to CSB/SJU website Click A-Z index, then W for “Writing Centers” Enter your username and password. If you are

using a computer that is not connected to the school system, put AD\ in front of your name. (Note the backslash.) If your name is Jane A. Doe, then your username will be AD\jadoe

Click “online scheduler” Enter your username and password Never visited the Writing Center before? Register

a new account!

Make an appointment cont. Once in the online scheduler:

White slots are open Blue slots are occupied Yellow slots indicate your appointments

Tip: Make sure you’re making the appointment on the intended campus. At the top of the page, a dropdown arrow box allows you to switch between campuses.

Click the white slot and enter your information (time, class, professor, what you want to work on).

You’ll then receive an email of confirmation. If you need to cancel, revisit the scheduler.

Cancellations & missed appts. Schedule several days in advance (if

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 from scheduling 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.

What to 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 expectA good listenerQuestions—answers & questions in

return

Instruction & directionResources—grammar drills, citation

guides, etc.

EncouragementA skilled reader—because every

writer needs a reader

The hierarchy of concerns

We build from the bottom up!

Purpose, thesis, ideas, organization, evidence  

Coherence, style, audience, voice, paragraphs

Sentences (clarity, length, variety) 

Grammar, mechanics, word

choice

Ultimately:

Your tuition already pays for our services, so you might as well

use the Writing Center!

Recap Who: Choose from more than 25 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; SJU - QUAD 263 Why: For yourself. For your grade. Why not? How: Arrange an appointment through our online

scheduler

Thanks for

your time!