The Writing Center is a satellite office of the Dean of the College. The Center is staffed by graduate students from a variety of academic disciplines. Staff members are experienced writers and teachers who participate in ongoing training in composition and Writing Center theory and practice. In addition to holding one-on-one conferences, Writing Center Associates offer various workshops on writing for interested groups.
Writing Center conferences generally last an hour. Experienced as well as inexperienced writers are encouraged to come to the Center with their writing concerns. Writing Center Associates are prepared to discuss all stages of the writing process, from finding a topic up through revision and editing strategies. Associates can help writers deal with writer's block, audience awareness, argumentation, organization, grammar, research skills, the conventions of academic writing, English as a Foreign Language, and issues of clarity and style.
Workshops
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Writing Center Workshops through the PASS Program - Spring 2008
Time Management for the Academic Essay
Tuesday, February 12th
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Rhode Island Hall, Room 001
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Book Publishing 101
Wednesday, February 20th
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Salomon Center, Room 203
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Writing a Philosophy Paper
Wednesday, February 20th
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Metcalf Chemistry, Room 305
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Pretend They’re in Their Underwear: How to Write and Deliver a Great Presentation
Tuesday, February 26th
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Barus & Holley, Room 190
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Outlining an Academic Essay in the Humanities
Tuesday, February 26th
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Rhode Island Hall, Room 001
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The Buck Starts Here: How to sell your ideas with a business plan
Tuesday, March 4th
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Barus & Holley, Room 190
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Writing About Media
Tuesday, March 4th
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Rhode Island Hall, Room 001
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Writing the Religious Studies Essay
Thursday, March 6
6:00-7:30pm
Metcalf Research Lab, Room 129
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Me Write Good: Science writing and publishing at the graduate level
Tuesday, March 18th
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Barus & Holley, Room 190
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