Southern Utah University Writing Center

Where writers find readers…

How can we you?

So WHO should go to the Writing Center?

We can help We can help anyone at any anyone at any stage of the stage of the

writing process writing process on any project on any project from a class from a class essay to a essay to a

research project research project to a resume. to a resume.

Where writers find readers…

We can’t…

•Write your paper for you

•Provide a lot of help at the last minute

• Give you unlimited amounts of time

•Guarantee an “A” on your paper

How to Make an Appointment

• Come into the Writing Center (BC 204)

• Locate the appointment board on the east wall

• Sign up for an available appointment

• You can also call to schedule an appointment

•Walk-ins taken from 4:00-5:00.No appointment needed.

Reserved for Composition (ENGL

1010 and 2010) students ONLY

Available for anystudent appointment

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The Tutoring Session

• STEP 1: Fill out the WHITE form before you see the tutor.

• STEPS 2 and 3: Take the blank YELLOW form and the GREEN form with you to the tutor.

• If you wish to take notes from your tutoring session, we will provide you with a handy BLUE tracking form.

Writing Center Consultation Form

To use your time in the Writing Center effectively, please complete the following before visiting with a tutor:

Student Name:______________________________ Instructor’s Name: ___________________________________

Course: ________________________________ Date: __________ How many drafts have you written? ______

What’s the purpose and point of your paper?

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Next, circle one or two main issues that you might have with this assignment:

Confusion about assignment

Organizing the paper

Sentence style

Figuring out an idea

Developing the idea/ making the

paper long enough

Comma splices/ run-on sentences/

fragments Deciding on the paper’s point/ purpose/audience

Using and documenting sources

Grammar (specify:_____________)

Finally, what is your most pressing concern about your paper?

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Now you are ready to visit with a writing tutor. Make sure you show them this form, your assignment, and

the paper with which you need assistance. Tutor: __________________________________________

Consultant Evaluation

Please take a few minutes to fill out this response to our work today. Your comments will help me improve my consulting. Thanks!! Tutor’s name: ______________________________ Your name (optional):

Date: Your gender:

1. How helpful did you find your conversation with your tutor? (Please circle the rating that most closely indicates the way you feel.)

Very helpful Somewhat helpful Not very helpful

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2. From your point of view, what was the most important thing that happened during our

conversation?

3. How could your tutor improve his or her consulting?

4. How would you describe your conversation with your tutor? (Please circle all that apply or write in your own answer.)

Like a talk with a friend Like a talk with another student Like a talk with a store clerk Like a talk with a respected family member Like a talk with a teacher Like a talk with an editor Like a talk with a doctor Other (please explain)

5. Would you recommend the Writing Center to a friend?

Very strongly Somewhat strongly Wouldn’t recommend 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6. What other comments would you like to add?

SUU Writing Center -- Braithwaite 204 -- writingcenter@suu.edu -- Dr. Julie Simon, Director

SUU Writing Center Visit Notes

Student’s Name: _ __ _ ____ _ Tutor’s Name: _ __ ___ ____ ___ _ Instructor: _ _____ __ ____ _Course: _ ___ _ ____ ____ ___ ___ _ _ Date of Visit: _ _ __ __ ____ _Time in/Time out: _ _____ ___ ____ _ What we accomplished: _ _ __ ____ ___ ___ _ ____ ____ ___ ___ _ ____ ____ ___ ___ _ _______ ____ ___ ___ _ __ __ ____ ___ ___ _ ____ ____ ___ ___ _ _______ ____ ___ ___ _ ____ ____ ___ ___ _ ____ ____ ___ ___ _ ___ _ ___ ____ ___ ___ _ ____ ____ ___ ___ _ ____ ____ ___ ___ _ _______ ____ ___ ___ _ __ __ ____ ___ ___ _ ____ ____ ___ ___ _ ___ _ ___ ____ ___ ___ _ ____ ____ ___ ___ _ ____ ____ ___ ___ _ _______ ____ ___ ___ _ __ __ ____ ___ ___ _ ____ ____ ___ ___ _ ___

Writing Center Session Student Notes

Paper Topic_____________________ Professor______________________Tutor’s Name_____________________ Date of Visit__________________

What did I accomplish today?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

What will I do next?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________What questions do I still have?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

E-mail TutoringWe can respond to

questions about ideas, organization, and development. Send us your entire

paper (up to 5 pp.) as an attachment.

*Longer papers will take more time.

For more information about

e-mail tutoring, see our website.

Please send your paper at least 24 hours in advance. A writing

assistant will respond to you via e-mail within 48

hours. However, students who come in

are our top priority so it may take longer!

EASY TO USE!! All you need is an

internet connection and

an e-mail address.

(E-mail tutoring is for Composition Students ONLY)

Grammar Doctor

Submit SPECIFIC questions about

grammar problems in your writing for the Grammar Doctor to

answer.The Grammar Doctor will offer you tips and mini-lessons on how to

cure them.

No appointment necessary, but

please count on a 24-hour return time

for a response.

And remember…

Don’t be nervous!!

We are just regular old students…

What do you have to lose?

But there’s more!

• Numerous reference books about writing

• Tipsheets on various aspects of writing

• Computers and a printer

The Writing Center also has tools to help you

work on your writing

independently!

SUU Writing Center

Braithwaite 204Open Spring Semester

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00-5:00Tuesday, Thursday 9:00-5:00

http://suu.edu/hss/english/writingcenter

Phone: 865-8176E-mail: writingcenter@suu.edu