By LyNae Golder Why should you schedule an appointment at the writing center? There are several reasons why writers may not think to schedule an appointment with the University Writing Center (UWC). Former consultant, Hannah Hallock, shares some of the reasons in her blog post, “The Misconceptions of the University Writing Center …
Read MoreBy LyNae Golder Do you want to schedule an appointment at the University Writing Center (UWC), but don’t know how? You’re in the perfect spot to find out. At the UWC, our undergraduate, graduate, and faculty consultants provide a space that allows writers to discuss their writing and grow in their writing practices. Our …
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W397/597: Writing Center Theory and Practice Practicum WHO IS ELIGIBLE? You are eligible if you have completed W131 or W140 or its equivalent. You do not have to be an English major to apply – the UWC welcomes students from all disciplines – variation strengthens the UWC’s ability to work with writers. WHAT ARE THE …
Read MoreSpotlighting New Consultants in The Center: John The beginning of the semester is always energizing and full of opportunities – especially when that semester is the Spring semester. We begin to shake off the affects of seasonal depression, warm weather is only a few months away, and we get to meet new people who may …
Read MoreSpotlighting New Consultants in The Center: Oriana The beginning of the semester is always energizing and full of opportunities – especially when that semester is the Spring semester. We begin to shake off the affects of seasonal depression, warm weather is only a few months away, and we get to meet new people who may …
Read MoreSpotlighting New Consultants in The Center: Monica The beginning of the semester is always energizing and full of opportunities – especially when that semester is the Spring semester. We begin to shake off the affects of seasonal depression, warm weather is only a few months away, and we get to meet new people who may …
Read MoreSpotlighting New Consultants in The Center: LyNae The beginning of the semester is always energizing and full of opportunities – especially when that semester is the Spring semester. We begin to shake off the affects of seasonal depression, warm weather is only a few months away, and we get to meet new people who may …
Read MoreBy Zoe Hanquier I have been a consultant at the Writing Center since January 2020, and now I am on the cusp of graduation and have been stressing the past few months over my applications to MFA programs in creative writing. I wasn’t sure where to begin with the process and the looming portfolio I …
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Resources for the Writing Process: What is the Writing Process? (Part 1 of 5) by Nathan Marquam When I try to get writers to engage more thoughtfully with how their writing process works, overwhelmingly, the response I get is “I don’t have time to think about how I write—I have too much of it …
Read More**Content warning: This article contains references to discrimination, stigmatization, microaggressions, and other forms of violence against people on the basis of race, disability, and other social statuses.** Words Matter: Why I Embrace Anti-Ableist Language: by Catkin O’Grady Ableist language–we see it, hear it, and sometimes even use it ourselves, often without realizing that we’re doing …
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