The Writing Center
Whether you are working on an essay, report, research paper, poem, short story, resume, The Writing Center can help.
To make an appointment, either stop by the Tutorial Center Office in the lower level of McCutchan Hall or call 472-1230.
We Can Help You
- Discover ideas before you start writing
- Develop ideas while working on a draft
- Write clearly and grammatically
- Learn how to revise and edit a paper
- Use a word processor as a writing tool
| Hours | |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Thursday | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
| Friday | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
To Help Us Help You
- Stop by during each stage of your writing process: planning, composing, revising, and editing.
- Come to the Writing Center with information about your assignment; if your instructor gave you an assignment sheet, please bring it along. Check with your professor if you have any questions about it.
- You may consult us before you start writing to discuss ideas and readings that you will be writing about.
- Do not wait until the last minute. Bring your working draft in early enough to allow ample time to revise and edit your work.
- Consider using a word processor in the Writing Center as you write your paper; then you can ask for assistance whenever you need it.
What Will This Cost You?
NOTHING. We will work with all University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students free of charge.
Services and Staff
The Writing Center is a tutoring center for all kinds of writing needs. Located in the bottom level of McCutchan Hall, its staff consists good writers and friendly critics who are eager to help you find ways to improve your writing.
Writing Center Tutors
(Back
from left) Jordan, Philip, Andrew
(Front from left)
Shannon, Janina,
Kimberly
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Writing Center Spring 2010 (beginning February) |
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|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10-11 a.m. | Kimberly |
| 12-2 p.m. | Kimberly | |
| 2-3:30 p.m. | Andrew | |
| 4-5 p.m. | Shannon | |
| 5-7 p.m. | Philip | |
| Tuesday | 10-11 a.m. | Shannon |
| 11-1 p.m. | Andrew | |
| 1-2 p.m. | Kimberly | |
| 2-5 p.m. | Shannon | |
| 5-7 p.m. | Philip | |
| Wednesday | 10-11 | Janina |
| 12-2 p.m. | Kimberly | |
| 2-3:30 p.m. | Andrew | |
| 4-6 p.m. | Shannon | |
| Thursday | 10-11 a.m. | Shannon |
| 11-1 p.m. | Andrew | |
| 1-5 p.m. | Jordan | |
| Friday | 10-3 p.m. | Jordan |
Educational Philosophy
Our first tenet is to emphasize the process of composition. Thoughtful reading of material, brainstorming for ideas and writing from a plan are essential preparations for a first draft. We also stress that such a draft is only the beginning of a revising process that culminates in a carefully edited and proofread paper. In brief, we discourage all forms of hasty and ill-considered work.
Our second belief is that the responsibility for developing, rewriting and editing a paper remains at all times with the student. We do not proofread papers. Students cannot drop off their work and later pick it up corrected. On the contrary, they must make an active commitment to the tutor and the work at hand. Further, tutors do not go over the entire paper with students but selectively call attention to typical problems, suggest solutions, and leave the tutees with the responsibility for revising adequately.
A third tenet concerns tutorial neutrality. While consulting with students about their writing assignments, tutors do not speculate about the grade a person might receive on a particular revision and do not discuss either the merits of the instructors' grading systems or the quality of their assignments.
Finally, we believe that the Writing Center serves the entire university student community. Staff members not only assist individuals who want to improve their basic writing skills but also consult with undergraduates and graduate students who wish to refine their already developed style.
For an online writer's handbook and other internet writing sites, go to www.wisc.edu/writing