LAS In-Center Writing Support

In service to students and faculty across the University, the LAS provides peer tutors and professional instructors to assist with various aspects of the writing process for both undergraduate and graduate programs. During consultations with writing specialists and tutors, individuals may seek assistance and instruction in the following areas:

Understanding and approaching the requirements for assignments
  • Does the assignment require: analysis, definition, evaluation, summary, etc?
   
  • What are the criteria for: format, length, organization, etc?

Planning for the writing process
  • Strategies for conducting research and taking notes
     
  • Outlining ideas and information
     
  • Narrowing or broadening focus

Developing effective drafting and writing skills
  • Getting started; pre-writing techniques
     
  • Organizing: sentences, paragraphs, and essays

Presenting final written products
  • Developing writing through revision
     
  • Using appropriate documentation styles and formats:
AMA
APA
CBE
CM
MLA, etc

The LAS’s writing support program focuses on developing and improving the presentation of ideas and information. The instructors and tutors do not deal directly with the content of specific assignments or projects.

Students Will Receive

One-on-one tutorial time and/or small group writing conferences (appointment recommended).

Support in all areas of pre-writing, drafting, and revising.

Encouragement and guidance to become independent learners.

Writing Instructors and Peer Tutors Will

Conduct sessions in a timely and professional manner.

Assist with revising the presentation of ideas, not the content, in writing.

Consult with other writing faculty and the Coordinator as necessary.

Tutorial schedules that list the names, numbers, and subjects of instructors and peer tutors are available in the Learning Assistance Center, in the first floor stairway of Decary Hall, and on the UC Tutorial Schedule web site. Please contact Jamie Hibbard or Carole Rousselle with questions or concerns.

Initial contacts for writing support to UNE students via e-mail:

  jdaugherty@une.edu
jhibbard@une.edu
lpower@une.edu
   
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