WRITING RESOURCES ON CAMPUS
Writing 1: Writing Culture | Student Handbook
The Writing Center The Writing Center offers free writing advice to all Washington University students. The tutors will work with students on any kind of writing or speaking project, including essays, writing assignments, personal statements, and oral presentations. They can help at any stage of the writing process, including brainstorming, developing and clarifying an argument, organizing evidence, or improving style. Instead of editing or proofreading papers, the tutors will emphasize the process of revision and teach students to edit their own work. The Writing Center also offers workshops on such topics as Writing about Literature and Writing a Research Paper. The Center is open Sunday through Thursday from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm and Friday from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Students are seen primarily by appointment, but walk-ins will be accepted as the schedule allows. To make an appointment, students can call 935-4981 or stop by the Writing Center in Eads Hall, Room 111. Writing Mentors at Cornerstone At Cornerstone, on the South 40 in Gregg Hall (just past the underpass), writing mentors are available on some weekday evenings to give you feedback on your writing, in any stage of your writing process. This is an especially good place to brainstorm a paper idea, tighten up a thesis statement, and work on organization. Check http://cornerstone.wustl.edu for Writing Help Desk hours. Writing Residential Peer Mentors (RPMs) The Writing RPM in your residence hall can also be a great resource, no matter what you are working on or what stage of the writing process you are in. Check the RPM office hours in the residence hall or online at http://cornerstone.wustl.edu. English Language Programs An unlimited number of hours of free help iwith writing assignments are available for undergraduates whose first language is not English. English Language Programs staff, in the Stix International House, will provide feedback on papers, and help students improve writing skills by discussing the papers with a focus on problem areas. To find out more about tutoring through English Language Programs, see their website: http://artsci.wustl.edu/~esl/tutorials.shtml.