The 写作中心 offers its services in both face-to-face and virtual formats.
Students may make appointments with us via WCOnline, and our consultants will provide feedback face-to-face or via email. Students can also schedule a video conference to talk with a consultant; conferencing options include video with screenshare, audio, 和实时聊天. Phone calls can also be arranged by request.
为学生
Students are encouraged to stop by and work with 写作 Consultants in order to learn writing skills.
The Lindenwood 写作中心 can help students:
- Narrow down topic choices
- Develop a working thesis statement
- 组织大纲
- Organize a rough draft
- 支持论文
- Integrate source material
- Integrate other information
- Integrate documentation
The 写作 Consultants will also show students how to:
- Revise a rough draft
- Find grammatical errors
- Recognize areas that need rewording
- Format a works cited/resources page
The following are some common assignments or topics we can assist with:
- 传统的论文
- ppt
- 创意写作
- Journals and responses
- Bibliographies and outlines
- Anything written for which we can reasonably give feedback regarding its formatting, 语法, 语法, 组织, and/or general readability
- Brainstorming sessions
Please keep in mind that if you elect to use the emailed feedback option, the asynchronous nature means that our consultants will be taking these assignments on a first come, 先得制. This creates a turnaround time when compiled with a consultant’s other responsibilities. While we will be providing feedback as soon as possible, papers that are 10 pages or fewer may see up to a 48-hour return time, and papers over 10 pages could see up to a 72-hour return time—the longer the paper, the longer the return time may be. Be aware of this when booking your appointment.
Additionally, please note that 写作 Consultants cannot start a paper for a student. The 写作 Consultant’s role is to help students improve writing skills by answering questions regarding writing mechanics, 组织, 清晰, 和文档. The 写作 Consultant will not simply “fix” the paper for the student seeking assistance or necessarily comment on every individual error. This includes addressing every spelling error, 语法错误, rewording a thesis statement, or corrections otherwise. The 写作中心’s services are provided to teach students how to identify and correct these issues themselves. The 写作中心 cannot guarantee an "A" letter grade on reviewed papers. The accuracy of the content of the paper is the responsibility of the student; the consultants are not specialists in content and provide their feedback from the point of view of an outside, 无知的观众.
为教师
写作中心 staff members are available to give presentations on writing-related subjects in person or via pre-recorded videos for you and your classes. We can also offer presentations in a live virtual format via Teams. Depending on your class format and schedule, you may email the 写作中心 to discuss subject matter and delivery format options.
请填写 Presentation Request Form if you would be interested in our services. If you have any questions, please email Director 苏珊Edele at sedele@usa42.com.
Additionally, you can find 写作中心 resources in the Canvas Commons covering these subjects:
- Formatting and citation styles
- 剽窃
- 创意写作
- 身临其境的读者
In the Commons, simply search "Lindenwood University" in order to find our modules.
