Refer a Student
We welcome referrals and work with writers at all levels of experience, across all majors. Peer writing consultants are trained to make appropriate suggestions and provide timely assistance. Faculty may also wish to give a writer specific written instructions about what the consultant should address.
Those looking to build several writing skills are encouraged to work with consultants regularly over a few conferences. We recommend focusing on 1-2 skills at a time, for example, one visit focused on breaking down assignments and pre-writing, another on paragraph structure, and a third on voice and punctuation.
Writers will have a record of their attended consultations in their student portal.
Consultants are available during scheduled drop-in hours in Boatwright Library 171A. Writers may also schedule appointments using our student portal (appointment availabilty will vary based on demand). Faculty may contact WLC Executive Director Marco Ortiz with inquiries about additional student support.
Potential Conference Topics:
Planning and Pre-Writing
- Understanding assignment instruction
- Utilizing effective pre-writing strategies
- Breaking down assignments into manageable tasks/creating a writing schedule
- Becoming familiar writing expectations within a field of study
Invention and Scope
Support and Argumentation
Documentation
- Determining appropriate quotation frequency and length
- Incorporation of quotes/using signal language
- Understanding a system of documentation (formatting, punctuation, etc.)
Organization and Clarity
- Using topic sentences
- Paragraph focus, length, and order
- Creating effective Introductions & Conclusions
Voice, Style, and Grammar
- Using an appropriate voice/style for the assignment's purpose and audience
- Sentence length and p
- Word usage
- Strengthening knowledge of English grammar rules