Conferences
FALL 2024 ASSISTANCE
Drop in to see us! You do not need an appointment to come in. Before you check our online portal listed lower on this page, note that we offer lots of drop-in hours. All Writing Consultants can help with general writing topics and FYS projects.
How To Find Us: We are in Boatwright, on the first floor. Walk past the circulation desk and head into the collaborative-study area. Look for the white board with the Consultants' names at office 171A to the right, as you enter the area.
Hours and Areas of Expertise For Exam Week
Sunday Dec. 8
noon-2pm: History, Leadership, Philosophy
Monday Dec. 9
10-noon: English, Health Studies
Tuesday Dec. 10
noon-2pm: Leadership, Philosophy, Psychology
2-4pm: Biology, Economics, English, PPEL
4-6pm: Biology, Economics, English, PPEL
Wednesday Dec. 11
3-4pm: History, English, Documentation, Professional Writing
8-10pm: Anthropology, Creative Writing, Geography
Thursday Dec. 12
10-noon: English, Health Studies
2-4pm: Chemistry, English, Physics, Biology
8-10pm: Anthropology, Creative Writing, Geography
Friday Dec. 13
noon-4pm: English, Entrepreneurship
Sunday Dec. 15
noon-2pm: History, Leadership, Philosophy
Monday Dec. 16
10-noon: English, Health Studies
How to Get Assistance
Drop in: Stop by Boatwright 171A any time we are open to see a Consultant or simply ask about our services.
Book Ahead: In addition to our weekly drop-in hours, appointments can be booked 24 hours to 30 days in advance. Log in to your WLC student portal to see what's available.
Consultants Assigned to Your Class? Log in to your WLC student portal to see what's available. You'll enter your class information.
How to Prepare For a Writing Conference
Students can request video conferences or come by in person. If you work with Consultants assigned to a class, log in to your WLC student portal to find a time to meet or submit your draft.
- Have a copy of your assignment for the Consultant and a draft you can share via Google Drive or as an e-mail attachment.
- Set aside some time. Normally, conferences should last 30-45 minutes. We will help everyone we can, on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Have a learning accommodation? Suspect you might need one? No need to disclose this, and we do not make referrals, but all Consultants now have neurodiversity training from Dr. Cort Schneider, UR's Director of Disability Services. Some Writing Consultants have additional training; if you want more information, contact Director Dr. Joe Essid.
- Writing a Junior or Senior Thesis? A few of our Consultants are, like you, working on them and can provide specialized help. Ask Director Dr. Joe Essid to put you in touch.
- English Language Learner? All Writing Consultants receive training, but we do have a few with advanced training from Director of English-Language Learning, Dr. Leslie Bohon. Please ask Director Dr. Joe Essid for more information.
- Know Your Professor's AI Policy: We will not use generative AI unless you tell us that your professor permits it. We will use Grammarly's non-AI features to help you with style, mechanics, and connecting ideas.
- Other questions? Please contact Director Dr. Joe Essid for more information.