What is a Conference?

A conference is an informal conversation about writing. We will explore ways to improve a student's overall writing skills. Since we do not proofread or edit for students, consultants will instead teach proofreading and editing techniques. The goal: make a better writer for the long term.

What does the Writing Center do?

• Help with invention techniques such as brainstorming and freewriting.
• Help students understand an assignment and instructor's expectations.
• Provide constructive feedback on student writing.
• Offer guidance with organization.
• Help develop better research and documentation skills; avoid plagiarism.
• Offer encouragement and support.

What we don't do?

• We won't do a student's work.
• We won't offer opinions about or suggest a grade on an essay you bring in for discussion.
• We won't proofread or edit.
• We won't take responsibility for any stage of a student's work.