What We Do The Center for Writers serves the North
Dakota State University community by providing free writing assistance to students, faculty, and staff in all departments at all levels:– by providing a supportive environment where
writers and readers work one-on-one or in small groups
– by respecting students’ content knowledge and ownership of their documents as we offer advice
Center for Writers - http://www.ndsu.edu/cfwriters
Administrators
Director: Mary Pull
Assistant Director:
Enrico Sassi
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ServicesWe can help writers• brainstorm ideas• focus, organize, and develop papers• determine the needs of a specific audience• develop an appropriate voice• document sources• apply grammar and punctuation guidelines
Center for Writers - http://www.ndsu.edu/cfwriters
Services (cont.)We can offer feedback on many
types of writing tasks:• course papers, projects, proposals• articles for publication• disquisitions (graduate projects)• speeches and presentations• grad school application essays• resumés & cover letters
…. and more
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We do not
• allow students to drop off papers for proofreading and editing
• write or rewrite papers for students• guarantee that a paper will (or should)
receive a specific grade• criticize the assignment a student has been
given
Center for Writers - http://www.ndsu.edu/cfwriters
Location
The CFW is located on the lower level of the NDSU library:
enter the main doors, turn left, descend the stairs,turn left again.
Center for Writers - http://www.ndsu.edu/cfwriters
Hours of ServiceMonday 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
Tuesday 9:00 a.m.—7:00 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
Thursday 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.
NOTE: The Center is open during all regular class days and closed during holidays, semester breaks, and storm days.
Center for Writers - http://www.ndsu.edu/cfwriters
Making AppointmentsThree options:• telephone 701-231-7927• stop in the CFW• send an e-mail to [email protected]
(available through our website at http://www.ndsu.edu/cfwriters/)
NOTE: Walk-in appointments may be available if the tutors are not busy, but advance appointments are recommended to avoid waiting in line.
Center for Writers - http://www.ndsu.edu/cfwriters
FAQQ: Will consultants correct my spelling
and grammar? • We are a consulting/teaching service, so our
goal is to help you become your own best editor, not edit papers for you.
• Our consultants will help you to recognize and eliminate the spelling and grammatical errors that you make consistently.
Center for Writers - http://www.ndsu.edu/cfwriters
FAQQ: What should I bring to a
consultation?• writing guidelines (for assignments,
grants, articles, etc.)• notes, drafts, and outlines • research materials, textbook, etc.
• specific questions
Center for Writers - http://www.ndsu.edu/cfwriters
FAQQ: Can I get specialized help if English is
not my first language?• Yes--you may visit the CFW to practice
writing and/or speaking.• You may make regular appointments for
repeated practice.• We can work with instructors in the
modern language department to find the best ways to help you.
Center for Writers - http://www.ndsu.edu/cfwriters
FAQQ: Can the CFW help writers with learning disabilities?
• Yes--individuals with learning disabilities can benefit from individualized assistance.
• We can work with Student Disabilities Services to help you develop effective strategies for completing your writing tasks.
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FAQ
Q: What if I only have a quick writing
question?• For a quick response, call us at 231-7927
or email us at [email protected]• Check our website for student resources
http://www.ndsu.edu/cfwriters/