The University Writing Center

Writing Center
Peck Hall 325

Computer Lab
Peck Hall 326

Phone Number
904-8237

Web Site
www.mtsu.edu/~uwcenter

Email
uwcenter@mtsu.edu

The UWC offers free writing assistance for any writing assignment in any class.
Our staff of English graduate assistants will work with you to develop the skills you
need to become a confident, competent writer by providing you with one-to-one
consultations and helpful handouts.
We offer many online services as well, including a Grammar Hotline for
quick questions, an Email drop box as well as a Chat Room through
WebCT for writing assistance, and a Web site filled with helpful handouts,
exercises, and resource links for individual work.
We have a free computer lab next door that allows you to immediately incorporate the
suggestions and assistance that you gain during your session.
The center in Peck Hall is open Monday through Saturday, and you can access our
online services 24/7.
How best to use our services:

Come prepared:
Be on time for appointments in the center and online.
Know what your assignment is and bring or submit a copy of the
assignment sheet if you have one.
Bring or submit whatever work you have done on your essay (for
example, if you have an outline or a draft, have it availablea print or
digital copy).
Be ready to ask specific questions about your essay.
Be reasonable in your expectations:
Plan ahead and make your appointment early so that you have time to
revise with the help that you receive and so that you can come back again
if needed.
Know that we can help you become a better writer over time, not in one
thirty-minute session.
While your goal may be an A, ours is to help you progress as a writer.
Participate:

Ask questions.
Answer questions.
Take notes/Write on your essay.
Take ownership of your work.

If youre ready to work, were here to help. In fact, you have the opportunity to come 6 days a
week, but you may only have one appointment per day. Remember: you can come at any stage
of the writing process with any writing assignment; you can even come to brush up on skills
when you dont have a paper due. The ability to communicate is the best asset youll walk

away from college withdont miss this opportunity to develop your communication skills.
Give us a try!