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The writing center

What do we offer?
• One-on-one tutoring sessions, in person or via Zoom, to graduate and
undergraduate student writers at all levels of proficiency at any stage
in the writing process
• Group workshops on creative writing.
• Print and online writing resources.
What can we work on
• Any assignments, including essays, reflection papers, research papers,
annotated bibliographies, literature reviews, dissertations, and
presentations.
• APA, MLA style referencing.
How do we operate?
• Tutors are faculty members and trained graduate and undergraduate
students.
• We recommend scheduling an appointment (in person or online via
https://utahasia.mywconline.com/ ) well in advance of your due date.
• Walk-ins are welcome, but not guaranteed.
• Appointments are 30 minutes long.
• Students may schedule up to two appointments at a time.
• Working hours 9 a.m to 7p.m (Monday to Friday)
What can tutors help you do?
• Understand an assignment
• Brainstorm for ideas
• Outline or organize a paper
• Learn how to proofread or edit your own paper
• Revise an assignment based on an instructor’s comments
• Improve your writing style (conciseness, word choice, sentence variety)
• Review rules for grammar and mechanics
• Review guidelines for documenting research and avoiding plagiarism
What can you expect ?
• Attention to your writing
• Active listening
• Engaged discussion about your ideas
• Collaborative problem-solving
• Assistance finding answers to your writing questions
• Help using writing resources
• Long-term support to improve as a writer
What should you bring?
• Assignment instructions.
• A copy of your work at any stage in the writing process. Tips:- If you
have your work ready, please upload it when you make an
assignment. It is always good if the instructors have more time to read
your work before the actual tutoring session.
• Questions about the assignment or writing in general.
• Your ideas.
• Your notes, outline, sources and related reading if available.
Writing center tips:
• Schedule an appointment as soon as you get the assignment.
• Bring your assignment, material, and questions with you.
• Bring realistic expectations.
• Make a plan during your tutoring session for what to work on next
• Visit the Writing Center often
• Practice what you learn between tutoring sessions
• Talk with your instructor about your efforts
For an appointment…
• Go to  https://utahasia.mywconline.com/ and click on “Make/
schedule an appointment”.
• Drop by the Writing Center, 7th floor Room no :-

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