Welcome
back to the OWRC! We are now officially open for Autumn Quarter!
Sunday, 1-6pm; Monday Thursday, 12-9pm
Writing is a complex process. The most successful writing processes are
highly interactive and collaborative; in other words, good writers talk
to others about their work. There's no such thing as a perfect paper,but there are strategies and
habits that lead to more effective writing over time. And our job is to help
make better writers, not just better writing!
We've carved out a space for all writers...no matter what your
experience level, or what type of project you're working on, or
how far along you are.
This is place to come and chat with peer tutors and librarians, to
grow as a writer in the context of whatever project is foremost in your mind. We can't magically 'fix' papers for you (it wouldn't
even really help you long-term if we could), but we can ask all kinds of
smart questions and talk with you in order to help you with:
- Understanding
your assignment Whats expected of you? What's going on
in this writing situation?
- Researching Where can you
find appropriate academic resources for your paper? How can you
identify useful and credible sources?
- Brainstorming What directions
might your writing take?
- Outlining How might you
shape or organize your ideas?
- Drafting How can you
develop your ideas and connect your thoughts in a coherent flow?
- Revising How can you
re-see and reconsider your large and small scale writing choices to make
the writing more effective?
We're open to all members of
the UW community -- students, staff, and faculty -- and feature exceptional
tutors and convenient hours. Sign-up for an
appointment today!