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Book Early!
We're experiencing a high demand for our appointments this quarter. Most weeks, we are booked about one week out. We encourage writers to book in advance using our sign-up page. We also offer a limited number of drop-in appointments during our regular hours. Finally, keep checking our website, as sometimes appointments open up throughout the day. Thanks for your patience during a very busy time of the quarter! -
2019 Writer Satisfaction Survey - Extended to 2/20
The OWRC will survey writers for feedback regarding their tutoring sessions. Surveys will be distributed at the end of each tutoring session, and take 5 minutes to complete. During this time, all writing tutoring sessions will end 5 minutes early to allow writers time to complete the survey. If you have any questions regarding the survey, please contact us at owrc@uw.edu. -
Writing Skills Assessment Preparation Workshop
The OWRC offers WSA prep workshops during each testing cycle for Foster School of Business applicants. We partner with Foster School of Business to offer WSA Preparation Workshops.
Monday, February 25 | 3:30-5:00 PM | Odegaard 220
Tuesday, March 5 | 2:30-4:00 PM | Odegaard 220
Wednesday, March 13 | 2:00-3:30 PM | Odegaard 220These hands-on workshops will cover basic test logistics, an overview of the two types of writing tasks, a practice question activity, a discussion of sample responses, and general test-taking strategies. Please come ready to practice writing and discuss with other students.
No advance registration is required, though space limits us to 100 students.
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Now Hiring for Spring 2019 - OWRC Data Analysis Internship
The OWRC is hiring a data anaysis intern to join our team for Spring Quarter 2019. The Data Analysis Intern will have the opportunity to work alongside tutors and staff to analyze usage data, and to compile findings into a board report for campus stakeholders. This paid internship experience is made possible by the UW Career & Internship Center's Campus Internship Development Fund.
Complete internship description and application instructions are posted on Handshake (#2439469); the deadline is Friday, March 1 at 11:59 pm. We also encourage applicants to to bring their materials to the OWRC and discuss them with our current tutors—just make an appointment and come by.