In order to integrate our faculty into our center, we have made several faculty handouts that will be available online and in the Writing Center at all times. These handouts are designed to inform our faculty about the Writing Center, the various processes inside of the Center, as well as aid them as much as possible. After all, we truly feel that all parties need to be involved in the writing process.
Here are the titles in this series:
1. Guidelines for Conducting
Peer Editing Workshops—One Approach.
2. Ten Things Professors Can Do to Help Students Succeed in Their Written Work.
Along with the handouts, the Writing Center offers the faculty the option of several presentations designed to inform students about a variety of writing topics. In order to allow us to tailor these presentations to your specific needs, please give us as much information as possible about the class and assignment. Because of tutors’ academic commitments, we cannot offer presentations of more than 15-20 minutes in length. Please send requests to writingcenter@agnesscott.edu at least 10 days in advance.
Introduction to the Writing Center: Overview of the Writing Center's
purpose, our tutoring techniques, how to make an appointment, and special
programs.
Writing a Thesis Statement: Brief presentation or workshop on how to
employ topics and questions to write a thesis statement.
Research Papers: Offers guidelines for incorporating research into
analysis. Upon request, tutors can bring examples of effective research papers.
Plagiarism: An explanation of what does and does not constitute plagiarism;
also includes some tips on properly citing sources.
Revision: Brief presentation or workshop explaining the differences
between editing and revising and offering some techniques for revision. Upon
request, tutors can bring a sample piece for the class to revise.
Peer Review: Brief presentation or workshop designed to help students
make effective use of peer review sessions. Upon request, the Writing Center
can provide tutors to work with in-class peer review groups. Tutors tend to
be most effective when there are no more than five students in a group.
Writing about Film: A brief presentation outlining the techniques and
conventions associated with writing about film. With sufficient notice, the
tutor can tailor her presentation to a specific film or assignment.
The Writing Center
McCain Library G-13/Agnes Scott College
141 E. College Ave. Decatur/Atlanta, GA 30030
404.471.6242