JENNA JAUREGUI
FEATURES EDITOR
With finals, term papers and other writing woes lurking in the remaining weeks of school, students may find they need help putting pen to paper. The CSUSM Writing Center is the perfect resource for students who need help editing, revising or brainstorming ideas.
Located on the bottom floor of the Kellogg Library in room 1103, the Writing Center offers free tutoring help from certified consultants, many of which are advanced Literature and Writing students at CSUSM. For ten consecutive semesters, Writing Center consultants have undergone training through the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) in order to provide students with the best writing tutors on campus. Tutoring sessions are available by appointment Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. – noon, and during walk-in hours Sundays at the UVA from 6 – 8 p.m.
The Writing Center’s mission is to “be a welcoming learning environment where certified student consultants offer constructive guidance to all writers of all levels at all stages of the writing process” as seen on its website, csusm.edu/writingcenter. Consultants help students work on their pieces—whether it is a short essay or Master’s thesis—by “reviewing the prompt, asking guiding questions, and providing non-judgmental feedback.” By working one-on-one or in a small group, students can gain control of their written words and succeed in their classes.
As the semester accelerates into its final weeks, the Writing Center invites students to attend workshops that will help ease writing anxieties. These U-hour workshops take place in the Writing Center from noon – 1p.m. on Tuesdays. Today’s workshop will focus on “How to Write for Specific Audiences.” The workshop on April 12 will help with timed writing assignments in a lesson titled “Writing Under Pressure: The In-Class Essay and Essay Exams.” April 19 will feature a workshop designed to teach students strategies for learning on their own, titled “Be Your Own Tutor.”
For additional information about the Writing Center’s resources for students as well as the U-hour workshops, visit csusm.edu/writingcenter. With a little help, CSUSM students can excel in all modes of writing from initial brainstorming to final proofreading. Friendly, knowledgeable consultants are ready and waiting to guide students on their way.
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