University Writing Center

Tips for a Successful Visit

We are glad to have you at the UWC!  Here are some hints for using the UWC that will  help you get the most out of your visits:
Be on time for appointments whether they are in the center or online!    
Know what your assignment is; and bring or submit a copy of the assignment sheet if you have one.
Bring or submit whatever work you have done and be ready to ask specific questions.
Plan ahead and make your appointment early so that you have time to revise with the help that you receive and so that you can come back again if needed.
Know that we can help you become a better writer over time, not in one thirty-minute session.

Remember: you can come at any stage of the writing process with any writing assignment; you can even come to brush up on skills when you don’t have a paper due. The ability to communicate is the best asset you’ll walk away from college with—don’t miss this opportunity to develop your communication skills.  Give us a try!