Finals Week at the Writing Center

The finals week schedule at the University Center for Writing-based Learning is up, and appointments are going fast! If you're wrapping up coursework, polishing an AP or ILP, or putting the finishing touches on a Digication portfolio, make an appointment soon. Click here to log in to the online reservation system, or click here for instructions on how to set up an account. Receptionists can be reached at wcenter@depaul.edu, 312-362-6726 (Loop), or 773-325-4272 (LPC). Please note that the staff will be able to provide information, but they will ask you to create a WCOnline account in order to make appointments.  

The UCWbL's locations are listed below, but don't forget you can make online appointments or request written feedback as well. These options are perfect for online, commuter, or working students. 

Loop Campus

(312) 362-6726

25 E. Jackson (Lewis Center)

Suite 1600

Hours

Monday, June 9, 10am-5pm
Tuesday June 10, 10am-5pm
Wednesday, June 11, 10am-5pm

Lincoln Park Campus

(773) 325-4272

2320 N. Kenmore (Schmitt Academic Center)

SAC 212

Hours

Monday, June 9, 10am-5pm
Tuesday June 10, 10am-5pm
Wednesday, June 11, 10am-5pm

Suburban Campus Writing Groups: Update for Online Group

Writing Groups at the suburban campuses will begin this Saturday, January 18. Writing Groups are an opportunity for SNL students to give and receive feedback on their work. The groups are facilitated by a highly qualified UCWbL tutor, but the emphasis is on creating a collaborative learning environment rather than on individual tutoring sessions. Click here for more information on the Writing Groups. 

Update: An online Writing Group will also be offered this quarter. Detailed instructions are given below; you can also contact Edward Evins (eevans6@depaul.edu) for more information. 

Suburban Campus Writing Groups - Winter Quarter 2014

Naperville

Writing Group Facilitator: Marianne

Start date: 1-18-2014

Time: Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Room: 119

Contact: mhohe@depaul.edu

Oak Forest

Writing Group Facilitator: Kevin

Start date: 1-18-2014

Time: Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Room: TBD – Ask Receptionist

Contact: ksterne@depaul.edu

O'Hare

Writing Group Leader: Amanda

Start date: 1-18-2014

Time: Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Room: 303

Contact: agaddam2@depaul.edu

Online Writing Group

Writing Group Facilitator: Edward Evans

Start date: 1-18-2014

When: Saturdays, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Location: Online - Google Hangouts

Contact: eevans6@depaul.edu 

 
 

ONLINE WRITING GROUP INSTRUCTIONS FOR PARTICIPANTS

1. To join the group, contact the Writing Group facilitator, Edward Evans, at eevans6@depaul.edu Make sure to provide the facilitator with your name and email address.

2. Check your Inbox for an email from your facilitator. It will include an invite to join the videoconference session. 

3. Click on the URL (NOTE: this link will redirect you to Google+)

4. If you don't have a Google+ account, you will be asked to create one (NOTE: for time purposes, please skip all the additional steps while creating your account).

5. Once you're all set, a notification will pop up on your screen asking you to join the session created by your facilitator. Click "Join" and you'll be online with your facilitator and other participants. 

6. Once you're live, notice on the left side a list of things you can do during the videoconference. Screenshare will be particularly handy, as it will enable you to share with your facilitator your desktop and/or desired resources (websites, Word documents, etc.).

7. If you feel uncomfortable sharing your live picture, you can always disable your camera by clicking on the appropriate icon on the upper right bar. Please let your facilitator know about this prior to turning your camera off for the session.