Did you know? Extended Project Support Tutors Available

Are you working on a paper that is longer than 20 pages? Would you like a dedicated tutor to provide feedback on your writing throughout the process? Good news! The University Center for Writing-based Learning now offers Extended Project Support (EPS) tutors to provide consistent commentary for students working on advanced projects, independent learning projects, or any paper lengthier than 20 pages. This support also allows the writer more time each week than normal writing center services permit, up to four hours per week. There are several methods in which EPS tutors provide feedback to the student, including written feedback by email, via IM/ Webcam, or face to face appointments.

For more information and to apply for an EPS tutor, please visit:
http://condor.depaul.edu/writing/what/Writing%20Center/extproject.html.

New Student Samples Available on the SNL Writing Guide

SNL Writing has added new student samples for the following assignments:

Undergraduate:

Advanced Elective papers
Advanced Projects
Externship journals
Research Seminar proposals

Graduate:

MAAPS learning plans
MAEA final projects

Some of the papers are annotated with writing tips that highlight "what worked" in the student's paper, including word choice, structure, and proper citations. You can view them by visiting the SNL Writing Guide: http://www.snl.depaul.edu/writing/SNLAssignments.html.

Upcoming Writing Center Forums for SNL Students

A reminder that the Independent Learning Pursuit Forum offered through DePaul's University Center for Writing-based Learning (UCWbL) is being given Saturday, October 8th, 12pm to 1:30pm in Room 307 at the O’Hare Campus.

Students may make reservations here.

The UCWbL is also hosting two upcoming Advanced Project Forums:

Saturday, October 15th, from 12:00 to 1:30pm, Room 220 (Naperville)
Monday, October 24th, from 12:00 to 1:30pm, Lewis 1600 (Loop)

Students may make reservations here.

These forums allow SNL Writers to discuss their projects with other students, Writing Tutors, and a research librarian. Because writers at all stages of their projects are welcome, these forums are great opportunities to share tips and get advice about these critical components of the SNL program.

Feel free to contact Writing Group Coordinator, Edward Evins, at eevans56@depaul.edu with any questions.

SNL Writing Showcase Now Accepting Entries

Calling all SNL student writers! The School for New Learning is now accepting entries for the 2011 - 2012 academic year.

If you have received an "A" on a paper or glowing feedback on an Independent Learning Project (ILP), consider submitting your work to the Writing Showcase. You may submit up to three pieces of writing. By submitting your work, you not only share your accomplishment with others, but also provide inspiration to your fellow SNL students as they work on their writing assignments. Excellent submissions will be recognized at the Spring Awards Luncheon.

To download this year's application and to view entries of previous winners, please visit http://www.snl.depaul.edu/writing/WritingShowcase.html.