Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Use the University Center for Writing-based Learning’s services this term!

The University Center for Writing-based Learning offers services at most DePaul campuses and online. You may

• Participate in Suburban Campus Writing Groups (SCWGs) at the Oak Forest, Naperville, and O’Hare Campuses. The SCWGs begin January 15th from 10-11:30 AM and meet on Saturdays throughout the term.
• Schedule face-to-face appointments at the Loop and Lincoln Park campuses.
• Schedule webcam or instant message appointments.
• Submit essays for Feedback-by-Email.

For more information about these or other services, please visit depaul.edu/writing.

Monday, December 6, 2010

Still Working During December Intercession???

Here are the hours of locations where you can keep working on campus …

The University Center for Writing-based Learning (the Writing Center) is closed during December Intercession, but there are still many places to go for help, support, and workspace as you continue writing:

1. DePaul Libraries - most of the libraries are open through December 22nd, though some have limited hours on weekends. See the library website for details: http://library.depaul.edu/About/hours.aspx (Tip: Working late in the Loop? Check out the Law Library in the Lewis Center. It is open late, and on weekends).

2. The Adult Student Center - on the 11th floor of the DePaul Center is another resource and “place to go” for adult students, with support staff and group workspaces.

3. DePaul's computer labs are still available - see locations and hours here https://www.is.depaul.edu/computers/labs/locations.asp#loop

4. Available 24/7 are the SNL Writing Guide for students online, and the Writing Center’s really comprehensive online resources for students working on papers.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Need the L4 competence? Take LL 153 Writing Together - Writing Well this Winter at the Loop

LL 153 Writing Together – Writing Well: A Community Approach to Academic Writing and Personal Narrative will take place at the Loop campus in the Winter Quarter 2011. Course meets Saturdays, 9AM – 1PM.

In this 6-credit course, you will:
-Earn L4 and another competence (A3A, H1X, or H2X).
-Practice your personal narrative writing skills, and learn how they can benefit your academic writing skills.
-Participate in an in-class Community Writing Workshop. You will practice your writing and get help and support from your classmates and instructors.
-Learn how writing together can improve communities.
-Learn to Write Together and Write Well!

Questions? Contact Steffanie Triller at 312-362-7631 or striller@depaul.edu

Register at www.snl.depaul.edu/Courses/Undergraduate/Registration.asp The syllabus for this course is available at http://www.snl.depaul.edu/WebMedia/People/LL_153.pdf

Monday, November 8, 2010

Finalize Your Papers with the Writing Center!

Are you finishing some of your writing projects as the end of the Autumn Quarter approaches? Why not review your work with an experienced peer from the Writing Center?

Your last chance to utilize the Writing Center's services at the Suburban Campuses is Saturday, Nov. 13th from 10 to 11:30 AM. Writing Groups facilitated by our consultants meet at the Oak Forest, O'Hare, and Naperville campuses. For more information, visit http://condor.depaul.edu/~writing/new_css/what/SCWG/scwg.html
No appointment is needed to use this service! Just show up!

The Writing Center offices at the Loop and Lincoln Park Campuses are open for regular service until Tuesday, Nov. 16. Visit depaul.edu/writing for information about Face-to-Face and online tutorials. During this time, you may also submit papers for Feedback by Email.

For more information or to contact us, visit depaul.edu/writing