WRC Frequently Asked Questions

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Visit one time or schedule a session once a week. You can work on class assignments, general writing skills, or even writing samples and cover letters. But be sure to sign up sooner rather than later—we often get really busy just before papers are due.

No. Students are encouraged to get to know each member of the Writing Resource Center; however, once those relationships are developed, we recognize that a student may want to work with the same staff member over time. There is a caveat to this advice—when the staff member of choice is unavailable, it is ideal to work with another staff member for that specific appointment to ensure continuity of service.

Send your paper 24 hours before your appointment. When you share your paper in advance, you provide the Center staff an appropriate amount of time to prepare and act professionally. If you cannot meet the 24-hour deadline, you may still meet with an advisor for a brainstorming session, but the review will be limited.

As you upload your paper, please identify two or three areas you would like to focus on during your appointment. If you update your paper after it has been uploaded, let WRC staff know as soon as possible.

No. WRC does not offer same-day service at this time. However, we do offer scheduling up to 45 days in advance.

Bring a copy of your draft and be sure to take notes. One-on-one coaching sessions are designed to meet students’ individual needs, so you are encouraged to guide the conversation during the session. An approach that you can use would be to focus on the two or three areas that were identified when the paper was uploaded.

In addition, taking notes during the session accomplishes two goals. First, taking notes in your own words helps with understanding. Second, taking notes helps with retention.

Because Writing Resource Center staff is not grading your work, please address any substantive legal questions with your professor. We will talk about edits you can make to meet your professor’s expectations, but we will not edit your paper for you. The goal is for each student to learn how to become a better writer and that requires taking ownership of your work product.

Although we cannot help with substantive questions, please do not hesitate to ask any questions about the writing process, organizational structure, or other concepts generally related to writing.

Let us know at least 24 hours ahead of time. Things come up and we understand. If you need to cancel, please follow the cancellation policy and procedures found above. If you fail to show up or cancel less than 24 hours before your appointment time, you may jeopardize your ability to schedule future appointments.