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At a loss for words?. 214 Evans Library | 205 West Campus Library. writingcenter.tamu.edu | 979-458-1455. Our Goal To enhance your oral and written communication skills. Locations. Evans Library Room 214. West Campus Library Room 205. About Our Consultants. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Our GoalTo enhance your oral and written communication skills

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Locations

Evans Library

Room 214

West Campus Library

Room 2053

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About Our Consultants

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Academic Writing

Scientific Writing

Business Writing

Creative Writing

Writing for non-nativeEnglish speakers

Help with Every Type of Writing

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Help with Oral CommunicationSpeeches

Poster/Slide Presentations

Conversational English

Interviews

Podcasts

Videos 6

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Help with Research

Finding Sources

Using Library Resources

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Help at Every Stage

Understanding the assignment

Brainstorming

Organizing

Writing

Reviewing and editing8

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MythsI can go into the Writing Center, and they’ll edit my paper for me!

The people at the Writing Center will tell me what grade they think my teacher will give me.

The consultants are going to judge me based on the quality of my work.

I’m already an awesome writer, so I have no need for the Writing Center. 9

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For an Appointment

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About ConsultationsIn-person Consultations

Email Consultations

Web Consultations

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Sessions begin on the hour orhalf-hour and can last up to either 25 or 45 minutes.

Consultations are limited to one per day.

Walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

Appointments can be booked through the end of the current semester.

We can provide you with a record of your visit, if you want one.

About Consultations

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- A few specific issues or sections

- Resumes/CVs- Cover letters/Personal

statements - Brainstorming - Citations or

formatting - Conversation practice

Appropriate Session Length

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25-minute 45-minutevs

- Multiple (or unknown) concerns or issues

- Entire dissertations, theses, or articles

- Research/analysis papers

- Group projects- Presentation practice

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Fall & Spring Semester Hours

Evans Library*Appointments and walk-ins (if someone is available) Sunday: 3-10 p.m.Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-10 p.m.Friday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday: Closed

West Campus Library*Walk-ins only Sunday-Thursday: 5:30-9 p.m.

Hours

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*Summer & Interim hours can be found on the UWC website!

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Do you have the rubric/guidelines for the assignment?

Do you know what citation style you’re using? Do you have a list of your sources?

For the Most Productive Session. . .Do you know what you want to talk about?

What are your main concerns?

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Quick question? Stop by the frontdesk or visit our website!

writingcenter.tamu.edu• Helpful handouts • Informative Write Right podcasts• Workshops and events

More Help

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