PRESENTATION OUTLINE
THE SOUTH HAVEN WRITING CENTER
WHAT IS A WRITING CENTER?
WHAT HAPPENS IN A SESSION
- Assess the needs of the writer
- Determine the most important issues that need to be dealt with
- Devise a plan for helping the writer understand his/her improvement options
CONSULTANTS WON'T
- Write papers or parts of papers for students
- Correct a student’s paper
- Offer a potential grade on an assignment
- Gossip about clients, instructors, or other consultants
WHO SHOULD USE THE WRITING CENTER?
Available Workshops:
SAT writing strategies
Essay revision strategies
Persuasive/Argumentative writing
Hours of Operation:
M-F during lunches , 4th hour, and Ram hour
M-Th after school until 3pm
HOW TO USE THE WRITING CENTER
- Students can make an appointment online
- Teachers can schedule the Writing Center to come to their classes
- Students can do walk-ins (with teacher pass)
TWO WAYS TO SIGN UP ONLINE
The sign up page allows students to select the day and the consultant they want to work with.
Use the shared Writing Center calendar to book services for your class (4th and Ram hours ONLY)