NDSU

Center for Writers

~~~~~Find your way with words.

Let us be your guides!

What We Do The Center for Writers serves the North Dakota

State University community by providing free writing assistance to students, faculty, and staff in all departments at all levels:– by providing a supportive environment where

writers and readers work one-on-one or in small groups

– by respecting students’ content knowledge and ownership of their documents as we offer advice

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Administrators

Director: Mary Pull

Assistant Director:

Enrico SassiCenter for Writers - http://www.ndsu.edu/cfwriters

Consultants

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•Graduates

•Undergraduates

•Faculty

ServicesWe can help writers• brainstorm ideas• focus, organize, and develop papers• determine the needs of a specific audience• develop an appropriate voice• document sources• apply grammar and punctuation guidelines

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Services (cont.)We can offer feedback on many types of writing tasks:

• course papers, projects, proposals• articles for publication• disquisitions (graduate projects)• speeches and presentations• grad school application essays• resumés & cover letters

…. and more

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We do not

• allow students to drop off papers for proofreading and editing

• write or rewrite papers for students• guarantee that a paper will (or should)

receive a specific grade• criticize the assignment a student has been

given

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Location

The CFW is located on the lower level of the NDSU library:

enter the main doors, turn left, descend the stairs,turn left again.

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Hours of ServiceMonday 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.

Tuesday 9:00 a.m.—7:00 p.m. Wednesday 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. Thursday 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.

NOTE: The Center is open during all regular class days and closed during holidays, semester breaks, and storm days.

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Making AppointmentsThree options:• telephone 701-231-7927• stop in the CFW• send an e-mail to ndsu.cfw@ndsu.edu

(available through our website at http://www.ndsu.edu/cfwriters/)

NOTE: Walk-in appointments may be available if the tutors are not busy, but advance appointments are recommended to avoid waiting in line.

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FAQQ: Will consultants correct my spelling and grammar? • We are a consulting/teaching service, so our

goal is to help you become your own best editor, not edit papers for you.

• Our consultants will help you to recognize and eliminate the spelling and grammatical errors that you make consistently.

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FAQQ: What should I bring to a consultation?

• writing guidelines (for assignments, grants, articles, etc.)

• notes, drafts, and outlines • research materials, textbook, etc.• specific questions

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FAQQ: Can I get specialized help if English is not my first language?

• Yes--you may visit the CFW to practice writing and/or speaking.

• You may make regular appointments for repeated practice.

• We can work with instructors in the modern language department to find the best ways to help you.

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FAQQ: Can the CFW help writers with learning disabilities?

• Yes--individuals with learning disabilities can benefit from individualized assistance.

• We can work with Student Disabilities Services to help you develop effective strategies for completing your writing tasks. 

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FAQ

Q: What if I only have a quick writing question?

• For a quick response, call us at 231-7927 or email us at ndsu.cfw@ndsu.nodak.edu

• Check our website for student resourceshttp://www.ndsu.edu/cfwriters/

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