The writing center in 016 Memorial offers free writing tutorials to all in the University of Delaware community. Our experienced consultants—faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students—can meet with you at any stage in the writing process, whether it be brainstorming, developing an organizational plan, looking at transitions, or polishing a final draft. In some cases, the consultants act as a "practice audience" for your writing as they read your paper with you and ask questions or make comments that can help you improve your writing.
You can click here to schedule an appointment. Appointments start on the hour and last approximately fifty minutes. If you have questions, please call 831-1168. You can stop by the writing center to see if a consultant is free.
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Here are some of the general issues we can cover:
- Choosing a topic
- Getting started
- Presenting your ideas clearly
- Supporting your points effectively
- Identifying and correcting your errors
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Here are some of the specific issues we can cover:
- Grammar
- Punctuation
- Organization
- Style
- Documentation
To get the most out of your appointment, bring the assignment, any notes you may have made, and your most recent draft—if you have one. In addition to traditional academic assignments, consultants can work you with you on cover letters, graduate school applications, and personal writing.