what to expect
If you've never heard of a community writing center before, you're probably wondering what to expect during a CVCWC tutoring session and what types of writing our tutors can help you with. By reading the information below, you can become better prepared for your CVCWC visit.
writing genres
As a community writing center, we understand the educational and occupational diversity within Cache Valley, and thus we strive to meet a wide variety of writing needs. Below is a list of different writing genres that are appropriate to bring into the CVCWC:
If you have questions about what types of writing you can bring to the CVCWC, please contact us. It is important to note that the CVCWC does not count as a USU Writing Center visit for academic credit. If you are a USU student who needs credit for a Writing Center visit, please visit the USU Writing Center website to schedule an appointment. However, USU students are encouraged to come to the CVCWC for outside help.
- resumes
- cover letters
- job applications
- undergraduate and graduate school applications
- scholarship applications/essays
- academic writing assignments/essays
- personal histories
- blogs
- business content
- research
- poetry
- personal memoir/creative non-fiction
- fiction writing (short stories and novels)
If you have questions about what types of writing you can bring to the CVCWC, please contact us. It is important to note that the CVCWC does not count as a USU Writing Center visit for academic credit. If you are a USU student who needs credit for a Writing Center visit, please visit the USU Writing Center website to schedule an appointment. However, USU students are encouraged to come to the CVCWC for outside help.
no appointment necessary
Currently, we do not require an appointment to meet with a CVCWC tutor. We function on a first-come-first-served basis. When you come into the Juniper Room, you will sign in with your name and other basic information. Our tutors will assist you as soon as possible.
before your visit
Make sure to have a copy of your writing before you visit with a tutor. You can either print a hard copy or bring a laptop. Prior to your visit, re-read your piece of writing, and think about specific questions you want to ask your tutor. You can even write down a list if you'd like.
during your visit
Expect to have a discussion about your writing. We're not here to act as a lecturer. Instead, we will ask you questions to help you analyze your own writing and encourage you to ask us questions about writing concepts.
Additionally, be prepared to focus on developing writing skills rather than quickly producing a polished piece. We can certainly teach you the skills to edit and proofread your own writing, but we are much more concerned with helping you develop lifelong writing skills than quickly fixes. Essentially, we take on the "give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime" philosophy.
Additionally, be prepared to focus on developing writing skills rather than quickly producing a polished piece. We can certainly teach you the skills to edit and proofread your own writing, but we are much more concerned with helping you develop lifelong writing skills than quickly fixes. Essentially, we take on the "give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime" philosophy.
after your visit
In many instances, you and your tutor will not have time to complete everything you'd like to work on. However, at the end of your session, you will have a direction for working on your writing at home. Expect to come back to the CVCWC for further direction if you are working on long-term goals.
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