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Want to Tutor? The Writing Center is looking for students who are: Willing to listen Problem solvers Interested in helping others Willing to learn If you are interested in becoming a tutor, talk to your advisor about signing up for WRIT 500.  WRIT 500 is offered each fall and teaches future tutors how to tutor students on improving their writing.  In the class, students will spend time in the Writing Center observing, interning, and, finally, tutoring.  Students who pass the class and qualify to work in the Writing Center can start working in the Center in the following spring.  Working in the Writing Center is a great opportunity, as well as a good experience to put on a resume.  Plus, undergraduate tutors get paid $7/hour.  Sign up for WRIT 500 as early in your college career as possible so that you can have many years working in the Writing Center. About Us Our Policies FAQ's ESL Help Self Help Helpful Handouts Web Links Center Assessment For Faculty Want to Tutor? WRIT 500 Contact Us
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  Policies of the Winthrop Writing Center

The Writing Center offers all university members—students, staff, and faculty—an opportunity to become stronger and more confident writers.  Our services are free. The Center tends to get very busy at midterm and at the end of the semester, so plan wisely!  Please be aware of the following policies.

Appointments and Walk-In Sessions (30 or 60 minutes)

•  Walk-in sessions are more likely to be available early in the semester

•  Make your appointments at least a day or two before the paper is due

• Ask for a 60-minute appointment if you have a long paper or a lot to work on

• Arrive a minute or two early for your appointment so we can check you in

Lateness

•   If you are more than five minutes late, your appointment may be cancelled so the tutor can help a walk-in student.

•   If you are late but the tutor is still available, you may only have the time remaining in your original 30 minutes--so be punctual!

Cancellations and Missed Appointments

•   If you cannot make an appointment, please call and cancel

•   If you miss two appointments without canceling, you will be unable to make another appointment for 30 days; you can still have walk-in sessions

And Please Remember . . . 

• The tutors cannot “fix” your paper for you; they will help you to identify and address your errors yourself

• YOU are in charge of revising and editing your paper; we cannot guarantee error free papers

• The Center will not discuss possible grades with you; that’s your professor's responsibility

The Center staff hopes to see you and help you with your writing!