{"id":249,"date":"2016-09-07T14:56:55","date_gmt":"2016-09-07T18:56:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.goucher.edu\/writingcenter\/?page_id=249"},"modified":"2020-01-27T14:03:38","modified_gmt":"2020-01-27T19:03:38","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.goucher.edu\/writingcenter\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"

What services do you offer at the Writing Center?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Writing Center offers one-on-one tutoring sessions on any issue related to writing. We also organize events and offer workshops on different writing, reading, and literacy topics.<\/p>\n

Who uses the Writing Center?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Writing Center is for all writers, including students, faculty, and staff. The service is free of charge. Each session is individually designed to meet the needs of the tutee, which allows us to accommodate to different learning abilities.<\/p>\n

Are the tutors qualified to work with students whose first language in not English?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yes, our tutors are trained in second language writing and know how to respond to the texts of multilingual students.<\/p>\n

What will the Writing Center do for me?<\/strong><\/p>\n

We can work with you on any stage of the writing process: brainstorming, drafting, revising, planning, editing, etc. Our sessions are conversational, where we discuss with you the text or ideas you bring in. Given the importance of the conversational aspect of tutoring, we don\u2019t accept dropping off papers nor do we edit your work for you.<\/p>\n

Why do people come to the Writing Center?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Writers need readers; our tutors are responsive readers who can work with you to produce stronger pieces of writing.<\/p>\n

Are all your tutors English majors? <\/strong><\/p>\n

We have tutors from a variety of disciplines. Consult our \u201cMeet the Staff\u201d page for the tutors\u2019 bios: https:\/\/blogs.goucher.edu\/writingcenter\/meet-the-staff\/<\/p>\n

Can I bring in a personal piece to work on?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Absolutely! We can work with you on anything you bring to us, including job applications, personal statements, emails, creative pieces, etc.<\/p>\n

How can I make an appointment?<\/strong><\/p>\n

For free, face-to-face 30- or 60- minute sessions, visit our schedule page to register https:\/\/goucher.mywconline.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Once a registered user, you can schedule an appointment by picking a time slot that suits you and filling out the appointment form.<\/p>\n

Make sure to bring with you<\/p>\n