Faculty
Welcome, faculty and course instructors. Below, you will find general information about how the Writing Studio supports your teaching, along with links to more detailed information about our services.
At the Writing Studio, Writing Consultants work with students on any piece of writing, from course assignments to extracurricular projects. The focus of a consultation session varies according to the individual writer and project; for example, consultant and writer may discuss strategies for clarifying and developing a thesis, or they might talk about issues regarding organization and word choice. Because we encourage students to understand writing as a process, we work with writers at any stage, from brainstorming to revision. Since sessions are only 50 minutes long, rarely do consultant and writer get to address every writing concern or read and discuss a lengthy paper in its entirety. Primarily, a writing consultation provides students with opportunities for thinking critically and responsibly about the choices they make as writers.
Writing Consultants often refer writers to their course instructors for further clarification and discussion of an assignment and may even help writers formulate the questions they would like to pose to their instructors. Consultants do not act as substitutes for course instructors and do not engage in discussions about grades; consultants also do not write or edit papers for students. Instead, consultants facilitate sessions in a conversational style, asking carefully crafted questions that encourage writers to reflect on their ideas and expression.
- Classroom Visits
- Confidentiality and Honor Code
- Encouraging Students to Visit the Studio
- Nominating Peer Writing Consultants
- Useful Links