Frequently
Asked Questions: Answers for UTC Student Writers
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How
do I make an appointment?
- Drop
by the Writing Center, Holt Hall 119 and sign up on the appointment
book
- Call
us at (423) 425-1774
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Do
I need a complete draft to work with a consultant?
No.
Students may come in at any stage in the writing process. In fact, it
can be helpful to come in with an assignment sheet before even choosing
a topic. Consultants can help students brainstorm for topics, and students
may make several appointments to work with consultants in successive
drafts.
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What
kind of writers come to the UTC Writing Center?
Smart
writers—from novice to professional—all recognize the value of peer
feedback, so if you want to be in the company of a bunch of smart writers,
Holt 119 is the place to be. We welcome writers of all levels and never
think that any writing question is stupid.
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Will
someone in the center proofread my paper?
While
we will not proofread or edit per se, we will help writers learn
proofreading and editing strategies.
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How
may I make use of the center’s computers?
Writing
Center computers are available for:
- Word
processing
- Research
via online databases
- Printing
student texts of 1-5 pages/per visit
For
general computer Use (i.e., email, web surfing, printing long documents),
please make use of one of the UTC General Computing Labs.
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Are
consultation sessions confidential?
Yes,
consultation sessions are confidential. Unless a student gives us permission
to report to a professor, we will not divulge to others the content
of any consultation session. Students wishing to receive extra credit
for visiting the center (when the professor is inclined to award such
credit) must complete a “Consultation Session Self-Assessment” form
immediately after a consultation session; the cooperating consultant
will sign this form once the writer has completed it.
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Last
revised: May 19, 2003
