The Boise State Writing Center

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The Boise State Writing Center

• Make us central to your writing!

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What is the Writing Center?

• The Boise State Writing Center is a free service
  open to all members of the Boise State community,
  a place where writers can find support for their
  projects.
• The center is staffed by Writing Consultants
  graduate and undergraduate students who have
  studied how to consult with other writers.
• Most importantly, the Writing Center promotes an
  active learning environmentwriters and
  consultants work together.

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Location/Hours/Contact

• Liberal Arts Building, room LA 200.
• Normal hours-
• Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Call or go online for evening/weekend hours.
• Phone [phone]
• Email writing_at_boisestate.edu
• Web site www.boisestate.edu/wcenter

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Email Consultations

• An e-mail consultation is an alternative way of
  getting feedback on your writing from trained
  writing consultants. You send in your writing,
  and we send back comments to help you revise your
  writing.
• You will receive feedback within 72 hours of
  sending in your writing (excluding weekends).
• Questions about citation or excerpts of a paper
  are also welcome on our Quick Question page.
• http//www.boisestate.edu/wcenter/email.html

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How does a consultation work?

• The Boise State Writing Center consultants strive
  to dialogue with you about your writing.
• If you are having trouble beginning the
  assignment, the consultant will brainstorm with
  you.
• The consultant, as a reader, will ask you
  questions about the paper, discuss suggestions
  for revision, talk about mechanics, and identify
  errors.
• The consultant can help you develop strategies to
  proofread your own papers.
• The consultant serves as an interested reader
  rather than just an editor.

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How does a consultation work?

• Consultations can be scheduled for ½ an hour to
  an hour.
• A lot can be accomplished in a ½ hour. An hour
  is recommended if you have two separate
  assignments or more than five pages.
• You can always make another appointment.
• You can schedule weekly consultations (same
  consultant/different consultant).

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Tips for a successful consultation

• Schedule your appointment 3-4 days before your
  assignment is due to allow for revisions.
• Bring an extra copy of your paper.
• Bring a copy of the assignment.

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Comments from some of our writers

• It was more help than two weeks of classes. Talk
  about awesome.
• Good, informative, helped spark new ideas.
• Productive, constructive criticism.
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• Very helpfulsaved me a ton of time.
• All I needed was a conference.
• We worked through my paper and she gave me great
  suggestions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Q Is the writing center only for struggling
  writers?
• A No, the writing center is for all Boise State
  writers.
• Q How do I make an appointment?
• A You can register online at www.boisestate.edu/w
  center or make an appointment at the writing
  center, LA 200.
• Q What can I do if I am not on campus during the
  writing center hours?
• A You can send your draft for an email
  consultation.
• www.boisestate.edu/wcenter/Email.html
• Q May I just walk in for an appointment?
• A Yes, we will consult a writer who walks in if
  there is an opening in the schedule.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Q May I schedule a weekly appointment?
• A Yes.
• Q Do I have to bring a finished draft?
• A No, we are happy to collaborate with you on
  all stages of the writing process brainstorming
  to revising the final draft.
• Q Should I bring two copies of my draft to the
  consultation?
• A A second copy can be helpful, but it is not
  mandatory.
• Q How long is a consultation?
• A A consultation is usually half an hour, but
  you can schedule up to an hour at a time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Q What sort of feedback will I get via email
  consultations?
• A You determine the feedback you receive. Our
  submission page asks you what aspects of your
  writing youre most interested in hearing about.
  You tell us what you want us to focus on.
• Q May I leave my paper at the writing center to
  be edited and come back for it?
• A Consultants are happy to assist you with the
  writing process, which requires participation by
  you, the writer.

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The Boise State Writing Center

• Make us central to your writing!