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Fall 2009 Writing Workshop SeriesWhat is the Writing Center?
The Writing Center is the hub of writing-related activity at Adelphi University. Our primary purpose is to help students learn to use writing more effectively in all aspects of college life. The Writing Center is designed for any student, of any ability, who wants to improve his or her writing process.


What can the Writing Center do for me?
When you come in, you decide with the tutor what aspect of your writing you want to focus on. Topics you might discuss include:
    writing with clarity
    developing a sophisticated argument
    deepening your analyses
    deciding on organization and structure
    improving sentence-level style
    understanding rhetorical techniques
    incorporating and citing sources.
    grammar problems
Please note: The Writing Center is not a proofreading service. We can help you learn to proofread and revise your own essay, but we will not simply edit your paper for you.


Who should use the Writing Center?
In a word, everyone. The Writing Center is a free service available to any Adelphi undergraduate or graduate student. We see writers of all levels—from those who have great difficulty even getting started to those grappling with the most sophisticated arguments. We can help with essay assignments in all subjects, lab reports, or any other written project you find yourself working on.


How does the Writing Center work?
You can sign up for an appointment on-line by registering at the Writing Center at http://students.adelphi.edu/writingcenter or by coming to the Center.

You may also schedule a standing weekly or bi-weekly appointment for a whole term.

Tutoring sessions are generally 45 minutes.

While a full draft is best, you can bring in an outline or even just a set of notes, and our tutors will help you move to the next stage in your writing process.

Please note: Appointments must be kept. If you must miss an appointment, please have the courtesy to let us know in advance. Those who do not show up without calling risk being denied future service.

Other Services
The Writing Center also offers other services which include:
    computer lab and printer
    a library of reference books, composition handbooks and other handouts
    periodic writing workshops.


Contact
For additional information, please contact:

The Writing Center
Earle Hall, Lower Level

p - 516.877.3296
f - 516.877.3293
e - writingcenter@adelphi.edu


Fall 2009 Hours
Garden City Writing Center
Earle Hall, Lower Level

Monday: 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.


Library Drop-in Desk
No appointment necessary

Swirbul Library, 2nd Floor

Monday–Thursday: 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Sunday: 4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.


Manhattan Center Tutoring
Manhattan Center Library, 2nd Floor

Monday: 12:00 p.m–8:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Wednesday: Late afternoon and evening hours
Drop-in tutoring sessions only as well as scheduled Workshops.
No Appointments.
Thursday: 1:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Friday: 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Saturday: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.


Hauppauge & Hudson Valley Centers
Appointments via telephone conference calls based on Garden City schedule.


This page last modified on September 21, 2009.

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