Writing Center

General Information

• About the Center
• What to Expect
• Drop-in Schedule
• FAQs
• Make an Appointment
• Hiring Information

Resources for Students

• ESL Assistance
• Tutoring (TASC)
• Understanding Plagiarism
• Useful Links
• Workshops
• Writing Strategies

Resources for Faculty

• For You
• For Your Students
• Forms and Materials
• A Collection of GIFTs
• Plagiarism Resources

Resources for Consultants

• Handouts and Materials
• Helping ESL Students
• Training Schedule
• Online Schedule

Helping ESL Students

Please browse the resources below. If you have any specific questions or need additional help, don't hesitate to contact Denise or Brandi.

Websites

• Grammar and Materials Review: English Works!, an ESL grammar resource website, offers a helpful index and review for writing tutors. Brush up on your grammar skills!
• Identifying Patterns of Error: A website for teachers from Rutgers Writing Program that details how you might identify patterns of error in a student's paper.
• Working with International Students: Indiana University of South Bend's Writing Center offers many tips on working with international students successfully.

Handouts

• ESL Scenarios and Suggestions: Four scenarios created by advanced writing consultants including their varied suggestions on how they (and you) might respond.
• Working with ESL Students: Concrete suggestions on how to work best with ESL students and what you might say during your sessions.