The Writing
Center at IUP-
Punxsutawney
NEED HELP WITH YOUR WRITING?
WE’RE RIGHT HERE!
At the IUP-Punxsutawney
Writing Center,
you can get help with your writing, not only with papers and assignments for
courses, but also with résumés, cover letters, job and
scholarship applications. Writers of all
abilities can get assistance at the Writing
Center. It’s a place to talk things over one-on-one
in a relaxed atmosphere. We can help you
get started, make suggestions for revision or even help you become a better
proofreader of your own work. Please scroll down for
more info….
The Writing
Center also sponsors a
variety of activities on campus. Join us
in writing for the local newspaper, or attend one of our Movie Nights. See our events calendar—please scroll down…
The Writing Center is located in Room 209 in the Faculty Suite of
the Learning Center.
Sunday hours are held in the 2nd floor study lounge of the Living Center.
Hours
for Spring 2008
Sunday: 6-8 PM
(Living Center,
2nd Floor Lounge)
Monday: 12-4:30 PM
Tuesday: 2-8 PM
Wednesday: 2-8 PM
Thursday: 4-6 PM
Friday: 11-4 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
Who works in the Writing Center?
The Writing
Center is currently
staffed by Dr. Lynn Shelly, graduate student Leah Chambers and peer tutor Amanda
Bell. Dr. Shelly has many years of experience in teaching writing and in
working with writers one-on-one. Leah
Chambers is a PhD candidate in IUP’s Composition program. This is Amanda’s first semester as a peer
writing tutor after a semester of training in the Writing Center.
Do I need to make an
appointment?
No appointment is necessary. The Writing Center
staff invites you to stop by during Center hours. If you would like to make an
appointment, simply sign-up on the clipboard located on the wall outside of the
center. Appointments can be made up to two weeks in advance. Around mid-term
and just prior to finals week, the Writing
Center may be busy. During these times, we suggest you make an
appointment to be sure that you get the time you want.
What should I bring with
me to the Writing
Center?
If you’re working on an assignment for a course, it’s always a
good idea to bring a copy of the assignment sheet and/or course syllabus.
You’ll get more specific feedback if your tutor clearly understands what it is
that you are working on. It’s also a great help if you bring any notes,
brainstorming, outlining or drafting relevant to the assignment.
Is my visit to the Writing Center confidential?
Yes. Writing Center
sessions are entirely confidential and conversations about your writing remain
between you and the tutor. At your request, however, your tutor will fill out a
“Faculty Report Form.” This form is designed to notify your professor that you
worked with a tutor and to briefly summarize the session.
If you
have additional questions about the Writing
Center or want more
information about events and activities, e-mail Dr. Shelly
(Lynn.Shelly@iup.edu) or Leah Chambers (DLNN@iup.edu).
Spring
2008 Events
Wednesday,
January 23 Movie Night Bridget
Jones’s Diary 6-9 pm Room 223
Wednesday,
February 13 Academic Integrity
Workshop 6:30-8:30 Room 223
Wednesday,
February 27 Punctuation Workshop 7:30-9:00 Room 223
Sunday,
March 2 Poetry Coffee House 6:30-8:30 Third Floor Lounge, Living Center
Wednesday,
March 5 Essay Exam Workshop 7:30-9:00 Room 223
Wednesday,
March 26 Movie Night Stranger Than
Fiction 7:30-9:30 Room 223
Tuesday, April 29
Celebration of Learning 12:00
noon - 6:00 pm