What can I expect when I visit the Writing Center?
At the Writing Center, there are many different ways we can help you devleop your writing skills. Style guides, handbooks, handouts, and the most frequently used service, the one-on-one consultation, are some of the ways we can help you grow as a writer. Below are brief descriptions of the more frequently used resources and services available to all members of the University community free of charge.
One-on-one consultation
Our most popular service is a fifty-minute collaborative consultation between writer and consultant. A trained writing consultant will read the text aloud with the writer and discuss ways in which the writer can improve composing strategies and strengthen writing habits. Our consultants are graduate students in English with specific training in tutoring writers and provide services that are more in-depth than editing and proofreading. Editorial services can be set up by contacting the English Department main office at (405) 744-9474.
Due to the popularity of the Center, we strongly encourage members of the University community to call or schedule an appointment online as early in advance as possible. Our schedule fills quickly!
How to get the most from the one-on-one consultations
For the best results from your conference follow these simple steps.
- Arrive a few (2-3) minutes before your scheduled appointment to complete paperwork for your session.
- Bring the following documents to your appointment:
- The original assignment sheet from your instructor,
- Anything you have written so far: notes, an outline, or drafts,
- Any specific questions or concerns you have about the text.
The Writer's Hotline
Another service we offer is the Writer’s Hotline. If you just have a quick question about writing (like citation rules or a specific grammar question), you can call us and we will research the answer. In most cases, you will get a call back within 20 minutes. You can also submit these questions via email and you should receive a reply within 24 hours.
ESL conversation groups
We also offer weekly English as a Second Language conversation groups which provide ESL students an opportunity to practice their English speaking skills, ask about confusing words or phrases, and improve vocabulary and pronunciation. To inquire about group meeting dates/times, please call us or send us an email.
