Writing Center Information for Faculty

Writing Consultations for Students

We provide one-on-one consultations on writing and the writing process with any undergraduate or graduate student at DU. These consultations will be conducted by trained student consultants and will be collaborative, non-evaluative, and non-directive in nature. We work with students at any stage in their writing process, on any topic from brainstorming to formatting to grammatical queries, and we can provide help with writing in any discipline.

Workshops

Consultants from the Writing Center will be happy to visit your class and present a writing or revision workshop.  Contact the Director of the Writing Center, Eliana Schonberg to arrange a workshop. Writing Center consultants offer 2 kinds of visits:

Introduction to the Writing Center

Request a 10-minute introduction to our services. We’ll stop by your class, give your students brochures, and explain how we can help them strengthen their writing.

Workshops

Choose from the following workshops or talk to us about a custom workshop:

• keys to college writing
• quoting and paraphrasing
• essay exams
• MLA workshop
• APA workshop
• proofreading
• peer reviewing
• learning to revise your writing

How can I encourage my students to use the Writing Center?

One of the best ways to inform your students about our services is by setting aside time in one of your class periods for a visit from one of our consultants.  We will be happy to provide a 10-minute presentation on the services we offer, or a 40-minute writing workshop.  If you would like to schedule a presentation, please call Eliana Schonberg, Director of the Writing Center.

You may also mention the Writing Center in your syllabi.  Feel free to copy and paste the following paragraph:

I encourage you to take advantage of the Writing Center’s services; getting feedback benefits writers at all skill levels. The Center offers one-on-one consultations that address everything from brainstorming and developing ideas to crafting strong sentences and documenting sources. For more information, call 303-871-7431 or stop by the Penrose Library Monday-Thursday 9 am - 8 pm and Fridays 9 am - 3 pm.

How will I know if my students are using the Writing Center?

The work we do with students is confidential. We keep written records of each of our consultations, however, and if a student would like her instructor notified of her visit, we will email a copy of our consultation report to an instructor.  If you would find it helpful to hear when your students have been to see us, please encourage them to have the reports sent to you. 

What if I assign extra credit to students for visiting the Writing Center?

While we’re thrilled that you’re enthusiastic about publicizing our services, we would prefer that you not assign extra credit for student visits. In our experience, students who are given extra credit for visiting the Writing Center come in without specific goals in mind for their session and often remain disengaged with both the session and their writing project.

Online Resources

Modern Language Association (MLA) style handout.

MLA provides a standard method of academic documentation that is often used in the humanities (except history) and the fine arts. For more MLA help, use the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers (2003), 6th ed., or visit the Writing and Research Center. MLA

American Psychological Association (APA) style handout.

APA documentation style is most often used in the social sciences, including government, psychology, sociology, and education. For more APA help, consult the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 5th edition (2001), or visit the Writing and Research Center.  APA

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