Why Every Great University Needs a Writing Center
Eliana Schonberg, PhD
Director, University Writing and Research Center

In response to the question of why a great university needs a writing center, the best and briefest answer was from one of the students who used our services this fall. He or she (our exit surveys are anonymous) said, I came in with many jumbled ideas. After this meeting I feel more prepared and organized for my essay writing. Discussion is a very important part in writing. This process of discussion with an engaged, non-evaluative reader gives writers the opportunity to incorporate a sense of audience into their writing by testing their ideas and receiving feedback. It also gives them the opportunity to talk through their writing process whats working for them and what isnt and to get ideas for new writing strategies they might try. The Writing and Research Center is the place where students can put into practice the strategies of experienced successful writers.

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