Center for Writers

Where is the Center for Writers located?
The Center is located in Room 6, on the lower level of the NDSU Main Library.

When is the Center open?
The Center for Writers is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday mornings by appointment only.

Who can use the services of the Center for Writers? Is there a fee?
The Center for Writers at North Dakota State University is a free service available to all members of the North Dakota State University community, including undergraduate and graduate students as well as faculty and staff. Members of the local community who would like help with writing projects may contact the Director (701) 231-7128 to discuss available options.

How do I schedule a consultation?
To make sure a consultant is available, you may schedule an appointment either by calling 701-231-7927, by sending an e-mail to ndsu.cfw@ndsu.nodak.edu, or by signing up at the reception desk in Center for Writers.

What should I bring to the consultation?
You should bring the assignment sheet, any notes, drafts, and outlines you have created and any research materials you have found. Read the assignment thoroughly, write down questions you have and brainstorm some ideas about how you might focus, develop, and organize your topic. Above all, come prepared to think and talk about your writing assignment

Are appointments always necessary?
It is a good idea to make an appointment because all of the consultants may be very busy, especially at mid-semester and near the end of the semester. If you come to the Center without an appointment, a consultant will help you if one is available.

I’m stuck! Will a consultant tell me what to write?
A consultant can help you brainstorm ideas topics and suggest a variety of strategies for developing your paper, based on the assignment sheet. However, the consultant will not tell you what to write.

Are consultants available to help with writing in all subjects?
Our staff has experience writing for many purposes and audiences. Undergraduate consultants in a variety of majors are trained to help students in all disciplines.

Will the consultant correct my spelling and grammar?
The consultant will show you how to recognize particular grammatical errors that you make consistently, and how to eliminate them in an interactive process. We do not allow students to drop off papers for proofreading and correction.

How long before my paper is due should I schedule an appointment?
You should schedule an appointment as soon as you feel that feedback from another person would be helpful. A consultant can help you narrow your focus, locate research materials, develop and organize your paper, and use source materials accurately and honestly. The sooner you come in before a writing project is due, the more help you can receive.

What if I only have a quick writing question?
For a quick response, call us at 231-7927 or send us an email at ndsu.cfw@ndsu.nodak.edu

English is not my first language. How can the Center for Writers help me?
Our consultants offer opportunities to practice and refine your writing and speaking skills. You may schedule appointments with a particular consultant on a weekly or bi-weekly basis, or you may even schedule appointments with multiple consultants to work on your writing projects. The staff will work with instructors in the modern language department to find the best ways to help you.

How can the Center for Writers help someone with a learning disability?
Often, individuals with learning disabilities can benefit from the one-on-one assistance that the Center can provide. The staff in the Center will work with Student Disabilities services to help you develop effective strategies for completing your writing assignments.

How can the Center for Writers help faculty members?
The director and assistant director can help faculty members design writing assignments, incorporate peer revising and editing sessions, and develop efficient and effective grading rubrics for evaluation and assessment of student writing. In addition, faculty members may come to the Center for feedback on their own writing projects. Please see the Faculty Resources links for more information.





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		FAQS: NDSU Center for Writers Where is the Center for Writers located? The Center is located in Room 6, on the lower level of the NDSU Main Library. When is the Center open? The Center for Writers is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday mornings by appointment only. Who can use the services of the Center for Writers? Is there a fee? The Center for Writers at North Dakota State University is a free service available to all members of the North Dakota State University community, including undergraduate and graduate students as well as faculty and staff. Members of the local community who would like help with writing projects may contact the Director (701) 231-7128 to discuss available options. How do I schedule a consultation? To make sure a consultant is available, you may schedule an appointment either by calling 701-231-7927, by sending an e-mail to ndsu.cfw@ndsu.nodak.edu, or by signing up at the reception desk in Center for Writers. What should I bring to the consultation? You should bring the assignment sheet, any notes, drafts, and outlines you have created and any research materials you have found. Read the assignment thoroughly, write down questions you have and brainstorm some ideas about how you might focus, develop, and organize your topic. Above all, come prepared to think and talk about your writing assignment Are appointments always necessary? It is a good idea to make an appointment because all of the consultants may be very busy, especially at mid-semester and near the end of the semester. If you come to the Center without an appointment, a consultant will help you if one is available. I’m stuck! Will a consultant tell me what to write? A consultant can help you brainstorm ideas topics and suggest a variety of strategies for developing your paper, based on the assignment sheet. However, the consultant will not tell you what to write. Are consultants available to help with writing in all subjects? Our staff has experience writing for many purposes and audiences. Undergraduate consultants in a variety of majors are trained to help students in all disciplines. Who are the consultants in the Center for Writers? The staff consists of qualified writing instructors and trained undergraduate students. All consultants participate in weekly training workshops. Will the consultant correct my spelling and grammar? The consultant will show you how to recognize particular grammatical errors that you make consistently, and how to eliminate them in an interactive process. We do not allow students to drop off papers for proofreading and correction. How long before my paper is due should I schedule an appointment? You should schedule an appointment as soon as you feel that feedback from another person would be helpful. A consultant can help you narrow your focus, locate research materials, develop and organize your paper, and use source materials accurately and honestly. The sooner you come in before a writing project is due, the more help you can receive. What if I only have a quick writing question? For a quick response, call us at 231-7927 or send us an email at ndsu.cfw@ndsu.nodak.edu English is not my first language. How can the Center for Writers help me? Our consultants offer opportunities to practice and refine your writing and speaking skills. You may schedule appointments with a particular consultant on a weekly or bi-weekly basis, or you may even schedule appointments with multiple consultants to work on your writing projects. The staff will work with instructors in the modern language department to find the best ways to help you. How can the Center for Writers help someone with a learning disability? Often, individuals with learning disabilities can benefit from the one-on-one assistance that the Center can provide. The staff in the Center will work with Student Disabilities services to help you develop effective strategies for completing your writing assignments. How can the Center for Writers help faculty members? The director and assistant director can help faculty members design writing assignments, incorporate peer revising and editing sessions, and develop efficient and effective grading rubrics for evaluation and assessment of student writing. In addition, faculty members may come to the Center for feedback on their own writing projects. Please see the Faculty Resources links for more information.
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contactinfo: ndsu.cfw@ndsu.nodak.edu Richard Shaw (Director) or Mary Pull (Asst. Director) Center for Writers Library Room 6, Lower Level North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 58105 701-231-7927 (Appointments) 701-231-7928 (Director)