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Writing Center consultants work with Vanguard students one-on-one at any stage in the writing process.  Students should bring in writing projects they're creating, such as expository essays and researched writing.  We help students organize notes, develop outlines, revise thesis statements, and work on various aspects of atomistic and holistic revision.  Our Christ-centered, collaborative learning environment offers constructive feedback with the long-term goals of improved writing skills and critical thinking.  We offer support to all writing-enriched courses across the Core Curriculum, undergraduate majors, graduate schools, and School of Professional Studies. Our friendly staff is available to answer questions Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Schedule an appointment and come visit us. You may call extension 4774 or make your appointment in person.  The Writing Center is located on the 2nd Floor of Scott Academic Center inside the English Department. 

Sample two of our colorful PowerPoint presentations: 
Writing Center Orientation PPT
Integration of Faith & Learning PPT  

Writing Center Usage & Resources Data
Writing Sessions Served 
2007-08:  1,719 // Waiting List: 675
2006-07:  1,539 // Waiting List:  298
2005-06:  1,270  // Waiting List:  65
2004-05:  1,123  // Waiting List:  68
2003-04:  603

English as a Second Language Resources
ESL Tip Sheet for 10 Languages (from Keys for Writers, Ann Raimes)
ESL Self-study Quizzes  
ESL Cyber Listening Lab 
Additional ESL Resources

Resources for Writing in a Bilingual Classroom
English Language Space Station (A UK ESL site)
Professor Jill Savitt, English & Spanish (Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute)

Writing Consultants: 3 student staff members & 1 faculty director
Computer Lab:  4 Gateway Stations & 1 HP laser printer
Writing Center Library:  345 books 
     (literature anthologies, composition textbooks, style manuals, dictionaries, other reference)

"Faith and knowledge resting on the hope of eternal life . . ." (Titus 1:2).