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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 Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Fridays, 9 a.m. to 1 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 in Heath 214, on the 2nd Floor of Heath Academic Center. You're welcome to fill out the Writing Center Survey. We look forward to your feedback!
Sample two of our colorful PowerPoint presentations:
Writing Center Orientation PPT
Integrating Faith & Learning PPT
Writing Center Usage & Resources Data
Writing Sessions Served
2008-09: 1,750 // Waiting List: 559
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 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)
Tips for Writing an In-Class Essay
Writing Center at the University of Washington
Writing Consultants: 4 student staff members & 1 faculty director
Workshop Consultants: 2 student staff members (1 serves as Writing & Workshop Consultant)
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).