Communication Skills Center

The Responsibilities of Students:

• Prior to your visit, think about what you want out of your consultation, and tell the consultant what you want to work on.
• Make appointments well enough in advance so you have time to revise.
• Bring a copy of your assignment with you.
• Bring your notes, ideas, and rough drafts.
• Bring writing materials.

We can't do much for you if your paper is due the same day you bring it into The CSC.

The Responsibilities of Assistants:

• Assistants will invite you to read your draft aloud.
• They will begin by focusing on what you think is important in your paper.
• They will make suggestions, not lecture or grade you.
• They will ask you questions to help you revise your draft.
• They will also show you how to use a handbook to help with spelling, punctuation, grammar, and usage problems.

What Assistants will not do:

• Assistants will not correct or proofread your paper.
• They will not write the paper for you.
• They will not guess what grade the paper will receive.
• They will not judge your work, instead they will show you how to judge it yourself.

To schedule an appointment, call extension 2186

For further information contact:
Melanie Caw Woods
Director, Communication Skills Center
HE 218
772-2186