The Writing Center
The Mission of the Writing Center is to provide students with personalized, academic support and leadership opportunities regarding all forms of writing and communication. We also assist students in writing towards career and graduate school goals. One-on-one sessions with tutors promote self-reliance, critical thinking skills, good writing and research skills, and academic integrity. Specific areas of support include: Academic Support Brainstorm with a tutor Develop your thesis statement Edit / revise / proofread papers Gain research methods Create a schedule for exam study or a paper's completion Learn note taking techniques Build vocabulary within your major field of interest Learn about writing for a particular major / discipline Learn about the writing expectations within the American system Sources properly with MLA or Chicago Style Create a bibliography with MLA or Chicago Style Practice oral presentations and speeches Leadership Opportunities Become a peer editor Create a portfolio Publish your writing Further Support Craft resumes, CVs, and cover letters Receive guidance on graduate school application essays The Director Christina Bell Cornelius attended Franklin College in the mid-90s and returns to Lugano after working as a professional writer for a wide range of publications, corporations and museums. The Writing Center is located on the ground floor of the North Campus Academic Building. HoursMonday through Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Walk-in hours are Monday - Thursday 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Students with appointments have precedence. Contact the Writing Center cbell@fc.edu or 091-986-3621.
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