Whether you are brainstorming your first assignment at 凤凰体育直播 or putting the final touches on your dissertation, SLU's University Writing Services can offer individualized feedback on your writing and composition process.
University Writing Services is committed to the campus-wide improvement of student writing through one-on-one consultations. We work with students from all SLU colleges and departments on academic and non-academic writing. Writing consultants can also provide content-based feedback on cover letters, group projects, multimodal assignments, personal statements, and speeches/oral presentations.
Our role is to support you by offering a variety of consultation options to hone your skills and become a more confident writer. We encourage you to bring in your project at any stage during the composition process, which can include but is not limited to:
- Following assignment or project guidelines
- Brainstorming and identifying the topic you want to write about
- Forming research questions and hypotheses
- Developing thesis statements and arguments
- Organizing ideas (structure, topic/closing sentences, transitions, flow)
- Researching and supporting claims with evidence (source/quote integration)
- Citing and formatting sources properly
- Improving clarity, word choice and phrasing
- Identifying recurring grammar and punctuation mistakes
- Revising drafts and implementing feedback
We cannot guarantee better grades and do not proofread or copyedit essays. We help, but we also ensure that students take responsibility for their work and develop writerly personas. Our end goal is for students to become self-directed learners.
Delivery of Services
Students may choose one of three options to receive feedback on their writing: in-person appointments, online (asynchronous) consultations, and Zoom video conferences. Students can schedule appointments through EAB Navigate - Student located under Applications on the Okta dashboard. Consultations begin on the hour, typically last for 45 to 50 minutes, and are followed by a brief survey. There is a maximum of three appointments per week. Back-to-back appointments are not permitted.
Services for Summer 2024
University Writing Services is offering in-person appointments, online (asynchronous) consultations, and Zoom video conferences starting Monday, May 20 (the first day of summer classes), through Friday, Aug. 9 (the last day of summer classes).
In accordance with the SLU academic calendar, these services will not be available during University holidays. The writing center will be closed:
- Sunday, May 26, through Monday, May 27 (Memorial Day)
- Tuesday, June 18, through Wednesday, June 19 (Juneteenth)
- Thursday, July 4, through Friday, July 5 (Independence Day)
During this time, the entire staff will be out of the office and unable to hold appointments or review submissions.
Summer 2024 Writing Center Summary of Services and Policies (PDF)