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At a loss for words? 214 Evans Library | 205 West Campus Library writingcenter.tamu.edu | 979-458-1455 1

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A look at the services the University Writing Center at Texas A&M offers undergraduates

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  • 1. At a loss for words?214 Evans Library | 205 West Campus Librarywritingcenter.tamu.edu | 979-458-14551

2. Our GoalTo enhance your oral andwritten communication skills2 3. LocationsEvans LibraryRoom 214West Campus LibraryRoom 205 3 4. About Our Consultants4 5. Help with Every Type of WritingAcademic WritingScientific WritingBusiness WritingCreative WritingWriting for non-nativeEnglish speakers5 6. Help with Oral CommunicationSpeechesPoster/Slide PresentationsConversational EnglishInterviewsPodcastsVideos6 7. Help with ResearchFinding SourcesUsing Library Resources7 8. Help at Every StageUnderstanding theassignmentBrainstormingOrganizingWritingReviewing and editing8 9. MythsI can go into the Writing Center, and theyll editmy paper for me!The people at the Writing Center will tell mewhat grade they think my teacher will give me.The consultants are going to judge me based onthe quality of my work.Im already an awesome writer, so I have noneed for the Writing Center.9 10. For an Appointment10 11. About ConsultationsSessions begin on the hourand last up to 45 minutes.Consultations are limited toone per day.Walk-ins are welcome whenspace is available.Appointments can be booked online up to 2 weeks in advance. Ifyou need one more than two weeks in advance, call the UWC at(979) 458-1455.We can provide you with a record of your visit, if you want one.11 12. About ConsultationsIn-personConsultationsEmailConsultationsWebConsultations12 13. HoursFall & Spring Semester HoursEvans Library*Appointments and walk-ins (if someoneis available)Sunday: 3-10 p.m.Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-10 p.m.Friday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Saturday: ClosedWest Campus Library*Walk-ins onlySunday-Thursday: 5:30-10 p.m.*Summer & Interim hours canbe found on the UWC website!13 14. For the Most Productive Session. . .Do you know what you want to talk about?What are your main concerns?Do you have therubric/guidelines for theassignment?Do you know what citationstyle youre using? Do youhave a list of yoursources?14 15. More HelpQuick question? Stop by the frontdesk!writingcenter.tamu.eduHelpful handoutsInformative Write Right podcastsWorkshops and events15 16. Well help you find the writewords.U N I V E R S I T YJ X I G Z P O E214 Evans Library | 205 West Campus Librarywritingcenter.tamu.edu | 979-458-1455N HB W D E T L Q I L RD R C K K K P P T RT I V R M X S T X JP T B C Z P B Y O UC I S K E W V J D AE N S I N N Q O G PE G I C J C T O B YP X E G K G V E F GB S R M C E V QR MCheck us out on16