Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Before your writing assignments stress you out this semester, consider getting help at the KU Writing Center. With help from its peer editors, you can be confident in your work. To get started, make an appointment online at writing.ku.edu. “Read through your paper at least once before you come in,” says editor Bridget Lamb, a senior from Exton, Pa., so you know what you want from the consultation. It’s important to have a goal for your editing session, says editor Charlotte Davis, a junior from Overland Park. Be able to tell the editors which areas of your paper need improvement. Keep in mind that the Writing Center editors are there to help with the content and flow of your paper, not mechanics. Be prepared to spend 30-45 minutes in your consultation, depending on the length of your paper. Go in with a good attitude, ready to make progress. Be active in the editing process, and don’t expect the editor to rewrite your paper for you.
If you don’t have time in your schedule for a face-to-face appointment, you can email papers to the KU Writing Center. You should receive feedback within three school days. Though the Writing Center does not guarantee grade improvement, one student received the ultimate benefit from his consultation. “It turned my mediocre paper into an A,” says Bryan Do, a junior from Wichita. “I was very glad I visited.” Having someone else read your paper can be extremely beneficial. The editors at the Writing Center are available to do that, at no cost to students.
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