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about face-to-face appointments

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make a face-to-face appointment at SWS in Nicholson Hall

what a face-to-face consultation is

In all one-to-one sessions, our writing consultants will help students—

  • Get started on assignments
  • Break through writer’s block
  • See their work from a reader’s perspective
  • Learn strategies for revising, editing, and proofreading
  • Access writing resources

how to set up a face-to-face consultation

You can make an appointment to see one of our consultants face-to-face in one of three ways:

  1. Give us a call at 612.625.1893. (If you need to cancel your appointment, you should also call this number.)

  2. Use our web-based scheduling form to set up your face-to-face appointment.

  3. Stop by our office in 15 Nicholson Hall.

If you are interested in making an appointment with a consultant who specializes in your discipline, please see our consultant bios page to find a consultant who matches your needs.

what to bring

  • A copy of the writing you want to work on or as many initial ideas as you have for your project
  • Any directions your instructor has given you for the assignment, including assignment sheets, your syllabus, and in-class notes
  • Any previous drafts or feedback on your writing
  • A pen and paper to take notes from the session
  • An open mind

what to expect

  • Most sessions last about 45 minutes.
  • The writing consultant will ask to see any directions for the assignment and ask you to explain the assignment in your own words.
  • The consultant will ask you questions about your concerns and what you’ve written/thought about so far on your paper or project.
  • The consultant will read some of your work or ask you to read it aloud.
  • The consultant will discuss with you strengths in your writing and areas for improvement.
  • The consultant’s goal is to help you develop writing strategies to apply to this particular paper/project and future work.

Look at our policies document (a pdf) to learn more about what to expect and how to get the most from your visit to the Center.

Student Writing Support
15 Nicholson Hall, 216 Pillsbury Drive SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455 | 612.625.1893
9 Appleby Hall, 128 Pleasant Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455 | 612.626.1328

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Last modified on August 27, 2008
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