student writing support
resources for instructors
sws policies
Because we are an elective resource that relies on student collaboration and trust,
we cannot accommodate “required” appointments nor provide instructors
with proof that student visits have taken place. Instructors
who would like to offer students extra credit for working with
an SWS consultant might ask their students to summarize what happened during the session.
Please note that SWS consultants will not work with students on take-home exam
essays unless the instructor states in writing on the exam or in the syllabus that it is permissible
for students to use our services specifically for these assignments.
brief
in-class visits
Students
are more likely to take advantage of SWS’s free services after
meeting a member of our staff. Writing consultants are available
to visit classes and give brief (10- to 15-minute) presentations about our services.
Request a visit with our online
brief in-class visit request form.
informational flyers
Feel free to print and reproduce for your students our informational
flyer, which lists all tutoring times and locations. You may also want to distribute our more detailed policies document in order for students to learn more about what to expect and how to get the most from a visit to the Center.
instructional consultations
Consultants are available to meet individually with instructors
about all aspects of teaching with writing. For more information,
please see “consultations”
in the teaching with writing portion of this site, or
contact Kirsten Jamsen
via email or at
612.625.5355.
web resources for teaching with writing
All instructors are encouraged to visit the teaching
with writing portion of this site, which contains
a wealth of resources that help instructors effectively incorporate
writing into their courses. Teaching with writing not
only includes an expanding compendium of practical suggestions and model
materials created by faculty and teaching assistants, but also
provides helpful tips on dealing with plagiarism and grading; suggestions for working with
non-native speakers; ideas for effective assignment and syllabus
design; writing activities; discipline-specific writing help;
pedagogical theory; and much more.
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