How do I let students know about the University Writing Center?

Request an informational visit for your classroom. Email Dr. Laura Hakala at laura.hakala@uncp.edu to request an informational visit. One or two University Writing Center staff members will give a 10 minute informational talk about our services.

Request a writing workshop for your classroom.  Email Dr. Laura Hakala at laura.hakala@uncp.edu to request a workshop. 

Encourage students to visit the University Writing Center. Let students know about the University Writing Center using one of the methods above. In your syllabus, encourage them to come during the planning or drafting stages of their writing. Encourage struggling students to visit the Writing Center, but remember, ALL writers can benefit from our services.

Give extra credit for University Writing Center visits. Let students know that they can earn extra credit for visiting the University Writing Center. When they make an appointment, they should click the box that says notify instructor of the session, and you will be emailed a copy of their client report form after the session.

Include the University Writing Center in your syllabus. Some instructors include a brief description of the Writing Center and/or list the website in a section of their syllabi with campus resources. Here is an example description that you may use:

The University Writing Center, located in DF Lowry 308 and available online at www.uncp.edu/writing, is a peer-to-peer tutoring service where UNCP students can seek assistance with written assignments during any stage of the writing process, from brainstorming ideas to drafting, revising, and editing.

Include a link to the University Writing Center on Canvas. Our website address is www.uncp.edu/writing.