Graduate uwc overview

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This introduction to the University Writing Center familiarizes graduate students with our services and explains how they can maximize their benefits when visiting us.

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At a loss for words?

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Our Goal To enhance your oral and written communication skills

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Locations

Evans Library

Room 214

West Campus Library

Room 205 3

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About Our Consultants

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Nationally certified professionals—graduates, and undergraduates

Experienced writing teachers, editors, and/or professional writers

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Proposals

Abstracts

Articles

CVs

Dissertations

Grants

Literature Reviews

Theses

Help with Every Type of Writing

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Help with Oral PresentationsSpeeches

Poster/Slide Presentations

Conversational English

Interviews

Podcasts

Videos6

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Help with Research

Finding Sources

Using Library Resources

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Individual ConsultationsFace-to-face or online advice

about writing or public speaking from a certified consultant.

Sessions begin on the hour and last up to 45 minutes.

Consultations are limited to one per day.

Walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

UWC: (979) 458-1455

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International Student Workshops

Once-a-week workshops designed to improve your academic writing and public speaking skills.

Each topic ties in ways of communicating from an American cultural perspective.

Check out our website calendar for the workshop schedule!

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Graduate Writing GroupsMeet regularly

during the semester with other grads and UWC group leaders.

Get feedback on your drafts and set writing goals to make progress on your thesis or dissertation.

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Dissertation and Thesis Assistance

(DATA)Receive one-on-one help with the same consultant for up to 10 sessions.

Start this program at any time during the semester.

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Dissertation Boot Camps

• Four days, 9 am to 5 pm, in August, May, and January

• Only 12 seats available• Write, eat, and get

advice every day from our most experienced consultants.

• For more information: [email protected]

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Graduate Writing Series

Learn from experienced faculty and staff on topics like:

• Proposal Writing• Literature Reviews• Abstracts• Writer’s Block

Sign up online to attend.

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For an Appointment

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Sessions begin on the hour and last up to 45 minutes.

Consultations are limited to one per day.

Walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

Appointments can be booked online up to 2 weeks in advance. If you 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.

About Consultations

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About ConsultationsIn-person Consultations

Email Consultations

Web Consultations

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To cancel or switch appointments

Change or cancel appointmentsonline or call (979) 458-1455.

Call us if you will be more than five minutes late, or your appointment will be forfeited.

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Fall & Spring Semester Hours

Evans Library*Appointments and walk-ins (if someone is available) Sunday: 3-10 p.m.Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-10 p.m.Friday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday: Closed

West Campus Library*Walk-ins only Sunday-Thursday: 5:30-10 p.m.

Hours

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*Summer & Interim hours can be found on the UWC website!

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Quick question? Stop by the front desk!

www.writingcenter.tamu.edu• Helpful handouts • Informative Write Right podcasts• Workshops and events• Dissertations and Theses• Graduate Student Services decision matrix

More Help

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