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What is the UWC?

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Short version:
The University Writing Center (UWC) is a free resource for UCF undergraduates and graduates.
At the UWC, a trained writing consultant will work individually with you on anything you're writing (in or out of class), at any point in the writing process from brainstorming to editing. Appointments are recommended, but not required. For more information or to make an appointment, visit the UWC website at http://www.uwc.ucf.edu, stop by MOD 608, or call 407.823.2197.
Long Version:
The University Writing Center (UWC) is a free resource for UCF undergraduates and graduates.

The UWC's most popular service is the individualized writing consultation: a trained writing consultant will spend 30 minutes with you (an hour if your paper is longer than 7 pages, or if you are writing a paper with a group*) reviewing your work and making recommendations for revision. You can bring your work to the UWC at any point in the process--even if you haven't started writing yet. Your consultation will be most helpful if you take the time to:

  • prepare: identify specific issues on which you want feedback
  • participate: actively discuss your paper with the consultant
  • reflect: decide which of the possibilities raised during the consultation are helpful to you
  • act: revise your paper
The UWC will help with writing in any subject, including out-of-class writing such as job application letters. The UWC will also help you organize oral presentations. After each consultation, you will receive a Record of Consultation (RoC) form which summarizes what was discussed.
It is best to make an appointment; however, the UWC does accept walk-ins.
You may use the UWC computers to work on your writing without an appointment; available software includes Microsoft Office 2000, and specialized software (Editor, Writer's Helper, Minklink, Inspiration) for brainstorming, organizing, problem-solving, proofreading, and editing. The UWC does not write, proofread, or grade papers.
For more information or to make an appointment, visit the UWC website at http://www.uwc.ucf.edu, stop by MOD 608, or call 407.823.2197.
NOTE: If you are working on a group-written paper, please have all group members come to the appointment.
 
Additional Sources for syllabus-writing resources:
The UCF Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning (FCTL) has a syllabus template on their website.