Howe Writing Center - Orientation Summer 2024

Howe Writing Center - Orientation Summer 2024

1. WELCOME TO
THE

2. But we’re here to help!
At the HWC, it’s our mission to
support all students in becoming
mor
e effective, confident, impactful
writers.
Writing is hard…
All writers need readers. Let us be yours!

3. Brainstorming &
Getting Started
Drafting &
Writer’s Block
Understanding
Feedback
Revising, Editing,
& Polishing
When should I come to the writing
center?

4. ● Academic writing
● Professional documents
● Creative writing
● Team writing
● Multimodal projects
● And everything else you’re
writing!
Personalized Appointments for the
Writing You’re Doing

5. Understanding the
assignment & its
expectations
Clarifying &
developing
arguments
Grammar &
sentence level
concerns
What supports do peer consultants
provide?
Sharpening tone
& structure

6. Three In-Person Locations
King Library
Howe Center
for Business
Writing
(FSB 2045)
Peabody Hall
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7. In-Person Live Online Written Online
Three Modalities

8. How to Make an Appointment
➔Go to MiamiOH.edu/hwc
➔Create an account
➔Choose your modality
➔
Pick a time slot for your
consultation

9. What to Expect: In-person
appointments
➔Arrive at HWC site (King, HCBW or Peabody) on time
◆At King, check in at the front desk
➔
Meet your consultant
➔Set goals for the session
➔Work toward your writing goals
➔Reflect on your progress and decide on next steps

10. What to Expect: LOL appointments
➔Sign in to WCOnline, go to LOL schedule and find time
slot for your appointment
➔Click red button: “start or join live online consultation”
➔Meet your consultant through video conferencing
➔
Set goals for the session
➔Work toward your writing goals
➔Reflect on your progress and decide on next steps

11. What to Expect: WOL appointments
➔Fill out your appointment form in detail, describing
◆What is the assignment or task?
◆Who is the audience?
◆What are your concerns?
◆What do you want your consultant to know so that they
can give you the best feedback possible?
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➔Look for feedback in an email from the HWC soon after the
appointed hour

12. We’re always looking for
consultants from all majors!
Work With Us!!

13. Thank you! Questions?

14. Schedule an Appointment!
Visit MiamiOH.edu/hwc.
Visit our King location, in the front lobby of King library.
513-529-6100
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