Learning Resources
The goal of the Writing and Learning Center is to help students to become effective, confident and skillful writers and to provide resources for them to reach this goal. The following are examples of how the Center can assist you:
- Selecting topic and narrowing focus
- Assistance organizing a paper
- Using a process writing approach
- Learning revising, proofreading and editing skills
- Giving credit to sources
- Dealing with specific writing problems
Staff
Molly McHarg, Tutor
If you wish to make an appointment, please email Molly McHarg. You are welcome to come in on a drop-in basis, but it is useful for us to know that you are coming for an appointment in advance. We will send you a confirmation email for your appointment.
Hours
Hours for the Summer 2008 session are as follows:
Tuesday, 11:00am-12:30pm
Wednesday, 11:00am-12:30pm
Student responsibilities:
- Come on time for your appointment and be prepared
- Provide your tutor with a copy of your assignment
- Bring any materials that you are working on connected to your assignment
What will happen during the appointment?
- You will work and think about writing
- You will be treated with respect
- You will focus on areas that you need help with
- You will keep your “voice” in your text.
What will not happen during the appointment?
- Your essay will not be proofread or edited
- You will not have your work done for you.
Resources
Faculty may find the following information helpful in preparing students for constructing and revising papers:
- Teaching and Helping ESL Students (Online Writing Lab (OWL))
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Tutors from the Writing Center are prepared to visit classes to introduce the Center and to distribute information about it. Faculty members can arrange for a brief presentation by sending an email to the Director at the above address.
The Writing and Learning Center provides information and help to students who wish to improve their writing skills. This is done through assisting students with topic development, general organization, as well as guidance on paper revisions.
- Main Campus Writing Center Home
- 15 Steps to Good Research
- Citing Sources:
Citing Online and Paper Publications
MLA Bibliographic Format - Indiana University Writing Tutorial Services information about:
- Citing Sources in MLA Style
- Citing Sources in APA Style
- How to Use Evidence
- How To Write a Thesis Statement
- Paragraphs and Topic Sentences
- Personal Statements and Application Letters
- Plagiarism: What It Is and How To Avoid It
- Proofreading for Common Surface Errors
- Proofreading for Spelling Errors
- Taking an Essay Exam
- Using Outlines
- Writing Book Reviews
- Writing Resumes and Cover Letters
We look forward to seeing you in the Writing and Learning Center!
Quick Links
Events Calendar
Upcoming SFS-Qatar Events
- Aug 24, 6pm-8pm: Distinguished Lecture Series: Rami Khouri
- Aug 26, 3pm-6pm: SAC FAIR--Student Activities Commission Fair
- Aug 28, 10am-3pm: Education City/GU Community Fair
SFS-Qatar News
- Georgetown University in Qatar Welcomes Class of 2012
SFS-Qatar welcomes the Class of 2012 with its New Student Convocation ceremony on August 16, 2008. (August 16, 2008) - SFS-Qatar Students Participate in the Model United Nations Simulation in The Hague
Ten SFS-Qatar students recently represented China, Myanmar, Poland and other countries at The European International Model United Nations Conference (TEIMUN) in The Hague, Netherlands. (August 05, 2008) - Women Leaders Gather at Georgetown’s Qatar Campus
From July 13-21, young women from across the Middle East and North Africa gathered at Georgetown's Qatar campus for a one-week leadership academy. (July 22, 2008)
