The Writing Center

Located on the 3rd floor of Snowden Library in the Academic Resource Center. Call 570-321-4050.

Spring 2012 Schedule

We begin holding regular hours the second week of each semester. No appointment necessary; just drop in.

Finals Week Hours

Sunday 4/22: 7-10 PM

Monday 4/23: 7-10 PM only (no daytime hours)

Tuesday 4/24: 7-10 PM only (no daytime hours)

Wednesday 4/25: 7-10 PM only (no daytime hours)

Thursday & Friday: Closed

For help during the day Monday through Wednesday during finals week, you have two options: (1) Contact Shanna Wheeler for an appointment or (2) e-mail one of the writing tutors to set up an appointment outside of the Writing Center. See links to the tutors' e-mail addresses below. For help during the day on Thursday and Friday, contact Shanna Wheeler for an appointment.

Day	Morning	Afternoon	Mid-Afternoon	Evening
Sunday	Closed	Closed	Closed	7:00 - 10:00 MS
Monday	Closed	12:30 - 2:30 AP	2:30 - 4:30 CB	7:00 - 10:00 ES
Tuesday	Closed	12:30 - 2:30 JM	2:30 - 4:30 AD	7:00 - 10:00 CY
Wednesday	Closed	12:30 - 2:30 CB	2:30 - 4:30 VY	7:00 - 10:00 NG
Thursday	10:30 - 12:30 BS	12:30 - 2:30 AM	2:30 - 4:30 AD	7:00 - 10:00 LA
Friday	Closed	12:30 - 2:30 ES	2:30 - 4:30 VY	Closed

Inclement Weather Policy:

When the College shuts down due to bad weather, the Writing Center will still hold regular daytime and evening hours as long as the library remains open to students. The offices of Mr. Hartsock and Mrs. Wheeler, however, will be closed.

Writing Tutors	Specializations
Chris Bernstorf (CB)	History, Creative Writing, and German
Ethan Sellers (ES)	Biology, Chemistry, and German
Aliza Davner (AD)	AP Style (Journalism), English Literature, and Philosophy
Brandon Sellers (BS)	English Literature and Political Science
Nicole Gramlich (NG)	Accounting
Courtney Young (CY)	Creative Writing and Education
Megan Sullivan (MS)	Psychology, English Literature, and AP Style
Laura Anderson (LA)	Biology and Music
Amanda Miller (AM)	English Literature and Biblical Languages
Alexandra Parizek (AP)	Actuarial Mathematics
Victoria Yuskaitis (VY)	Creative Writing, Archaeology, and Medieval Studies
Jennifer Melhorn (JM)	Psychology (APA Style) and History
Shanna Wheeler (by appointment)	Writing Center Director and ENGL 106 Instructor

Who We Are

"The image that should be cultivated of writing tutors is that they are an extra set of eyes, ready to catch [problems] that writers cannot because they're so deeply embedded in their own work. I am a consultant, someone with the time to read through a paper and make suggestions. I am not writing the students' papers, nor am I simply editing them." -Kirsten Darby '09

"To me, being a writing tutor isn't just about being part of the grammar police of Lycoming College, but it is about being a resource to people that need help." -Caitie Eberz

What students can expect: Good writers themselves, the writing tutors at Lycoming College have been trained to guide you through the writing process, from brainstorming to final revision. They do not take control of your work or [re]write your papers for you. They are not simply copy editors or grammar checkers. They are so much more! Take advantage of the friendly advice they can provide at every stage of your writing project.

What students cannot expect: Writing tutors will not know exactly what the professor is looking for or how he/she will evaluate your paper. (Always bring your assignment guidelines!) Also, writing tutors cannot guarantee you a higher grade on a given assignment; their goal, however, is to help you develop as a writer.

Come Prepared: Besides a copy of your writing assignment, bring your assignment guidelines, any relevant materials, a pencil, a mental list of what you're concerned about, and your patience.

Not all writing tutors are English majors. Some specialize in the sciences, archaeology, modern languages, History, and other areas.

Note: Every time you visit the Writing Center, we send a brief report to your professor to show that you are making an extra effort to succeed.

Word to the wise: Don't procrastinate on your writing projects! If you wait until the last possible minute to bring your paper to the Writing Center, you might not have enough turn-around time. Plus, we can get pretty busy at times.

Are you struggling with a formal research paper?

Seek out a model paper to guide you! You can read sample student research papers in Schemata: Student Essays Across the Curriculum or in the Digital Archives of Snowden Library.