Writing Center

Overview
The core of the Writing Center is the individual instruction provided to students by professional consultants. While grammar, punctuation, sentence structure and APA style are important, larger issues, such as critical thinking and writing style, are considered too. Our goal is to help each student become a more confident, independent writer.

Appointments
The Writing Center is open weekdays and some evenings. To schedule an appointment, call 410-706-7725. The Writing Center is located in the Southern Management Corporation Campus Center, 621 W. Lombard Street, Suite 302.

What We Offer You

• Individual help with papers, dissertations, résumés, personal statements and more
• Guidance with developing ideas, organizing your points, writing a draft, and polishing prose
• Workshops on effective writing, powerful oral presentations, and study and career skills
• Writing Course for International Students
• Scholarly Writing Program
• Dissertation Workshop
• Handouts on writing, communications, and career skills
• Attention to students with special needs

Dissertation Workshop Series Organizational meeting October 27th.
Call (410) 706-7725 for more information. 

Your Responsibilities

• Come prepared with your assignment and a hard copy of your paper. (You may bring your work on a disk, too.)
• Plan ahead. Multiple sessions may be needed to complete a paper before its due date.
• Notify the Writing Center at 410-706-7725 if you will miss an appointment or will arrive late. A day's notice is required for canceled appointments.
• Fill out an information form on your first visit and complete an evaluation form at the end of each semester.

Staff

• Laura Dickman, manager
• Gerry Lardner, PhD, Writing Center Consultant
• Philippia Richardson, Writing Center Consultant
• Jane Sellman, Writing Center Consultant
• Almeta Sly-Thompson, Writing Center Consultant

Students work exclusively with experienced, professional writing consultants.

For further information please visit http://www.umaryland.edu/student/writing/index.html