The BCC-UCF The BCC-UCF Writing CenterWriting Center

……because writers need readersbecause writers need readers

What is the Writing Center?What is the Writing Center?

The Writing Center is a free service offered to the entire BCC-UCF community.

Peer and faculty consultants work one-on-one with students, faculty, and staff in all disciplines, at all writing levels, and at all stages of the writing process. You tell us your needs.

For example, you can bring your ideas for a personal essay, or bring your research paper ready for polishing. We will work collaboratively to help you improve your writing.

What do we do at the Writing What do we do at the Writing Center?Center? We give you feedback and advice

while working with you to improve your writing ability.

We help you improve your ability to document sources, overcome writer’s block, organize ideas, revise your writing, and proofread your work.

Although we might offer advice on questions of style and clarity, we will never do the writing for you.

We point you to resources such as style manuals or editing software.

What What don’tdon’t we do at the we do at the Writing Center?Writing Center?

Proofread papers Attempt to catch every error Make corrections for you Write the paper for you Do your references or citations

for you Guarantee you’ll get an A

Where are we located?Where are we located?

We are located on the Cocoa campus in building 12,

room 221. Our hours change

every semester with our consultants’ course schedules.

How do you make an How do you make an appointment?appointment? Call us at (321) 433-7873. Schedule online at

www.uwc.cah.ucf.edu. BCC students must request a user

login prior to using the scheduler. Call or drop by and we’ll show you how.

Schedule a 60-minute appointment if your paper is longer than five pages.

What should you bring with What should you bring with you to your appointment?you to your appointment? Your professor’s assignment sheet A copy of your paper, preferably one

it’s okay for you and your consultant to write on

An electronic copy of the paper--on a flash drive or emailed to yourself so you can access it on the Web

Copies of any sources you are using for research

What happens at a What happens at a consultation?consultation? You come to the Writing Center and

meet with a friendly consultant. Your consultant asks what you’d like

to work on during your consultation. You and your consultant explore

strategies for improving your writing. Ultimately, you become a better

writer.

What else can you do at the What else can you do at the Writing Center?Writing Center? Use Editor software to check for

mechanical, usage, and stylistic concerns.

Pick up handouts on popular subjects ranging from MLA style to tips for taking essay exams.

Get the answer to a question by using our library of writing reference books.

What do students say about What do students say about us?us? “My professors commented on how

my writing had improved.” “I learned so much more about

writing.” “Talking it out made me know my

story, made me know what I was trying to say.”

“I learned how to look at my writing from a different perspective and then make my own revisions.”

We hope to see you soon!We hope to see you soon!

For more information please visit us online:

www.uwc.cah.ucf.edu or

www.brevardcc.edu/wc-cocoa

Or just drop by

room 221

on the second floor

of the library.