Workshop TODAY on Quoting, Citing, and Paraphrasing

Wednesday, April 6th @ 4 PM 

in Battelle-Tompkins 230

“Quoting, Citing, Paraphrasing:

How to Properly Cite Your Sources”

Whether you prefer MLA, APA, Turbian or Chicago Style—all these different citation guides can be overwhelming.  How do you introduce a source in-text?  What’s the proper format for block quotations?  Bring you questions with you to talk to our writing center consultants. 

Writing Proficiency Exam Workshop on Wednesday

“A Guide to the Writing Proficiency Exam”

Wednesday, March 23rd @ 4 PM 
Battelle 230

Worried about the exam?  Not sure you can write a well-developed, argumentative essay?  Attend the Writing Proficiency Exam Workshop for helpful hints and tips, and even practice writing the thesis statement. 

Get to Know the Writing Center

Come visit the Writing Center's table in MGC today, Tuesday, March 1, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to meet our friendly consultants and lean about our services... and while you're at it, enjoy some delicious desserts!

Get to the Point: A Writing Workshop for International Student Writers

Are you an international student struggling to meet your professor's expectations?

Come to the Lit Lounge in Battelle-Tomkins (Room 230) today at 4 PM to learn more about American-style essay writing, thesis and topic sentences, citation, and more. 

Writing Proficiency Exam Workshop this Wednesday

The Writing Center is Hosting a

Writing Proficiency Exam Workshop on

Wednesday, February 2^nd @ 4 PM in Battelle 230

Do you need advice on preparing for the Feb. 5  Writing Proficiency Exam?  Are you worried about writing a strong, well-argued essay?  Come to the Writing Center’s Proficiency Exam Workshop this Wednesday, February 2^nd from  4 to 5:30 p.m. in Battelle 230.  The Center’s student consultants will offer tips on thesis development, proper essay construction, and more. We’ll work with the preparation packet (available in 228 Battelle), so read and bring the packet with you. 

We're on Facebook!

The Writing Center is now on Facebook!  Become a fan of The Writing Center at American University to learn more about us and receive regular updates and writing tips.

The Writing Center Kicks Off the New Semester

To kick off the new semester, the Writing Center will be hosting a table outside the bookstore today, Tuesday, January 18th from 11:00am to 2:00pm.  Writing Center Consultants will be on hand to answer questions about the Center and to talk about all the wonderful services we offer to AU students... free of charge!  We'll also have an Open House all day today at the Writing Center in 228 Battelle, so this is a great opportunity to stop in and chat, or to check out our great resources and handouts.  Stop by and say hello!

We look forward to seeing you today at our table in front of the bookstore and at our Open House in the Center!

The Writing Center will open for our regular hours starting tomorrow, Wednesday, January 19th.

The Writing Center Opens This Week!

The Writing Center opens this week for the fall semester!

The Writing Center is a place where American University students meet with other AU students to talk about writing. Our writing consultants are undergrad and graduate students themselves, so they understand your writing needs—and they're happy to work with you on any writing project you have, from essays to cover letters and application essays. Please see FAQ for more details.
In free, 45-minute consultations, we will work with you on issues such as:

• Interpreting a writing assignment
• Generating ideas
• Locating and sharpening a thesis statement
• Organizing ideas and research
• Developing logical arguments
• Polishing your prose
• Finding strategies for revising
• Identifying recurrent errors

To schedule an appointment, just call 202-885-2991.