If you have encountered behavior that goes against our policies and values or have any other concerns about the UWC or its services, please feel free to reach out directly to the UWC Director Debbie Weaver at [email protected] or Assistant Director Matthew Bryan at [email protected].
More information about being a peer writing consultant and our recruitment process can be found at this page. UCF undergraduates from all majors are encouraged to apply!
Of course! Many graduate students find UWC services to be especially helpful when they’re working on extended writing projects like theses or dissertations as well as when writing new genres like research proposals and articles. Consider setting up an appointment early in the writing process to get some initial feedback on your ideas, develop a [...]
Yes. Our peer writing consultants come from a wide variety of UCF majors and programs. While they might know the exact conventions of your discipline or have the background to immediately understand the content of your writing, they are trained and highly-skilled collaborators proficient in asking questions to learn more about your specific writing task [...]
Yes. While the primary language of the UWC is English, multilingualism is highly valued. Some consultants may be able to assist with writing in other languages and we actively recruit multilingual tutors, but we cannot guarantee that a tutor proficient in a particular language will be available. If you have particular questions or concerns about [...]
Yes! UWC faculty administrators and consultants offer presentations to introduce classes and other campus groups to the writing center and talk about what writers can expect when they visit. A typical introductory presentation lasts about 10 minutes. We are also happy to tailor our presentation to your class’s needs. Please submit a request via this [...]
Like the classroom, the UWC is a learning space. We don’t look at a writer’s current project only as an end in itself, but as a means to teach reading and writing strategies students can use throughout their lives. Students tend to find their experiences with the UWC are most effective when they make use [...]
We discourage faculty from forcing students to use the UWC. Too often, students see required visits as a punishment for bad writing. If faculty choose to require or offer credit for writing center visits, then we recommend a wide window for scheduling appointments, staggering consultation deadlines for large classes, and guiding students on how to [...]
Yes! You can begin the referral process by downloading our referral form. Please meet with your student to identify a few specific writing concerns for the student to focus on at the UWC. The student should then submit the form to Mariana Chao (Trevor Colbourn Hall 109 or [email protected]), who will help set up the [...]
Zoom meetings are best accessed by installing the Zoom application to your computer, phone, or tablet. If you choose to access your Zoom consultations via a web browser only such as Google Chrome, you will be required to sign in with a Zoom account.