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The ENMU Writing Center is supported by the Department of Languages and Literature and provides a place for students to come to work on their writing. Students must be enrolled at ENMU in order to register for an appointment. Our graduate and undergraduate peer tutors have been trained to help others with their writing.

We understand writing is a process, and we all need help along the way. All ENMU students have access to receive free tutoring from the ENMU Writing Center. We also provide support to faculty in the way of workshops and student referrals.

The ENMU Writing Center is located in the Jack Williamson Liberal Arts Building (JWLA), Room 114. During each semester, we are open Monday through Friday, with changing hours every semester.

Please note that tutors do not check submissions on the weekends. We will respond to weekend submissions on Monday.
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ENMU Writing Center

Jack Williamson Liberal Arts Building (JWLA), Room 114
Appointment form: ENMU Writing Center Request
Email: [email protected]

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Some courses will ask you to post in an online discussion board, and discussion boards are the primary way many web-based courses facilitate class discussions. The idea is to give an insightful, in-depth response to the prompt (something you would raise your hand and say in a face-to-face classroom). Use this resource as a guide to making effective, thorough discussion board responses that add to the conversation.

Common Pitfalls

Things to ask yourself

Are you offering a comprehensive response to the discussion prompt?

Did you answer all elements of the prompt or just part of it?

Is there a connection to other readings and assignments?

Use specific examples from the reading to support your ideas

Are you saying something new or just repeating other students?

If you can, look at what other students have already said and add something new. You wouldn't raise your hand in a face-to-face class and repeat something someone else just said.

Write something that furthers the conversation

Contributors: Tony DeFilippo & Derrian Goebel

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Some courses will ask you to post in an online discussion board, and discussion boards are the primary way many web-based courses facilitate class discussions. The idea is to give an insightful, in-depth response to the prompt (something you would raise your hand and say in a face-to-face classroom).

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Write for College is the perfect handbook to help students write, read, study, speak, and learn in high school, college, and the workplace. The handbook helps them develop the writing rigor that colleges expect in argument essays, research reports, entrance essays, and much more.

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The Writing Studio is available to and welcomes all students: on-campus, distance,
undergraduate, graduate. In order to keep everyone safe while learning, the Adams State Writing Studio
continues to provide tutoring online only. Weekday and evening appointments are available. Our
experienced writing tutors offer individual attention and support for writing assignments in any
subject.

Tutoring Hours Spring 2021

Online tutoring is available via Google Meet conferencing. Half-hour sessions are available
during the following hours:

In-person tutoring is available again:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Noon to 4 p.m.
McD 220

Students may drop into the Writing Studio during these times, but it's still best to make an
appointment. Please wear a mask and bring either an electronic or extra hard copy of your paper
to the session. We will social distance.

Online tutoring continues to be available, as well. To make an appointment for either option,
follow the instructions below. When you select a time, it will fill in your name. Then please indicate if you would like to meet in person.

To schedule an appointment:

1. Go to the Writing Studio Calendar

2. Choose a time slot. Click SAVE.

3. You will get a confirmation email. Accept with YES.

4. You will receive an edited email invite. Accept with YES.

5. At appointment time, go into your Calendar appointment and click JOIN MEETING.

6. Please have an electronic copy of your paper ready on your device. Once you are in the meeting, you can share the paper with the tutor.

Or, you may email writingstudio@adams.edu or call 719-587-7898 with your desired meeting day/time. If you are a distance student, please indicate your time zone. It's best to schedule in advance, but "drop-ins" are usually feasible.

Tutoring

The Writing Studio supports student learning in all disciplines through peer and professional tutoring, as well as classroom presentations on a variety of topics. Tutors will work with you at any stage in the writing process, so that you can become a better writer. Adams State students and alumni who need help with resumes, cover letters, philosophy statements or any documents related to scholarship, job, or graduate school applications should visit the Writing Studio as well. We welcome recommendations for workshop topics. Contact us with your suggestions.

Writing Studio tutors can help you with:

Paper planning

Organization

Sentence structure

Grammar

Proofreading

Punctuation

Publication styles: MLA, APA, AMA, CHICAGO, ASA, APSA

What is at the Studio?

Tutors who are trained peers, graduate students, and faculty volunteers

College-standard networked PC computers and a printer

Updated college grammar handbooks and course writing guides

Up-to-date citation guides for MLA, APA, Chicago Manual of Style, and others

Course assignments and sample papers provided by professors each semester

How to Use the Studio

Start your writing process early.

Consider the two or three most important items or issues you want to address before you visit. We will start where you want to begin.

Tutoring sessions last about 30 minutes and are on a first-come, first-served basis unless you have scheduled an appointment.

You may drop in to work with a tutor, to use the computers and books, or to gather other resources.

Make an appointment, so you will be our priority.

You may call or e-mail to schedule an appointment or to ask a question.

You determine whether or not we should notify a professor that you have worked in the Studio. The decision is always yours.

Come with a growth mindset and a willingness to learn.

We Help You Become a Better Writer

We can facilitate any stage of your writing process.

We can help you develop and organize your ideas.

You determine the purpose of your writing and the concerns we address.

Once you have a draft, we respond to the clarity and organization of your writing.

We help you to identify patterns of errors and to learn how to avoid those errors.

If papers are polished, we assist you in a final review and in proofreading skills.

Because of high demand or time constraints, we may not be able to cover every item you wanted to, so please make another appointment before you leave

Work for Us!

If you're interested in tutoring, you'll need to qualify for work-study, and you'll need great writing and people skills. For more information, please contact the director.

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The Writing Studio is available to and welcomes all students: on-campus, distance, undergraduate, graduate. In order to keep everyone safe while learning, the Adams State Writing Studio continues to provide tutoring online only. Weekday and evening appointments are available. Our experienced writing tutors offer individual attention and support for writing assignments in any subject.

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Support for Graduate Teacher Education Students

Faculty Writing Coaches are available to support writers at the graduate level in addition to our continued peer tutoring for undergraduate writers. Writing Coaches are available to meet with graduate students in person or remotely (over Skype, Hangouts, collaborative conferencing via Google Docs, etc.). Writing Coaches (all of whom have an M.A. or Ph.D.) can provide support at any stage of the writing process, including outlining, drafting, structuring discussion of an idea, supporting ideas with research, evidence analysis, organization, and voice.

If you are a graduate student seeking assistance from a Writing Coach, please contact:

Making the Most of Support from Writing Coaches

Our Writing Coaches are teaching faculty in the English Department. We are passionate about writing as a tool for learning, personal growth, and community transformation.

We are here to provide individualized writing support as you complete your graduate research and writing. You can meet with a Writing Coach at any point in your writing process: from generating ideas, to establishing an organizational structure, to polishing a final draft. Our goal is to collaborate with you as you develop new skills and to support you in becoming a confident, flexible writer.

What Can You Expect During a Meeting with Your Writing Coach?

To help you get the most out of your visit, we will help you develop specific goals for our session. This plan for your session will be specific to the writing project you are working on as well as reflect your overall writing goals.

We can help you locate the most common types of errors in your writing and help develop strategies for effective self-editing. We can explain stylistic choices and direct you to resources to address specific grammatical errors.

Your project belongs to you, so we'll leave the pen in your hand as we guide your revision process through constructive feedback, questions, and explanations.

We will support you in developing an ongoing revision plan to continue your work after our session together. Remember that your work with a Writing Coach should be an ongoing partnership; we may meet several times to work on various stages of a single project.

How Can You Sign up for an Appointment?

You may contact any of our Writing Coaches directly to set up an appointment (profiles and contact information are included below). You can arrange a time to meet in person or over Skype, Hangouts, Zoom, etc. for help with your writing. Our Coaches are available to meet/talk with you during times that fit your busy schedule. When you contact us, we will respond to you within 24 hours. Please plan to allow at least 48 hours to receive feedback on your writing.

How Can You Make the Most of This Support?

To make the most of your time with your Writing Coach, contact us early! You will benefit from an ongoing dialogue about your work and ample time for revision and editing.

Consider sending written work to your Writing Coach in advance of your scheduled appointment. This gives us the opportunity to read and comment on your work so that our time together can be spent discussing potential revisions and next steps.

Give your Writing Coach as much information as you can to help us get to know you as a writer. This might include describing the details of your writing process, discussing your writing strengths and challenges, or sharing faculty comments on your written work.

Writing Coaches: Profiles and Contact Information

Erik Juergensmeyer
Phone: 970-247-7098
Email Erik

Erik Juergensmeyer is an associate professor of English at Fort Lewis College. He joined the College in 2007. Erik's writing courses focus on how rhetoric and writing can improve communication for the public good. His interests include argumentation, community-based learning and research, and conflict resolution. Erik is also coordinator of the Peace and Conflict Studies minor. When he's not reading, teaching, and writing, Erik enjoys spending time outdoors camping, climbing, fishing, and skiing.

Corey McCullough
Phone: 970-247-7025
Email Corey

Corey McCullough, assistant professor of English, began teaching college writing courses while on fellowship as a graduate student in English literature at the University of Vermont. After teaching business English in Madrid, Spain, and then doing graduate work in environmental law, he decided what he wanted most was to be a college writing teacher. McCullough returned to graduate school and completed a doctorate in composition studies from the University of New Hampshire and is thrilled to now be at FLC. Besides writing pedagogy, his scholarly interests include rhetoric, multilingual writing, writing centers, writing across the curriculum, and archival and oral history research.

Candace Nadon teaches in the English Department at Fort Lewis College. She is a Fort Lewis alum and received an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Southern Maine and a PhD in English with creative concentration from Georgia State University. In addition to teaching at the Fort, she writes and publishes fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry and is writing her first novel. She has written the instructor manual for a composition textbook and also works as an editor. Candace looks forward to working with the Teacher Education students and is available to assist in all stages of the writing process, from planning to polishing.

Michelle Bonanno
Phone: 970-247-7183
Email Michelle

Michelle Bonanno began teaching at FLC in 2005 and has taught Composition, Honors, and Freshman Seminar courses. She is an FLC alumna and earned an MA in Communication from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2004. Michelle is also the Director of the FLC Writing Center where she has the privilege of learning from (and supervising) insightful, passionate peer educators.

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Faculty Writing Coaches are available to support writers at the graduate level in addition to our continued peer tutoring for undergraduate writers. Writing Coaches are available to meet with graduate students in person or remotely (over Skype, Hangouts, collaborative conferencing via Google Docs, etc.). Writing Coaches (all of whom have an M.A.

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Don't let essays daunt you. As long as you have the right working frame and mindset you can boost your writing and results. Here are some useful hints and tips that can help you plan and progress when writing essays.

Stages in the Writing Process

Break the writing process up into manageable chunks; this helps you to excel at each stage and plan your time so that you hit your deadline. Follow these 7 stages to achieve optimal results from your writing:

1. Analyse the title: Work out properly in advance what the question is asking for. Note keywords and function words (for example 'compare', 'analyse' or 'discuss').

2. Make a timetable: Remember the 80:20 rule - 80 per cent on preparation (Stages 1-4) and 20 per cent on writing up and finishing (Stages 5-7). Make your essay timetable fit in realistically with your other commitments and put a copy up at your desk.

3. Gathering data: Keep in mind what do you need to know and where are you going to get this information from. Highlight key info in your notes and use online resources carefully and wisely.

4. Planning: Get your data down in the most helpful way you can and plan out the structure of your essay in detail before you start it.

5. Write the first draft: Remember to write for your reader, and guide them through your argument. Assume and maintain an academic voice and style.

6. Revise your draft: Print your draft out and read it through. Mark up any changes you need to make on the paper, then, back on computer make these changes to a copy of your original version and rename it.

7. Check and polish: Tidy up the finished version, paying attention to the main areas: content and presentation. Proofread your work carefully before submitting.

Tackling Your Essay-Writing Demons

Turn those little negative thoughts about essays around. You may feel self-conscious about your writing style or apprehensive about those large word counts, but rethinking those depressing thoughts can help you to see the situation in a whole new light and give you a confidence.

If you think . . .

Tell yourself . . .

When I hand in my essay, I'll be exposed as an imbecile
who should never have come to university.

You won your place at university fairly and squarely and have a
right to be there. Many other students are feeling exactly the same
as you!

Writing's such a solitary business -how do I
cope?

You have lots of people to talk to! You can discuss assignments
with your tutor and your classmates, and although only you write up
the final product, you have lots of opportunities for supporting
one another along the way.

How on earth can I produce assignments of, say, 3,000
words?

You can break any big task down into chunks, and
writing's no different; it's completely manageable and
everyone can do it in the end.

I don't know all the academic words for things, and what
I write sounds childish.

You're here to learn, and through reading and attending
lectures you pick up the jargon. You'll soon start writing
like an expert!

I can't write anything original.

As an undergrad, you don't necessarily have to. You read
and acknowledge the work of other writers and researchers
who've been there before you and comment on what
they've written in your own way and in your own words.
Originality can come later (when you're doing your PhD or
heading for a Nobel Prize).

Key Websites for Essay Writers

Here's a list of some key websites that can help you research just about any topic - for your writing projects or for discovering new areas of interest. Remember to reference any material you use, where appropriate:

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The New Mexico Highlands University Writing Center offers writing support to undergraduates and graduates in all disciplines. We'll assist you at any level of your writing and at any stage in the writing process. We'll support you as you practice brainstorming, drafting, rewriting, and revising.

Our tutors serve as guides, rather than editors, to help you grow as an independent writer, speaker, and thinker. We believe that talking about and practicing writing are the best ways for you to develop effective writing skills.
Fall Semester Exam Week Schedule
Monday: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Tuesday: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

The Writing Center offers three session formats: onsite in Douglas Hall 115-E, on Zoom, and via e-mail. To schedule a session, you can request one through our Microsoft Bookings if you're logged into your NMHU account.

The Writing Center provides writing support via Zoom to students at the state centers. Please use our Bookings link above to schedule. If you are experiencing any issues, please email the Writing Center ( writingcenter@nmhu.edu). You can also leave feedback on your experiences with the writing center using this form.
Frequently Asked Questions
Preparing for a Tutoring Session

You are guaranteed all the help you can get with your writing when you visit the writing center. A tutor is usually available to consult with you in order to determine how to help you. To make this session go as smooth as possible, all students are encouraged to bring the following materials with them to their tutoring session:

1. A copy of your assignment sheet.

2. A printed or electronic copy of the text with which you will be working (i.e., your essay).

3. Any supplemental materials that may be of use during the session (textbooks, class notes, other research materials).

Though not all of these items are required, the more you have for you and your tutor to review, the greater the possibility your session will be a success.
Information for Faculty, Instructors and TAs
Computer Lab

The computer lab is open to students on a first-come basis during normal business hours. Our computers are equipped with Microsoft Office and other common programs. Due to our limited budget, students are not allowed to print in the Writing Center unless they provide their own paper.

At times, instructors reserve the lab for their classes. The lab is not available to students when an instructor has reserved the lab for his/her students.

Contact Us
Phone: 505-454-3537
Email:writingcenter@nmhu.edu
Location: Douglas Hall 115-E
About us

At the New Mexico Highlands University Writing Center, we believe that writing confidence and mastery are fundamental to student success and that every student has something important to communicate. To this end, we provide writers with the guidance and resources they need to strengthen their skills and processes.

We are committed to serving undergraduate students in all disciplines with a holistic, student-centered approach to writing. Students may come to us for support at the beginning, in the middle, or near completion of their writing projects. Through one-to-one conferencing with our trained staff, students become better skilled in interpreting assigned reading and in developing and articulating their own ideas.

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The Writing Center offers free one-on-one tutoring for all NMSU students and faculty, from undergraduate to PhD. We work with our clients on all types of writing, including writing for classes, presentations, and scholarships, as well as writing for other purposes, such as creative writing or assignment guidelines. If you have general questions about tutoring, workshops, or other Writing Center activities, you're invited to email consult@nmsu.edu. Due to the impact of Covid-19 on our communities, we continue to offer all regular tutoring online.

The Writing Center Closes for Winter Break on Friday, Dec. 9.

We will be open regular hours for drop-in Zoom tutoring during finals week:

Monday-Thursday 10am-12pm and 1pm-5pm.

Current students, faculty, and staff can sign into our Zoom room using this link.

When a tutor is available, you will be let in from the waiting room. There may be a wait during time when demand is high. Typical sessions are 30-45 minutes. If you do not have a current, valid Aggie ID but are a member of the NMSU community, you will need to email us ( consult@nmsu.edu) to set up an appointment.
*You need to be signed on to your NMSU account to access the writing center Zoom room. If you click on the link and get a message asking you to login, you will need to select the option "login using SSO" which will take you to your NMSU sign on page. There you will use your standard loginn name and passcode.
If you come to your session with specific needs or questions to discuss, it makes it easier for us to ensure that you feel like your time is being spent well.

What to Bring with You to Share with Your Tutor:

Any instructions or assignment sheets you have from your instructor (if writing is for a class)

Any notes or draft(s) you've written

Peer reviews of your work (if you have received any)

Instructor's comments (if you have received any)

Asynchronous feedback from our tutors is also available. The dropbox closes for fall term at 5pm Monday 12/5. Replies to last fall term submissions will be sent by 5pm on 12/9.

This is a good choice if you are not in a rush.

You send us your work, and we provide written feedback within 4 business days. (We check center email during business hours, so submissions sent after 5pm are not received until the next day).

To request feedback: fill out this quick form. It will help you share the same kinds of information you'd share during an in-person session; you'll attach the writing you would like feedback on as a file (PDF or DOCX).

You can submit 15 pages at a time, so long pieces of writing (theses, dissertations, specialized manuscripts for publication) are likely to require several submissions over time. Check out the "graduate writing" tab on this website for some additional information about working on big projects.

We look forward to working with you.

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Online discussions can help you prepare for class, learn discussion skills, practice your writing skills, and learn from others. To be successful, you need to translate your face-to-face discussion skills to the online environment. Remember that online discussions are first and foremost dialogues, not writing assignments. The following tips highlight key features of effective online discussion strategies, whether for discussion groups. These are general strategies. Be sure to read and follow your course-specific discussion assignment instructions.

Writing a post

Review the discussion instructions.

Your discussion may be more open-ended or there may be specific discussion prompts. In the case when there are specific discussion prompts, read them carefully and respond to all aspects of the prompt. Also, note whether your instructor wants you to include references and, if so, how many.

For more open- ended discussions, complete any of the assigned readings prior to drafting your post. You may be asked to think of a thesis and how to support it. Then read the other postings and see how they support or contradict your idea and write about this. Another strategy is to look for postings that lack evidence and probe for some. You can also turn your thoughts into questions or share alternate viewpoints. Remember, though, that opinions aren't arguments. Be sure to support what you say with references to course materials or outside sources, such as readings.

Use keywords in your title.

Online discussions can generate many messages, so you need to consider efficient ways to make your contributions. To help the other participants quickly understand what your post is about, be sure that your title clearly indicates the content that will follow. "My ideas about today's readings" isn't nearly as clear as "My opinion on Freud's theory of mourning and melancholia." Your title could even summarize the opinion, argument, or question that you raise, like in the following: "Freud's theory of mourning and melancholia: A false divide."

Encourage discussion.

If you're the first to post, strive to encourage discussion. Get others thinking (and writing) by making bold statements or including open-ended questions in your message. Those who post first are most often responded to and cited by others. Remember to check back and see if and how others have responded to your ideas.

Make posts short, clear, and purposeful.

Review the discussion guidelines for how long your posts should be. If length is not specified, write one to two meaningful paragraphs because long messages are difficult to read online. Another consideration is to make only one main point in each post, supported by evidence and/or an example. Be concise (Vonderwell, 2003).

Your stance need not be forever.

It can be intimidating to take a stand on an issue at times, especially when you put it in writing, which we associate with permanence. Remember that you are allowed to change your mind! Simply indicate that with the new information raised in the discussion, you have changed your stance. Learning is about change.

Other practical considerations for discussion board postings

It can be frustrating to read through a busy discussion forum with lots of posts and replies. Make sure to create new threads if new topics evolve in the discussion. Subscribing to receive email alerts of new postings can help participants keep up with a conversation without checking back into the discussion forum repeatedly. You can configure the tool to receive alerts whenever a new post appears, or receive a daily summary of the posts.

Responding to other posts

Make the context clear.

An informative title will help, but also consider including in your reply a quotation from the original message that you're responding to. If the original message is lengthy, cut out what is not relevant to your response. If the original has many paragraphs, you could place your comments in bold between the paragraphs to give readers the context for your ideas (Vonderwell, 2003).

Add value to the conversation.

Saying "I agree" does not move the discussion forward. Ask yourself why you agree and explain your rationale so that others have something else to respond to (Vonderwell, 2003).

Ask probing questions.

Consider using the following questions when trying to extend a discussion:

What reasons do you have for saying that?

Why do you agree (or disagree) on that point?

How are you defining the term that you just used?

What do you mean by that expression?

Could you clarify that remark?

What follows from what you just said?

What alternatives are there to such a formulation? (Roper, 2007)

Feel free to disagree with your classmates.

To air different perspectives or help others clarify their thinking, you may need to contradict a classmate. Remember to disagree respectfully (no name-calling or obscenities) and support your point with evidence. Do not feel bad about offering a different interpretation. Your contribution should help to make the discussion more productive for all involved.

Work to create group cohesion.

Discussions are about group learning. When you function well as a group, you will be more open to all the benefits that this type of learning can offer. Give positive feedback to one another, use light humour, avoid comments that could be taken as insulting, use first names, respond promptly to each other, and offer assistance. Also remember the lack of nonverbal and vocal cues in the online environment. You'll need to label emotions (e.g., "I'm confused about this" or "I feel strongly") because no one will pick up on how you feel otherwise.

Be aware when postings prompt strong emotional responses.

If you feel very emotional about a message, wait before responding. It's very easy to write something in the heat of the moment and then wish you could retract it. If you send it to the discussion, the damage is done. Even waiting overnight can give you enough distance to respond in a calmer and more professional manner.

Developing a positive perspective

Engage in online chats.

Online chats can provide an opportunity to ask questions or make comments during an online lecture. Try to make your comments concise and clear. Remember to be respectful and professional: don't write anything that you wouldn't speak in class. Also, avoid clogging up the chat with links to extraneous resources. Stay focused and aim to add value to the class experience.

Be open to new ideas

Discussion is about hearing what others have to say and working to shape and re-shape your own thoughts and perspectives. Different perspectives can further everyone's understanding of the issue or concept being discussed-they represent opportunities for learning.

The online environment comes with many benefits, including learning from your peers in addition to your instructor. Use the time productively to hone lifelong skills and refine your ideas about the course content.

Support

If you would like support applying these tips to your own teaching, CTE staff members are here to help. View the CTE Support page to find the most relevant staff member to contact.

References

CTE teaching tips

Other resources

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