The Writing Center
Services
Writing Center faculty provide individualized reading and writing support, one-on-one assistance with specific writing assignments, and help with scholarship messages and job related documents. Faculty also provide support for students who are second-language learners.
Specific Areas of Support
Writing Assignments & Scholarship Essays
- Topic exploration
- Conducting and implementing research
- Planning and organizing a writing assignment
- Revising for style, structure, and support
- Editing for grammar and mechanics
- APA style formatting
Resumes & Cover Letters
- Overall style, structure, and organization
- Revising for style and support
- Editing for grammar and mechanics
- Cover letter basics
- Reference page basics
- Preparing for interviews
Reading
- General active reading strategies
- Specific reading strategies for textbooks and classroom materials
- Vocabulary strategies
- How to read research
- Reading electronic sources
- Time management for reading
Second Language Learners
- One-on-one appointments
- Project Success Program
- Conversation labs
- External links library
Make an Appointment
Scheduled appointments are preferred and can be set up by emailing tmilligan@dunwoody.edu.
Students should bring all assignment materials with them to the appointment, including the syllabus, assignment directions, writing guides, and/or any notes taken from verbal directions. It is preferred that students receive review in person, but exceptions may be made.
To be considerate to other students, please be on time. If you become unable to attend your scheduled appointment, please email tmilligan@dunwoody.edu to reschedule.
The Writing Center will follow-up with the appropriate instructor after each meeting. The services of the Writing Center are intended to support and complement the writing tasks required by our instructors.