Referring Students for Assistance

You may refer a student to The Writing Center at any stage in a writing assignment.

When assigning a writing project:

• Suggest students use The Writing Center as a reliable support service.
• If a visit to the Center is a requirement of the assignment - or - if you offer extra credit to students who visit the Center - send a copy of your assignment to the Director for consultants to reference.
• You may request someone from The Writing Center to visit your class to discuss our services by e-mailing the director kwelsch@clarion.edu.

When a student needs particular assistance:

• Indicate on the student's paper the type of assistance needed.
• Sending students to The Writing Center should not be punishment. Students who come to us with a negative attitude accomplish little and can become more resistant to writing.

The Writing Center is not a panacea for the ills of bad writing. Writing Center consultants assist writers at the level of each individual's ability. They are not miracle workers, editors, or proofreaders.