Writing Center

Let students know about our support with a syllabus statement! 

The Jaguar Writing Center provides writing support to graduate and undergraduate students in all three colleges. Writing tutors work with students to develop reading skills, prepare oral presentations, and plan, draft, and revise their written assignments. Students can make individual or group appointments with a writing tutor. The Writing Center is located in Central Academic Building, Suite 208.The Writing Center can be reached by emailing writingcenter@tamusa.edu or calling 210-784-1222. Students can also make appointments with the Writing Center under the Student Services tab in JagWire. 

One of the best ways to introduce your students to the Writing Center is to invite a tutor to your class! We provide both a five-minute and a twenty-minute introduction to the Writing Center. All students will receive a bookmark with our hours during these presentations. 

Five-Minute Introduction to the Writing Center 

This 5-8 minute presentation is a concise introduction to the Writing Center. During this presentation, a tutor will provide a brief explanation of why visiting the Writing Center can be beneficial, an introduction to the peer-tutoring model we employ during sessions, an overview of the types of writing support we offer, and instructions for making an appointment. Upon completion of this presentation, students will know the following:

• Why the Writing Center is beneficial
• What will happen during their session
• When they can visit the Writing Center for support
• How to Make an Appointment
• Twenty-Minute Introduction to the Writing Center 

This 20-25 minute presentation provides an extended introduction to the Writing Center. During this presentation, a tutor will provide a short explanation of why visiting the Writing Center can be beneficial, an introduction to the peer-tutoring model we employ during sessions, an overview of the types of writing support we offer, and instructions for making an appointment. Additionally, this presentation includes an overview of the writing process. As we discuss each stage of the writing process, we discuss in more depth how the Writing Center supports student writing. This presentation also includes sample scenarios that provide a more detailed summary of the relationship between the Writing Center and the writing process. Upon completion of this presentation, students will know the following:

• Why the Writing Center is beneficial
• What will happen during their session
• When they can visit the Writing Center for support
• How to Make an Appointment
• What stages are in the writing process
• How the Writing Center supports each stage of the writing process

To request a introduction to the writing center, send the following to Katherine.Bridgman@tamusa.edu:

1. Course title
2. Course location
3. Course time
4. Three requested dates 

* Please note that requests must be received at least 7 business days in advance.

This workshop is best suited for JaguarTracks courses and is about 45-50 minutes in length. 

This workshop introduces students to effective strategies for writing a college paper. Specifically, the writing tutor will walk students through the following areas that can cause difficulty early in their college careers:

• understanding a writing assignment
• connecting with support resources
• adapting their writing process in high school to the college context

Through this workshop, students will engage with ways to address each of these areas and learn tips for when they are struggling. Handouts and activities are provided throughout the workshops as an interactive component.

After completing this workshop, students will be able to do the following:

1. Identify a number of resources available to them on campus for writing assignments
2. Understand and implement the rhetorical situation into their writing process for more productive drafting and writing
3. Have a clearer understanding of their own individual writing process
4. Be able to identify tools to overcome difficulty with an assignment

To request a introduction to the writing center, send the following to Katherine.Bridgman@tamusa.edu:

1. Course title
2. Course location
3. Course time
4. Three requested dates 

* Please note that requests must be received at least 7 business days in advance.