How much time may I schedule with a consultant?
We recommend that you schedule no more than one 60-minute or two 30-minute appointments per day. Students are welcome to schedule two, one-hour or four half hour appointments per week. In other words, each student may receive up to 120 minutes of writing instruction per week.
What do I need to bring with me to the WRC?
In most cases, students should bring a printed copy of their drafts and a copy of the assignment, which includes the professor’s e-mail address (for optional faculty reports). We also expect that you come prepared to explain to the writing consultant your primary concerns about your paper so that he or she may best assist you.
I only want to have a consultant read over my paper to make sure there are no grammatical errors. May I still visit the WRC?
Yes, but expect your consultant to provide you with valuable instruction on how to look for and correct these errors yourself. While we are more than happy to assist you with issues of mechanics and grammar, we will not proofread your paper for you.
I am having trouble coming up with a topic. May I still visit the WRC?
By all means! At the WRC, we can assist you with any stage of the writing process – from helping you to interpret the assignment prompt, to coming up with a topic, to drafting and organizing, to editing and polishing. Be sure to bring as much information (a copy of the assignment, class notes) as is necessary to help your consultant understand your writing situation.
Will my professor know that I visited the WRC?
Only with your permission. If you would like for your professor to receive a brief overview of the writing issues addressed in your session, please be sure to provide his or her e-mail address to your consultant. Most instructors appreciate students who take the initiative to improve their writing, but consultants at the WRC will also respect your rights to privacy.
I need an appointment today. Can I schedule it online?
Students can schedule appointments up to an hour in advance. Please note that while we will meet with you on the day your paper is due, we can only offer limited assistance within the 30 or 60-minute time frame. We recommend scheduling appointments well in advance of the due date.
What happens if I miss an appointment?
Your consultant will indicate on WC Online that you did not attend the session. After three missed sessions, the system will prevent you from making appointments during the semester in which you missed. You will need to contact the WRC to be reinstated. It is best to cancel your appointment - by deleting it on WC Online - prior to your session if you need to miss. In cases of emergency, give us a call at X3798 or e-mail at writingcenter@case.edu, and we will delete the appointment for you.
What is WRC Peer Evaluation and how does it affect my session?
During your session with a WRC consultant, another consultant may ask to sit-in and observe. This is a system that helps us learn to different tutoring techniques from one another and to improve our techniques. Evaluations are focused on consultants' instruction, not on students' papers. If you would prefer that your session not be evaluated, please let your consultant know, and he or she will be happy to oblige.
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