Writing Lab

Schedule an Appointment

Where: Lower level, Folsom Library
When: Your scheduled time

Before you come:

  • Decide what you’d like help with and write down any questions.
  • Upload your paper, slides, or project file so it’s easy to share. (Long projects may take more than one session.)
  • Share your assignment sheet, notes, or outline if you have them.
  • For group projects, bring your whole team if possible so everyone gets the same feedback.

At your session:

At the start, your mentor will ask about your project and what you’d like to focus on. Because time is limited, be ready to prioritize your main concerns.

  • Writing projects: You may be asked to read your work aloud (or have it read to you). Hearing your words can help you catch tone, pacing, and typos.
  • Design projects: The mentor will look at your work in progress, ask questions, and give feedback on how others might see it.
  • Presentations: You can review your slides/outline, practice presenting, and get feedback in small sections.

Good to know:

  • Sessions last 25 or 50 minutes
  • Visits are private (unless you want your professor notified)
  • You can request the same mentor for future visits
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