WRITING IN STYLE

HSE WRITING CENTER OFFERS HELP, GUIDANCE WITH STUDENTS’ WRITING SUBMIT A PAPER ON THE WRITING CENTER CANVAS PAGE Click on ‘Submit a Paper’ Icon Submit what you would like feedback on Include prompt, feedback and specifi c areas to for the mentors to edit on your paper Expect feedback in 24-48 hours.

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Writing is hard. Making sure you read and understand the prompt correctly, formulating a game plan, strong thesis and supporting arguments can prove a daunting task for students. Don’t even mention the writing, reviewing and editing process that can be time consuming and confusing- the words on the page become a jumble of letters in your head. It often takes an outside perspective to help you turn in that perfect letter, poem, or essay guaranteed to earn a shining ‘A’. That’s where the HSE student writing mentors come in. Led by English Department chair David Young and Instructional Assistant Drake Jellison, the Writing Mentors o er their services to all students of HSE Paper’ Icon from their home base in room C107 and online on the Writing Center Canvas page. “We’re here for not just essays in classes, but creative writing papers and contests too,” Young said. “We’re not just an editing service, if you want any help with any writing, whether it’s for school, a Submit what future scholarship, or just because you like to write, you would like come to us. Let us read through [your essay], give you feedback and tell you about some cool scholarships feedback on or contests.” The Writing Center was started over 20 years ago and mentors over the years have edited and reviewed tens of thousands of student papers. Students who have used this resource have walked away feeling more confi dent in their papers and their writing Include prompt, abilities. feedback and specifi c Among those who have worked with the writing mentors is freshman Niana Patwardhan. “I decided to use writing mentors for two reasons: areas to for the mentors to edit on I was struggling to edit my essay and my English your paperteacher recommended them to me,” Patwardhan said. “Their edits were helpful. They provided multiple tips for the essay I sent them and future essays I will write. I would 100 percent recommend writing mentors to other students.” When students turn a paper into a writing mentor, they can be sure that it is going into capable hands. Mentors are available every period except third and Expect feedback in fourth and they have the expertise and earnestness 24-48 hours. required to provide the best help they can for students to become better writers. “If you want in-depth feedback on your paper, we would love for you to meet in person with us,” student writing mentor and junior Norah Wills said. “Our goal at the Writing Center is to equip you with the skills to edit your paper, and meeting with a mentor is a great way to do so.” The Writing Mentors will continue to serve HSE for years to come and will always be a resource for students to become more confi dent as a thinker, writer and individual in and out of the classroom. Story by Lauren Kopka.