Emphasizes formal, objective, orderly, and grammatically sound expression.
Avoids the first person, injecting opinion, overstating claims, and overwriting.
Uses the active voice.
Avoids plagiarism.
Uses clarity: direct, straightforward, jargon-free, uncluttered language.
Avoids language reflecting bias and stereotypes.
The Writing Center is the only academic support unit on campus specifically designed to promote your development and success as a college writer. The consultant team is available to assist you in person and online with writing projects for any course and any level of instruction. The Writing Center also offers specialized assistance for multimodal compositions or new media projects like digital narratives, blogs, websites, slideware presentations, and even YouTube videos.
Visit the Writing Center website for current hours and to make an appointment.
Information Desk student staff are ready to help you during all library hours.
Depending on the complexity of your question, they may forward it to librarians or staff.