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Expository writing at Sarah Lawrence is seen as a way of understanding any discipline rather than as a discrete and separate skill. It is an integral part of every academic course at SLC, as well as performing and creative arts classes. The College encourages students to work closely on writing with their faculty in their biweekly or weekly conferences. Students can also discuss writing concerns with their dons.

Students who may need or desire additional support and practice can schedule one-on-one appointments with faculty members Kevin Pilkington and Carol Zoref. They can also meet with graduate students in the Learning Commons, who work evening hours, or with an ESL/EAL instructor. Scheduling information is available on the Learning Commons website: slc.edu/lc.

Students typically schedule one 30-to-45-minute appointment per week. Students writing in English as a second or additional language (ESL/EAL) can make two appointments per week. Students seeking academic accommodations related to their writing assignments should contact the Office of Access and Disability Services.

Appointments

Undergraduate and graduate students currently matriculated in degree-granting programs can make, cancel, and change appointments either via email or using the online scheduler, which can be accessed via the Writing Center page within the Learning Commons website. You must send an email to the appropriate faculty member or writing mentor in order to cancel on the day of your appointment. Repeatedly missing appointments can result in a temporary halt to your ability to schedule a meeting.

What to Bring

Bring either a hard-copy or digital version of the project on which you are working. If you are just getting started, bring the assignment description if you received one. If you are working on applications for competitive scholarships or study away programs, bring those instructions along. If you have nothing in hand, arrive prepared to start writing.

What Not to Bring

Do not bring papers that you want us to proofread for spelling or grammar errors. Every word processing program includes some sort of spell check or grammar check function that you should always use before submitting any written work. Some of these perform better than others. Use the best word processing program that you can on your personal computer, or run your paper through the word processing program loaded onto all of the College computers. If you chronically have trouble with spelling and/or grammar, you should make an appointment with one of the writing mentors or the ESL/EAL instructor.