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A Writer's Resources at Wright State UniversityA wide range of resources is available to you at Wright State. You may find the following resources helpful in achieving success in your ENG 101 and 102 courses. Writers need feedback from other writers in order to fully benefit from the writing process. You can find well-trained writing consultants in the University Writing Center. Undergraduate and graduate students from many different majors can assist you with generating ideas, organizing and developing those ideas, and becoming an effective editor of your own work. These consultants can even teach you the basics of Microsoft Word or be on hand to give you tips as you work independently on your papers. Services available at the Writing Center include assistance with:
Questions about grammar, punctuation, and format can be answered quickly by calling the Writer’s Hotline at 775-2158 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on weekdays. Writing Center hours vary from quarter to quarter, with expanded hours during fall, winter, and spring terms. Weekly or one-time appointments are available, or you may simply stop by on the hour or half-hour. 031 Library For an appointment: 775-4186 For the Writer’s Hotline: 775-2158 www.wright.edu/academics/writingctr/
Not only does WSU have a large book collection, it has periodicals, microforms, print and electronic course reserves, videos, and many other resources. WSU Libraries are good places to begin research for your writing. Tutorials and assistance especially helpful for ENG 101 and can be found on the Libraries web site at: This site contains information about how to find materials in the library, the writing process, sample online research, and how to evaluate the information you have found. The Paul Laurence Dunbar Library is the main academic library for WSU. You can use the Dunbar Library for study groups, a quiet place to read, or watching the video you missed from a class. Check the following web page for current hours for the Dunbar and other WSU libraries: http://www.libraries.wright.edu/about/lochours/ Holiday and break schedules differ and are posted. Circulation desk: 775-2525 - Information desk: 775-2925 http://www.libraries.wright.edu Notice the right and left-hand link menus and search box to search books, journals, databases, audio and visual materials, Interlibrary loan and OhioLink.
There are other WSU Libraries focusing on particular subjects, such as the Music Library and the Fordham Health Sciences Library. The Writing Web is a useful reference that contains:
http://www.wright.edu/cola/Dept/eng/wsuwweb/
Computing and Telecommunications Services Department (CaTS), located in the Library Annex, is where you will find information about access to various WSU web and research tools, your UNIX account, your email address, and answers to your questions or problems regarding computers. The Library Annex is open 24 hours a day and has several computer labs available for general student use. Hours for labs that are open during the night are posted. CaTS Help Desk: 775-4827 Internet Sources The internet has become an important tool for research. A few helpful web sites are:
Other Resources Some groups of students require more specialized resources. The following sections detail some of the resources available to two such groups. Non-Native Speakers of English Many groups, associations, and services are available to International Students. A good source of information is the University Center for International Education (UCIE).
Student Union office E190 Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 775-5745
The American International Student Association (AISA), the largest student organization at WSU, may be found at http://www.wright.edu/studentorgs/aisa/homepage.htm. The AISA office is located in Student Union office W034
If you need help with a paper or assignment, you can seek help in the University Writing Center, located in the Library Annex. Refer to the "University Writing Center" above for more information.
Students with Disabilities Wright State is a national leader in accommodating students with disabilities. Any questions or requests for help can be directed to the Office of Disability Services (ODS). Student Union office E186 775-5680 Some of the resources for students with disabilities include:
Members of the university community and other individuals may request accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. These can be read at http://www.wright.edu/admin/affirm/400120apd.html. Procedures regarding the request for and provisions of reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities can be found through ODS. The WSU Libraries have many services to assist students with disabilities including:
Refer to the "Library" section above for more hours and telephone numbers. |
