Do I have to have an appointment?<\/strong><\/p>\n Walk-ins are welcome, but scheduled appointments take priority.<\/p>\n How long does a session take?<\/strong><\/p>\n A typical conference lasts 30 minutes; however, a longer paper may require more time.<\/p>\n What should I bring to my session?<\/strong><\/p>\n We recommend you bring any drafts or instructions for the assignment. However, you are not required to bring anything.<\/p>\n What if I do not have time to visit the writing center during your hours?<\/strong><\/p>\n You can submit your work electronically and receive feedback from an SAU writing consultant. See Online Submissions<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n What is the difference between an online conference and a face-to-face conference?<\/strong><\/p>\n A face-to-face conference in the Writing Center provides the opportunity to discuss your work and receive immediate feedback. Online submissions can be submitted via this form<\/a> at your convenience; a consultant will provide constructive recommendations regarding your work within a timely manner.<\/p>\n What is a writing consultant?<\/strong><\/p>\n Writing consultants are fellow students from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines whose training includes a course on how to work with writers.<\/p>\n What kind of writing can I bring to the Writing Center?<\/strong><\/p>\n We work with any writing at any stage of the writing process, whether you are brainstorming, working on a draft, or polishing your work before submitting it. We also accept writing you may not be doing for a class, including creative writing, resumes, or an application for graduate school.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n Will you proofread or edit my paper?<\/strong><\/p>\n While we may begin with more important aspects of your paper\u2014including content, structure, and citation\u2014grammar and mechanics do matter\u2026and we will discuss as time permits.<\/p>\n Can I drop off my work or bring in a paper for someone else?<\/strong><\/p>\n We require that the writer be present for the discussion. If you submit online, you should submit your own work.<\/p>\n What if I am working on a group paper?<\/strong><\/p>\n We will gladly work with you over the section you have written. Your group\u2014and the paper\u2014will benefit most if everyone can come at the same time.<\/p>\n Will I get a good grade on my work after coming to the Writing Center?<\/strong><\/p>\n Your professor is responsible for evaluating your work.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Frequently Asked Questions Do I have to have an appointment? Walk-ins are welcome, but scheduled appointments take priority. How long does a session take? A typical conference lasts 30 minutes; however, a longer paper may require more time. What should I bring to my session? We recommend you bring any drafts or instructions for the… Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":350,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":{"0":"post-301","1":"page","2":"type-page","3":"status-publish","5":"entry"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/writing-center\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/301","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/writing-center\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/writing-center\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/writing-center\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/350"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/writing-center\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=301"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/writing-center\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/301\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/writing-center\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=301"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}