Faculty Resources: Syllabus Text

The UWC has resources that can assist faculty assign the UWC, create written projects, and assess writing.

The following are recommendations for use in syllabi to encourage students to use the UWC.

Short version

The University Writing Center is a free resource for all UCF students.

At the UWC, a qualified writing consultant will work individually with students on anything they're writing (in or out of class) at any point in the writing process--from brainstorming to editing. Appointments are recommended, but not required. For more information or to make an appointment, visit the UWC Web site at http://uwc.cah.ucf.edu stop by MOD 608, or call 407-823-2197. Students may also call 386-506-4025 for the Daytona UWC, or 321-433-7873 for Cocoa.

Long Version

The University Writing Center is a free resource for all UCF students.

The UWC's most popular service is the individualized writing consultation: a qualified writing consultant will usually spend 30 minutes with each student and discuss recommendations for revision (or an hour if the paper is longer than five pages). If students are drafting a paper together as a group project, it's best to schedule two 30 minute group appointments back to back. All students can bring their work to the UWC at any point in the process—even if they haven't started writing yet. Consultations will be most helpful if students take the time to

prepare: identify specific issues on which they want feedback
participate: actively discuss their paper with the consultant
reflect: decide which of the possibilities raised during the consultation are most helpful
act: revise their paper (writers hold the pen and make changes during a session)

How the UWC can Help

The UWC will help with writing in any subject, including theses, dissertations and out-of-class writing such as application letters, resumes, conference papers, and journal articles. The UWC will also help students organize oral presentations. After each session, students will receive a Record of Consultation form which summarizes what was discussed. The UWC does not write, proofread, or grade papers.

Students can use the UWC computers to work on their writing without an appointment; available software includes Microsoft Office 2007, and specialized software (Editor – for help with grammar, Writer's Helper, Inspiration, EndNote, APA Helper) for brainstorming, organizing, problem-solving, proofreading, documenting, and editing. However, the UWC does not offer printing services.

While it is best to make an appointment when possible, students can also walk in anytime during UWC hours to be seen on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information or to make an appointment, visit the UWC Web site at http://uwc.cah.ucf.edu, stop by MOD 608, or call 407-823-2197. Students may also call 386-506-4025 for the Daytona UWC, or 321-433-7873 for Cocoa.