The Cornell Writing Centers, Graduate Writing Service, and writing workshops are essential services that support students in their academic writing endeavors. The John S. Knight Institute for Writing in the Disciplines, which oversees these services, is committed to fostering a culture of writing excellence across campus.
Benefits of Writing Centers
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- Improved writing skills: The writing centers provide students with one-on-one tutoring and peer review, which helps them identify areas for improvement and develop their writing skills.
- Increased confidence: Working with tutors and peers, students gain confidence in their writing abilities and are better equipped to tackle complex writing tasks.
- Enhanced research skills: The writing centers offer research support, helping students develop their research skills and produce high-quality papers.
- Support across campus: The writing centers are located in various locations on campus, making it easy for students to access support services.
The Cornell Writing Center: A Hub for Writing Support
The Cornell Writing Center, located in Uris Library, is a hub for writing support on campus. The center offers one-on-one tutoring, group tutoring, and peer review sessions. Students can drop in for help with any writing project, from essays and papers to research papers and theses.
| Writing Center Services | Services Offered |
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| One-on-One Tutoring | Individualized writing coaching and feedback |
| Group Tutoring | Small group sessions for peer review and feedback |
| Peer Review | Workshops and drop-in sessions for reviewing and giving feedback on writing |
| Drop-in Tutoring | Walk-in sessions for general writing assistance |
A Personal Story of Success
Krystlove Yeboah, a government major in the College of Arts & Sciences, is one of many students who has benefited from the writing centers. Yeboah, who is not a native English speaker, initially felt that her high school writing skills needed improvement. However, after visiting the writing center frequently, she gained confidence in her writing abilities and is now taking the training course to become a tutor herself in the fall. “‘I want to be able to help people and demystify what it takes to be a good writer,’” Yeboah said. “By asking writers questions about their work, they can notice the weaknesses and add to their papers to fully defend their viewpoints or theses.’
The Knight Institute’s Role in Supporting Writing Excellence
The John S. Knight Institute for Writing in the Disciplines is the main organization behind the writing centers, Graduate Writing Service, and writing workshops. The institute coordinates first-year writing seminars, the writing in the majors program, and provides writing support across campus through its outreach efforts.
- John S. Knight Institute for Writing in the Disciplines: The main organization behind the writing centers, Graduate Writing Service, and writing workshops.
- Coordination of first-year writing seminars and the writing in the majors program.
- Providing writing support across campus through outreach efforts.
A New Home for the Knight Institute
The John S. Knight Institute for Writing in the Disciplines has recently moved into a newly-renovated space in Stimson Hall, which is also home to the Language Resource Center and the Office of Undergraduate Biology. “
‘We are excited to be in this new space, which provides us with a more collaborative and dynamic environment for our work,’
said [Name], Director of the John S. Knight Institute for Writing in the Disciplines.
Conclusion
The Cornell Writing Centers, Graduate Writing Service, and writing workshops are essential services that support students in their academic writing endeavors. By providing one-on-one tutoring, group tutoring, and peer review sessions, the writing centers help students develop their writing skills and confidence. Knight Institute for Writing in the Disciplines plays a crucial role in supporting writing excellence across campus. With its new home in Stimson Hall, the institute is poised to continue its mission of fostering a culture of writing excellence.
