Do I have to register for credit to use The Writing & Learning Studio?
No, registering for credit is not required. All of the Center's resources--except for the computers--are available to non-credit students. (To use the Center's computers, you must be registered for credit in the Center.)
What do learning assistants do?
Students can work with
learning assistants on college reading strategies, study
skills, speech projects, research papers, or other writing
assignments from any class. Learning assistants enjoy
working with students at any stage of writing (inventing,
drafting, revising, editing). They can explain instructors'
general expectations for college writing, but they depend on
students to reveal an instructor's goals for an assignment.
The only person who can tell students how to fulfill all of
the requirements of a particular assignment is the
instructor.
Learning assistants do not proofread student
papers. Instead, they teach students how to analyze and improve their own
writing, which often takes more than one session. They do not guarantee good
or better grades, but as you work more on your writing, your instructors
will probably notice, and you will be better prepared to communicate more
effectively.
How can The Writing & Learning Studio help me?
The Center can assist you in improving your writing techniques, reading speed, grammar, punctuation, memory, concentration, and other important skills related to learning. In other words, the TWLS can help you learn more, succeed in school, and even enjoy the process!
All SCC students are welcome at the TWLS! Students getting 4.0 GPAs use the Center regularly. Students who aren't passing their classes use the Center, too, to work on their skills. Books, reference materials, handouts, and tutorial assistance are available in the TWLS to all students. In fact, the TWLS typically serves students in over 50 different courses every quarter.
Call Grace Rhodes with any questions or, better yet, stop by 1501! Calling from on campus, dial x4308. From off campus dial 206.546.4101, ext. 4308.
