Locations and Hours
We are located in the annex across the atrium from the library. Questions or comments? Call us (X4493 on campus, 240-895-4493 off-campus) or e-mail us at scmagruder@smcm.edu.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I schedule an appointment?
You have several options: you can stop by during our walk-in hours, and we'll do our best to assist you; you can use our online scheduler (your login, if you've never used it before, is your school email with your last name as your password); or you can give us a call at x4493. Calling or stopping by is the best option if you can't make any of the posted hours.
What is the meaning of life?
We don't know either. But keep looking. Let us know if you figure it out; we may post your answer. Meanwhile, try typing "What is the meaning of life?" into Wolfram Alpha.
Meet the Tutors:
Danielle Doubt
Major: English
Minor: Women, Gender, and Sexuality
Writing: I am interested in rhetoric, political writing and journalism, as well as creative fiction and creative non-fiction.
Interests: feminist movements, local food movements, running, so really any kind of movement, be it social, political or physical I probably find pretty cool.
Click here to see all of our peer tutors.
Writing in Specific Disciplines
It is nearly impossible to complete an assignment without an understanding of the basic requirements. We have to write papers for many courses, and each discipline expects something different in a good paper. Though we at the Writing Center are always happy to assist writers with any kind of writing they would like to bring in, sometimes all a writer needs is a bit of a guideline.
Approaching an assignment in an unfamiliar discipline, or even a familiar discipline, can be challenging. We've created a reference to help. The links on the left provide information on the writing conventions of different disciplines. If you are approaching a paper for a specific discipline for the first time or are seeking guidance on the regulations of a familiar discipline, this reference may prove useful.
