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.
Handouts and Links For Writers
So it's three a.m. and you find yourself with a sudden, burning question about dangling modifiers. Well, maybe not, but certainly there are times when information is needed and the luxury of visiting the Writing Center in person is not an option. We've designed each of the four parts of the References for Writers section to assist you with the different stages of the writing process. "Getting Started" provides tips on interpreting assignments, developing a focus and generating support for a thesis. "Organization" is a great place to visit for guidance on early revision and structure. "Grammar/Style" offers downloadable handouts on sentence-level concerns, including tricky grammatical issues. And last but NOT least, "Revision/Citation" offers assistance in the final stages of writing-revision, editing and proofreading.
We hope this resource will prove useful with your writing needs. Remember, if this reference does not answer all of your questions, or if you would simply like to talk about your writing, you can always drop by the Writing Center or schedule an appointment.
