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 (at) smcm dot 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.
Research and Citation
If you want to write something, you need to learn something; and that usually involves research. Research not only helps you find information to test your assumptions and support your theses, but it also helps you find questions worth asking in the first place.
The librarians are your gurus on the research process, but here are some resources to help you with questions about finding and citing the ideas and arguments you need.
SMCM Research and Citation Handouts:
Links
Tips about maximizing the impact of your writing, as well as on becoming an efficient reader. Especially helpful if you are examining a text in your writing.
A collection of all the online references under the sun. That's not even much of an exaggerration.
Published works available online, from Art History to Philosophy to Computer Science. Sorted by subject.
A Bedord/St. Martin's Site by Diane Hacker. Includes annotated sample papers in CSE, MLA, APA and Chicago style.
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