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How To Make An Appointment:

  • Call the Writing Center at (215)-596-8909
  • Stop by the Writing Center located at 4140 Woodland Ave.

What to Bring:

  • The assignment
  • A rough plan of your ideas or a rough draft
  • Any revised copies done previously
  • Textbook and other source materials for the assignment

What to Expect from your Appointment:

  • A trained reader's response, focusing on the assignment's directions, writing a clear thesis, thinking and organizing logically, providing adequate and appropriate support, and using accurate diction
  • Help with interpreting the teacher's suggestions for revision
  • Assistance in finding and correcting patterns of error in punctuation and grammar

After Your Appointment:

  • The Writing Center notifies teachers of your appointment, indicating the length of the appointment and what areas were discussed (e.g., thesis, organization, word choice, grammar).

 

 

 
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