For Faculty
The Writing Center complements your teaching by providing students with free access to expert, individualized advice that helps them write across disciplines. We aim not to correct students’ work, but rather to listen to their concerns. Then, we make suggestions about writing strategies they can use.
FAQs
What does the WC do for faculty?
We can:
- Visit your class to introduce writers to the Center and our services
- Provide instructional workshops based on your requests
- Support you as writers, too. We can work with you on presentations, reports, assignments, syllabi, scholarly publications, award applications, and more!
Can I require students to visit the WC?
No. Consultations work best when students attend voluntarily. But please do recommend our services.
How can I encourage my students to come to the WC?
- Invite us to visit your class.
- Add a WC statement to your syllabus.
- Put a link to our website in Blackboard.
- Offer extra credit.
How can I verify my student attended a session?
Consultants provide writers with a brief summary of their session. Students may share these with faculty.
How does the WC handle AI use?
Although consultants do not report on AI use or evaluate academic integrity cases, we do provide writers with guidance on interpreting course policies regarding AI use.
Syllabus Statement
The Writing Center
The Writing Center offers expert consulting to all Syracuse University writers. Consultants can advise you on any writing at any stage. Students come for individualized help understanding assignments, talking through ideas, revising drafts, citing sources, and improving editing strategies. For more information on in-person and online hours and services, please visit https://artsandsciences.syracuse.edu/writing-center/. This is a free resource to all students and highly recommended for any assignment you work on in this class.