University Writing

 Student Testimonials
(from anonymous student evaluations)

My Writing Fellow helped me develop a real argument. She helped me argue logically and support my thesis.

The Writing Fellow broke down my paragraphs to show good and bad structure. He also outlined my paper and its direction to show where I strayed from my thesis.

I liked having an intelligent, good writer offer his points of view and criticism. Four eyes see better than two!

The Writing Fellows Program helped me become more confident in my writing.

Faculty Testimonials

The Writing Fellows were helpful in giving additional informed feedback to my students about their writing, in a more personal way than I could (David Dearden).

The students' papers were much more readable, and my comments and corrections were actually reduced significantly. Students got better grades (John Livingstone).

The papers were much better and more enjoyable to read. The students' theses/themes were much clearer and the overall structures of the papers were stronger. I am able to focus on the substantive arguments the students make, rather than be distracted by poor writing (Eric Hyer).

Writing Fellow Testimonials

The Writing Fellows program offers a service I've seen nowhere else -- a chance for two students to learn writing skills, one as a teacher, the other as the student. I enjoy the feeling of both serving and learning at a level where I can actually effect change. As a Writing Fellow, I may not know everything but at least I can progress and help others progress, as well (Brenda Williams).

I love working with the Writing Fellows Program. I feel so much more involved with the university experience and also as though I am making a contribution. It is a unique experience to improve your own writing skills by working with other students and teaching them on a one-on-one basis. One of the biggest benefits I have seen is that many students look up to their Fellow as a mentor and a friend. Being a Writing Fellow is much more than a job -- it is a frame of mind (Kathryn Fleming).