Our Philososphy
Strive to become a better writer, not simply to help the paper become a better paper.
Believe in growth - for yourself and others. Believe you are responsible for your own growth, but that you can interact synergistically to promote your growth.
Practice the silver rule - that is, there are no quick fixes.
Respond with a balance between courage and consideration; remember that you are in control of the situation.
Remember that you are the writer.
Attending to meaning.
—- We care for our clients; we care about our clients. But we don’t take care of our clients.
—- The University Writing Center (UWC) is not here to “do our own thing.”
—- The UWC does not mimic whatever teachers have done - unless it’s thoroughly consistent with our principles and protocols.
A writer must have-
respect for the audience,
respect for the language,