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The Writing staff will give a 10-15 minute PowerPoint presentation to your class, either in your classroom or in the Writing (Cook Library 112), about the services we offer and how they can make an appointment to meet with a tutor.

If you have questions, please email writingcenterFREEMississippi.

 

We offer a variety of 45-60 minute workshops, either in your classroom or in the Writing ,

 

The Writing Process Workshop

An introduction to the writing process for all disciplines. In this workshop, students will get the opportunity to review components of the writing process and provides strategies for getting ahead of procrastination.

 

Developing Your Paper: Introduction and Thesis

This workshop introduces participants to the basics of crafting an introduction and a thesis. It also shows students how to begin a paper by setting up a strong and clear argument.

Developing Your Paper: Paragraphs and Conclusion

This workshop introduces students to the importance of paragraphs and a conclusion in supporting a strong argument. In particular, this workshop discusses what goes into creating a good paragraph and how conclusions can help the paper end on a positive note.

Add Writing  to Your Syllabi

Encourage your students to visit the Writing by including the following statement on your syllabi:

The Writing is a friendly space that provides free, individualized feedback and support to help Southern Miss students succeed with writing assignments for any class. The offers one-to-one consultations for any stage of the writing process, from understanding the assignment and brainstorming ideas to revising and editing. To make an appointment, visit usm.edu/writing-center. Select “Schedule an Appointment” and create a WC Online account. The Writing is located in Cook Library 112, between Starbucks and the Speaking . For more information, visit usm.edu/writing-center or call the center at (601) 266-4821.

Turnitin

If you are an instructor and need access to the university's Turnitin.com account, please contact turnitinadminFREEMississippi. Turnitin access is also provided through integration with Canvas.

The Turnitin administrator is unable to provide access directly to students. Student access requires a course ID and join key which are generated by the instructor at the time the course is set up.

Instructors are encouraged to visit the page to access user manuals and quick start guides for .

 

Contact Us

University Writing
Cook Library 112

Hattiesburg Campus

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Email
writingcenterFREEMississippi

Phone
601.266.4821