The Writing Center

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Our Mission

The Writing Center’s mission is to equip students with the proper tools to understand and produce English written works in a collaborative learning environment. The writing strategies practiced in the center will better prepare multilingual and L2 students for their studies and future careers. The center is a tutoring resource to help guide students through the writing process. We offer students one-on-one consultations at any stage of the writing process.

 

Appointment Types and Services

We offer three types of appointments

Writing Consultations - Research Consultations - Proofreading Services

Writing Consultations are designed to assist students with: 

  • Brainstorming
  • Outline drafting
  • Short essay & term paper planning & drafting
  • CV/Resume writing
  • Cover letter writing
  • (Re)structuring AI generated text
  • Creating and polishing AI generated text
  • General asistance with:
    • Class assignments
    • Sentence & paragraph structure
    • Grammar
    • Emails/Letters
    • Formal English writing 

Research Consultations are designed to assist students with: 

  • Correct research practices
  • Citation styles

Proofreading Service

  • MA & PhD theses or publications only
  • An appointment may not be necessary, please email for inquires  (Soonest availiblity for new proofreading inquiry is December 2023)

**Note: As our staff is limited, this service is limited as well. Please email the Writing Center for questions, avaliability, and timeframes concerning proofreading services**

How to make an appointment

Step One: Click the link to view the Outlook Appointment Calendar 

Step Two: Find an appointment labeled "Free Appointment" (You can choose between "in person" or "online" make sure to let us know in the email!)

Step Three: Email us the day and time that works best for you

Step Four: Wait for our confirmation email 

Step Five: Arrive on time and be prepared for your appointment 

 

What to expect at your appointment

Making an appointment at the Writing Center is great, but what excatly  happens during the appointment? 

A Writing Center appointment, or one-on-one tutoring, is an opportunity for students to receive additional feedback on their written assigments. For shorter assignments, the tutor will go over the assignment with the student and ask questions concerning clarity, intention, and structure. The tutor will also provide feedback and direction concerning grammar and/or conventions.

It is important that the student comes prepared to the meeting by having specific questions or concerns ready. 

The Writing Center is unable to provide academic guidence or assistance with field/departmental content.  

Feel free to contact us for further questions and we look forward to see you at your appointment! 

Meet Our Team

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Contact Us

writingcenter(at)uni-saarland.de

Hours for Semester Break:     

In September and October we offer appointments Monday through Thursday. Check our calendar for dates and times!