SCC Writing Center

1. SCC Writing Center Southeast Community College Lincoln, Nebraska ~ (402) 437-2627 Welcome!

2. Multi-Academic Center (The “MAC”) The MAC offers tutoring in subjects such as: • Writing • Math • Accounting • Anatomy • Biology • Chemistry • And more Stop by the MAC for complete tutor schedules.

3. SCC Writing Center • LOCATION: Multi-Academic Center (MAC), Room L5 (downstairs in the back of the library at the 88th and “O” Street, Lincoln Campus) • HOURS: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. • PHONE: (402) 437-2627 • You can set up an appointment for tutoring at Energy Square! • Email us at • WritingCenter@ • southeast.edu • Please include your name, phone number, and times you’re available to meet.

4. What is the Writing Center? • Free help with any kind of writing: • For any class • research papers, speeches, business memos, short stories, article responses, scientific papers etc. • For life • resumes, job application cover letters, scholarship application essays, etc. • For fun • blogging, that novel you’re secretly writing, poetry, etc.

5. What is the Writing Center? • Free help at any stage in the writing process: • Getting started I have my assignment, but I don’t know how to start! • Early draft I’ve started writing, but I’m not sure what else to add! • Final editing stages I think it’s almost ready to go, but I have a few last grammar questions!

6. Who can use the Writing Center? Any student currently enrolled at SCC. • Any current SCC faculty or staff member

7. Can I make an Appointment? YES! • Walk-in visits are always welcome, but we recommend making an appointment so that you can be sure a tutor will be available when it best fits your schedule. • Appointments are 30 minutes long, and they start on the hour and half hour anytime we are open, except the first and last hour of each day. • Call (402) 437-2627 or stop by to make an appointment in the MAC. • Make an appointment at Energy Square by emailing WritingCenter@southeast.edu. In your email, include your name, phone #, and the times you are available.

8. What should I bring to the Writing Center? • Assignment directions/handout • A copy of the job description or writing prompt (for a non-class project like a scholarship application) • Any notes or research, including copies of your sources • Comments from your instructor on this or other writing • A copy of your paper • If you bring a digital copy, you will need to print out a copy (for free) to use with the tutor. Plus, you can make the changes you talk about as soon as you finish! • Your SCC student ID with current quarter sticker

9. What help can I expect? • Our goal is to help you become a better writer. We don’t fix papers for you, but we will gladly help you identify problems and explain how and why to fix them. • Thesis/Main Idea • Content Development • Organization • Intro/Conclusion • Word Choice • Sentence Structure • Grammar • MLA, APA, or other source citation styles

10. Is the Writing Center on the Web? • Web resources: www.southeast.edu (Quicklinks Student Services  Tutoring) • Online writing tutoring is available at: www.smarthinking.com • Username: SCC + dash + your SCC login (first initial + last initial + your SCC ID number) • Password: southeast • Example: • April Jones, ID: 123456 • Username: scc-aj123456 • Password: southeast • Use lowercase and check your spelling if you’re having problems logging in

11. How does Smarthinking work? • Fill out an online submission form. • Include a detailed description of the assignment. • More information = better feedback • Upload your essay. • Save documents in Rich Text Format (.rtf). • Not saving in this format may slow down feedback time. • Remove any graphics. • Allow 48 hours for us to get back to you. • Remember to give yourself time to make changes to your paper after you receive a response.

12. Resources at the Writing Center • Grammar Hotline If you have a quick writing question, you can call us during our hours of operation at (402) 437-2627. • Computers • We have computers for you to use with the tutors. • Books • Our resources include MLA & APA guides, grammar handbooks, and textbooks for specific classes, such as composition, business writing, and study skills.

13. Tips to make the most of your visit • Visit the Writing Center early in the writing process and more than once. • Come with a clear goal in mind: getting started, organizing and developing paper content, learning how to cite sources, etc. • Bring all relevant materials: drafts, sources, directions, a flash drive with your file saved on it, etc.

14. Tips to make the most of your visit Visit the Writing Center more than once for each assignment. Scheduling regular appointments is a great way to do this! Visit us at least one day before your paper is due, so you have time to make the changes you and your tutor talk about!

15. Writing Center • Hours: • Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. • Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. • Locations: • Multi-Academic Center, Room L5 (at the back of the library on the Lincoln Campus - 88th and O) • Energy Square, Room 109A (by appointment only: WritingCenter@southeast.edu) • Phone: • (402) 437-2627 • Online: • www.smarthinking.com • www.southeast.edu (look for us under “Quicklinks Student Services  Tutoring”) Serving SCC for over 10 years!