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WELCOME July 3, 2008

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Welcome to Valparaiso University’s Writing Center. This summer we’ll be embarking on a common project with students in China who are studying to be students at Valpo this coming school year. We’re so excited and happy to meet you and look forward to getting to know you and your writing.

Cheers!

Summer Hours May 19, 2008

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Are you in summer school? The Writing Center will be open this summer, weekdays, with a few exceptions here and there. You can either reach us through writing.center@valpo.edu, or stop by the Christopher Center for on-the-spot help or to to sign-up for an appointment.

Check out our blog pages or our categories–you will find a lot of help on many topics.

Why “The Blue Light”? March 10, 2008

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blue-light-sign-best-2.jpg Most obviously because we have a blue light on the peer consultant desk. When it’s on, we’re on, and you can be on! But what other blue lights are there? . . .A blue light special at K-Mart means you’ll get a bargain, maybe something you didn’t know you needed. . .Blue light on stage hints at romance or mystery. . .A study shows exposure to blue light at night prevents drowsiness. . .At the Blue Light Live in Lubbock’s Historic Deport district, you can gather and hear great music. . .Your dentist may use a blue light to harden your new filling. . .The Little Blue Light web site provides literature and poetry study guides. SO whether it’s inspiration, a wake-up, a bargain, a place to gather, and maybe mystery (and romance?) you need, stop by THE BLUE LIGHT at the Christopher Center first floor, or here online.

What blue lights do you know about?

Consulting Online September 21, 2007

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An online appointment works well either in the first draft or nearly finished. Your reader will send you an overall response and also make comments in the margin or text. You’ll find questions about ideas and content, suggestions for additions, and tips for corrections in style or usage. When will you hear from us? Usually within 24 hours, but keep in mind our consultants take a break on the weekend until Sunday evening.

The down side of online consultations . . .we can’t talk with each other. The best ideas come from conversation–tossing around ideas, jotting down notes, and making corrections. To try it out, send to writing.center@valpo.edu . Be sure to explain the assignment and include questions you have. International students: please come in to meet in person for your first consultation.