CMU Writing Center Classroom Presentations
ANY
WRITING
WRITING CENTER ORIENTATION
This 10 to 15 minute presentation informs students
about a free resource available on our campus: The
CMU Writing Center. The presentation gives students a
glimpse of the philosophy of the Center, what it has to
offer them, and why they should use this resource,
along with information about appointments and the
hours and locations of the Centers. We will come to
your classroom at a time that works best for you.
ANY
LEVEL
WRITING MODEL SESSION
During this presentation, one or two consultants model
giving peer feedback on a sample paper written for an
assignment from your class, addressing global and
surface level writing concerns specific to that
assignment. This session engages students with
writing, gives pointers for writing your assignment, and
models the type of feedback students can expect at the
Center. At least one week before this presentation, we
will need a copy of your paper assignment and, if
possible, a sample paper. If you do not have a sample,
the Writing Center can create one. Dr. Lawson will work
with you to make sure that the model fits your
assignment and expectations. Allow approximately 30
minutes for this session.
ANY
DISCIPLINE
PEER EDITING WORKSHOP
Called a “Fishbowl,” this workshop explains and
demonstrates the benefits of peer review. Drawing on
questions and input from your students, consultants
discuss writing issues and demonstrate a peer revision
session by critiquing a paper from your class or by
using one of our samples. Allow 20 to 30 minutes for
this session.
PRESENTATION REQUEST FORM
Please email the following information to the CMU Writing Center, writcent@cmich.edu.
For additional information about the Center or its services, or to talk about writing or writing
assignments, contact Dr. Daniel Lawson, lawso3d@cmich.edu.
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