
In these times, and in this place, we are called to reflect on what we in the Writing Center have done and still can do to act against anti-Black racism and reflect our firm commitments to social justice. Caring for all students is our personal and professional priority, and as such, we remain dedicated to supporting Black lives. We unequivocally stand against police brutality in our communities and against the systemic violence that Black students have endured on campus, in classrooms, and in the Writing Center.
The Writing Center seeks to foster educational equity and is committed to social justice and inclusivity; however, we are coming to terms with the reality that these efforts are not enough. As part of an academic institution, we have been complicit in harm against students of color and have perpetuated anti-Black racism in our role as a gatekeeper of academic writing, which oftentimes perpetuates linguistic injustice. In response to calls to action from students within our department and across campus, we are rethinking our core practices and building on our recent inclusivity initiatives in order to decenter whiteness and center Black epistemological knowledge and practices. We will work to promote educational equity, foster social justice, and undo systems of oppression throughout the work that we do. We look forward to communicating more about these initiatives and practices as they progress.
Services for Students
We’re ready and eager to meet with you online through Virtual Meetings, Written Feedback, Drop-In Hours, and more! Click here for an overview of our Fall 2020 services for students.
Workshops
We offer free, non-credit workshops for undergrads, graduate and professional students, faculty, and academic staff to learn new approaches to writing genres and situations. Browse our listings and sign up.
Writer’s Handbook
Want to learn more about writing lab reports, reading poetry, using gender-neutral pronouns, citing sources, or another writing-related topic? Browse our extensive Writer’s Handbook.
Writing Fellows
Click here to learn about the Writing Fellows program, which provides undergraduate peer tutoring in writing-intensive and Communication-B courses.
Madison Writing Assistance
Are you a community member looking for writing help? The MWA program provides free, one-to-one writing assistance to Madison-area residents in partnership with local libraries and neighborhood centers. Learn more about our services here.
Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC)
The WAC program assists faculty, instructional staff, and TAs as they teach with writing in disciplines across the university. See our website for successful writing assignments, teaching advice, and info about workshops and consultations.
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Writing Center Calendar
- March
- March 8
- March 8
- March 11Writing Center WorkshopGetting Your Dissertation off the Ground (Part 2): Writing the First Chapter12:00 PM, Online
Spotlighting Our Instructors’ Dissertation Projects
February 9, 2021
Revisiting Grammarly: An Imperfect Tool for Final Editing
January 26, 2021
Introducing the WAC Program’s Online Writing Toolkit
January 13, 2021