SAGES Peer Writing Crew
The SAGES Peer Writing Crew assists undergraduate students at any stage of the writing process, whether generating ideas, composing a first draft, revising, or responding to an instructor's comments.
The Crew members are undergraduates who have proven themselves as writers in their SAGES seminars. They include students from the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Engineering, the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, and the Weatherhead School of Management. There are several ways to contact the SAGES Peer Writing Crew:
AOL Instant Messenger
Sunday through Thursday, 9 to 11 p.m.
You can connect with a Crew member on AIM (screen name SAGESWritingCrew) to answer your grammar questions, help you formulate a thesis, or offer general writing advice.
Adobe Connect
This semester, the Crew is excited to offer tutoring via Adobe Connect. Connect is a new online platform (no software necessary) that allows people to meet over the internet with no hassle. With Connect, students can meet face-to-face with tutors without leaving the comfort of their residence hall. Do you need writing help on a cold day, but don't feel like walking? Connect to the Crew and give it a try!
E-mail Us
Submit your paper electronically and ask for a Crew member's feedback. Just send your paper as an e-mail attachment. Please type your full name in the subject line, and include it in the attachment as well.
One-to-One Tutoring
Crew members meet with students individually in Wade Commons and elsewhere on campus. You can use TutorTrac to make an appointment at least 24 hours in advance of your visit, or try making a walk-in appointment during office hours.
Check Out Our New Writing Guide!
For the next best thing to an appointment, check out the Crew's online handbook, Beyond Typing: The Students' Guide to Writing. As you will see from the table of contents, the guide offers advice on every stage of the writing process, answering the questions that students most often ask about writing successful academic papers.
For more writing advice, visit the SAGES Peer Writing Crew's Blog. In addition, the Crew now has a page on Facebook! Become a fan of our page to receive the latest blog updates and Crew news.