Summer consultation will take place in one of three ways:
- Face-to-face. This is the preferred method, as it is by far the most effective. Make an appointment and then come to PML 107. If you’re working on an assignment, bring anything that might help the consultant understand the writing situation. You might also bring a second copy of your work to read while the consultant reads. Appointments can be 30 or 60 minutes.
- Synchronous Online. We’ve tested various methods of consultation at a distance, and this is the most effective. This method uses chat in Google Docs or Google Drive. Make an appointment through the online scheduler and indicate on the appointment form that you want an online consultation. Share your work with the consultant and be online in that document at the time of the appointment. Make sure you give the consultant editing privileges when sharing. The consultant’s email address appears at the top of the appointment form.
- Asynchronous by Email. This is the simplest but least effective method. Schedule a time and then email your work to the consultant. This option is not suitable for brainstorming sessions because there is limited opportunity for immediate dialogue and clarification. However, an extended conversation may continue by email following the initial response. The consultant’s email address appears at the top of the appointment form. In the “Comments” box, indicate that this will be an asynchronous appointment.
For synchronous online and asynchronous appointments, the consultant’s email address will appear on the appointment form. If you have not used the Writing Center before, please review the Writing Center policies and guidelines. We will assume that you understand these policies and guidelines.