1. Include the following paragraphs in the course syllabus (cut and paste directly
from this webpage):
Writing and Multiliteracy Center (WMC): In Person, Virtual, and Asynchronous during
the Fall and Spring Semesters
The Writing and Multiliteracy Center (WMC) provides all CI undergraduate and graduate students with FREE online support services and programs that help them become more effective
writers and communicators. WMC Peer Tutors help students at any stage of the composition process in any discipline for writing
or speaking (such as slideshow presentations, poster design and pitches). Students
are also welcome to bring in other types of non-academic or creative work such as
podcasts and videos. In addition, our tutors support students using the WMC Multimedia
Studio with a sound booth for audio recording, and a video camera to record group
or individual presentations on slideshow or research posters.
Students can drop in for a 30 min tutorial session or ask for one-hour sessions for
longer projects. They can also request for asynchronous feedback on papers and presentations
through a simple form on our website. Asynchronous feedback is available for submission
any time and any day during the academic semester!
Make an appointment and see WMC hours by visiting http://www.csuci.edu/wmc, or see us live either in our physical Center on the second floor of Broome Library.
You can also see if a tutor is available in our during our hours.
2. Invite a consultant to talk to the class.
Consultants will make a five-minute presentation introducing the center and leave
information with your students. Please fill out our to arrange a visit.
If consultants are not available, you can play a WMC pitch video. Our (1m24s) about the Writing & Multiliteracy Center. The video relates where we are,
what type of tutoring services we provide, how to make appointments, and hours.
3. Bring your class to the Writing and Multiliteracy Center so that they get to see
the space and know the location.
This could be coordinated with a tour of the library or a library workshop.
4. Actively encourage all students in the class to visit the Center throughout the
semester!
Students are more likely to visit the Center when they hear their professor or instructor
stress the value of getting feedback and using resources like the WMC not just once
(at the start of the semester) but multiple times throughout the semester. Faculty
might talk about the Center during the first week of classes, but they should also
remind students before major papers and assignments. Timing the reminders help students
to plan their appointment with the Center. Appointments can be made up to two weeks
in advance.
