Recently, I've fielded a number of queries about working at The Writing Center, so I thought an explanation of how to pursue the wonderful opportunity of working at The Writing Center at MSU deserved its own post.

              + Undergraduate writing consultants need to first take the Writing Center Theory and Practice course (WRA/ENG 395);  you'll need an override for the course, so email (smit1254@msu.edu) or drop by and talk to me about it first.  I've attached a copy of a syllabus from the course in case you want to know more.  Of course, the class is modified/updated every semester, but this will give you an image of it.

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               +Graduate consultants need to submit an application packet that includes your letter of interest (what do you have to offer the writing center and its clients and what do you plan to learn while working in the writing center), a copy of your resume or CV, and a writing sample (genre is open).  We accept applications for hourly work on a rolling basis.  Applications for assistantships need to be submitted by Feb. 1 for the summer and the next academic year.