1. The Writing Lab @ Algoma University
Dr. Carmella Coccimiglio, Instructor
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2. What Is It? Free service Any discipline of study
Qualified writing instructor
Improve the writing skills to be successful at the university level
Individual writing consultations by appointment

3. Where Can I Find It?
WW 201B, on the second floor of the Wishart Library
Contact Dr. Carmella Coccimiglio at
or call ext. 4226
Only open during office hours

4. When Is It Open? Mondays 9-10:30 Tuesdays-Thursdays 9-11:30 Fridays and weekends closed *students should check the booking site for any schedule changes   Students can access writing-related resources on the Writing Lab’s CMS page as well (key: writing). Full details about the Lab’s policies are available on CMS and on Lab pamphlets around the AU campus (library circulation desk, etc.).

5. WRITING LAB Office: WW201 B (Library, 2nd floor)
Dr. Carmella Coccimiglio, Instructor
Office hours for Spring, 2018
Mondays 9-10:30
Tuesdays-Thursdays 9-11:30
Fridays and weekends closed
Students should check the booking site booking.algomau.ca
for any schedule changes.
Full details about the Lab’s policies are available on CMS and on Lab pamphlets around the AU campus (library circulation desk, etc.).
Office: WW201 B (Library, 2nd floor)
Visit the Writing Lab on CMS (enrolment key: writing)

6. What Does the Instructor Do?
The Instructor works individually with students to help them develop the planning, organizing, writing, and revising skills needed for academic papers in any discipline.
Suggestions for writing development
Grammar,
sentence structure, punctuation
Drafts
Documentation, citation, and research skills
Logic and coherency
APA, ASA, MLA, Chicago, and other citation styles

7. What Does the Instructor Not Do?
Will not write your papers, proofread them, edit them, or guarantee a specific grade for you
Will not be responsible for changes, edits, and revisions to student’s submitted work—that is the student’s responsibility

8. Booking an Appointment
Students are permitted to make two 30-minute appointments in advance. The Instructor will recommend follow-up appointments as needed.
Go to booking.algomau.ca. Choose the Writing/Math Labs link and do the following:

9. Select the date and time you want.
Enter student webmail ID and password.
Fill in the form:
First and last names
The course code (ex. ENGL 1801 A or B)
Algoma University webmail address on the booking information page. *Please note: the Instructor will only contact students through webmail.
Click the “Save” button on the bottom of the booking information page so the appointment will be saved.
If you want to change or cancel your appointment:
Follow steps 1 and 2. When the booking information page opens, scroll to the bottom and select Edit or Cancel Entry.

10. Get the most from Academic Support Services at Algoma U!
Writing Lab Help
Learning Centre Help
Are you concerned with the overall cohesiveness and clarity of your assignment?
Do you want to focus on sentence clarity?
Are you wondering if you referenced (MLA, APA, Chicago, ASA) properly?
Do you have trouble with grammar and punctuation?
...visit Writing Lab Instructor Dr. Dr. Camella Coccimiglio
Are you feeling overwhelmed and unable to complete course work on time?
Do you want to learn how to read, note-take, and summarize textbooks and articles effectively?
Do you want to focus better when studying?
Do you want help preparing for an upcoming presentation?
...then visit Learning Strategist
Raquel Lehto
in the Learning Centre.
For more information, visit the Writing Lab on CMS (key: writing)