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The WCC is OPEN FOR BUSINESS for Spring 2024!

Monday: 8-10am, 2-4pm, 6:30-8:30pm

Tuesday: 11am-2pm

Wednesday: 8-10am, 10:30am-12:30 pm, 2-4pm

Thursday: 8-9am, 9:30-11:30am, 1-2pm

Friday: 8-10am, 10:30am-12:30pm, 2-3pm

Saturdays: 10am-12pm (Online Only), 1:30-3:30pm

The Whitworth Composition Commons (WCC) offers individual and small-group writing consultations to any person affiliated with Whitworth.  You can visit the Commons for feedback on any aspect of writing, including getting started on an assignment, developing an argument, or final revising and editing. PowerPoint presentations, conference posters, and other multimodal compositions are also welcomed! Sessions are somewhat short (30-60 minutes), so come with some specific questions about your project.  To make an appointment for a consultation, navigate to www.whitworth.edu/compositioncommons, click on the “Make an Appointment” button, and follow the instructions provided.

The WCC will offer face-to-face AND online writing consultations in Spring 2024. When making your appointment, you will be prompted to choose your preference: "Meet Online? No. Schedule Face-to-Face appointment" OR "Yes. Schedule Online appointment." If you choose an online appointment, log back into the WCOnline website approximately five to ten minutes before the start of your appointment. Then, open the appointment you made and click "Start or Join Online Consultation." Face-to-face consultations will take place in Whitworth Library Room 242.

See you at the WCC!

Welcome to a new year, Whitworth University Pirates!

The Composition Commons will officially open bright and early on Monday, September 11.

ALL peer consultants listed on the Fall '23 schedule are available for both face-to-face (LIB 242) or online (WCOnline) consultations.

Come early and come often with your writing-related needs.

Best,
Dr. Jess Clements

Director, Whitworth Composition Commons

Fall 2023 Hours

Mon: 8-10 am,10:30 am-12:30 pm, 3-4:30 pm

Tues: 8-10am, 11 am-2 pm, 3-4 pm

Wed: 8-10 am, 10:30am-12:30 pm, 3-4:30 pm

Thurs: 8-10am, 10:30am-12:30 pm

Fri: 8-10 am, 10:30 am-12:30 pm

Sat: 2-4 pm

Sun: 2-6 pm

Were you inspired by the Diversity Monologues showcase? Come meet with WCC consultants for Diversity Monologues Week, April 24-30, to capitalize on the positive energy our 2023 poet scholars created. 

Here are some ways we can help you:

  • Generate ideas related to next year's theme, "How Do You Come to Know Healing?"
  • Provide a detailed explanation of what a monologue is and how you can write one
  • Discuss alternatives to performing (such as publishing) for those interested in taking part
  • Provide insider knowledge about the process of writing, auditioning, and preparing to perform a monologue.
  • Meet with groups of friends for any of the above reasons
  • Offer reassurance to anyone (yes, including you!) wondering if they are fit to share their stories in the Diversity Monologues

We look forward to working with you this week!

 

WCC Egg Hunt: TODAY 4/12 @ Noon in the Loop

The Composition Commons (with Westminster Round) is sponsoring a free-for-all egg hunt TODAY, Wednesday, April 12, at 12 noon in the Loop. Grand prize is a $50 Dutch Bros gift card. There are 999 other prizes to be had. All you have to do is show up! Spread the word and spread some WCC Easter love. https://www.whitworth.edu/compositioncommons/

The Office of Student Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the Whitworth Composition Commons invite your participation in this year’s Diversity Monologues Writing Workshop: Tuesday, March 14th 6:00-7:30pm HUB MPR or Zoom (link below). The 8th annual Diversity Monologue is, “How do you come to know belonging.” Diversity Monologues is a unique program that features student poet scholars who are passionate and willing to share their diverse experiences in a text publication, with limited spots for a live performance in the Spring ’23 Showcase. Participants share poetic stories of depth, often inspired from their lived experiences. Diversity Monologues is known to inspire and move our community as readers and audience are stirred to reflect upon the human experience. The Diversity Monologues is meant to foster a community ethos at Whitworth that nurtures and appreciates diverse identities.

If you are curious or intrigued by this topic and desire to explore writing a piece, join us for this writing workshop. Dinner included for those participating in person. Stay to work individually or in small groups with Composition Commons consultants and get your unique questions answered! Join us!

Zoom Info: 

https://whitworth-edu.zoom.us/j/92823153068?pwd=YWNpeWtoTTBzMjAzS3cwQTQ5dWRVdz09

Meeting ID: 928 2315 3068

Passcode: cFee5y

Friends of the WCC,

Great news! We are open for Spring 2023 consultations!! We have face-to-face consultations available Monday through Friday from now until the end of the Spring '23 semester. Navigate to https://whitworth.mywconline.com/ to schedule your FREE writing consultation TODAY!

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING LOCATION INFORMATION:

  • Consultants available for offline (face-to-face) services will have NO designated label below their name in the WCOnline scheduler and will meet clients for writing consultations in Whitworth Library room 242. Masks and social distancing are currently highly recommended but not required per institutional mandates. Please see https://www.whitworth.edu/cms/covid-19/way-forward/vaccination-testing-quarantine-isolation-req/ for quarantine and isolation requirements.
  • Consultants available for online consultations will have the label “ONLINE ONLY” below their name and will meet clients through the WCOnline scheduler. 
    • When your ONLINE ONLY Consultation Time Arrives:
      • Once again, log into WCOnline and select your scheduled consultation, which will show up as an orange box on the calendar.
        • The appointment form will now be visible. In the light blue box, click on the link that says “START OR JOIN ONLINE CONSULTATION.”
        • The link will open your consultation environment in a new browser. Grant your browser access to your computer’s microphone and camera.
        • Upload your document and begin your consultation.

Happy writing!Dr. Jess Clements

Director, Whitworth Composition Commons

Friends of the WCC,

Great news! We are open for Jan. 2023 consultations!! We have face-to-face a consultations available Monday through Friday from now until the end of the Jan. '23 semester. Navigate to https://whitworth.mywconline.com/ to schedule your FREE writing consultation TODAY!

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING LOCATION INFORMATION:

  • Consultants available for offline (face-to-face) services will have NO designated label below their name in the WCOnline scheduler and will meet clients for writing consultations in Whitworth Library room 242. Masks and social distancing are currently highly recommended but not required per institutional mandates. Please see https://www.whitworth.edu/cms/covid-19/way-forward/vaccination-testing-quarantine-isolation-req/ for quarantine and isolation requirements.
  • Consultants available for online consultations will have the label “ONLINE ONLY” below their name and will meet clients through the WCOnline scheduler. 
    • When your ONLINE ONLY Consultation Time Arrives:
      • Once again, log into WCOnline and select your scheduled consultation, which will show up as an orange box on the calendar.
        • The appointment form will now be visible. In the light blue box, click on the link that says “START OR JOIN ONLINE CONSULTATION.”
        • The link will open your consultation environment in a new browser. Grant your browser access to your computer’s microphone and camera.
        • Upload your document and begin your consultation.

Happy writing!Dr. Jess Clements

Director, Whitworth Composition Commons

Friends of the WCC,

Great news! We are open for Fall 2022 business!! We have both face-to-face and online writing consultations available Sunday through Friday from now until the end of the Fall '22 semester. Navigate to https://whitworth.mywconline.com/ to schedule your FREE writing consultation TODAY!

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING LOCATION INFORMATION:

  • Consultants available for offline (face-to-face) services will have NO designated label below their name in the WCOnline scheduler and will meet clients for writing consultations in Whitworth Library room 242. Masks and social distancing are currently highly recommended but not required per institutional mandates. Please see https://www.whitworth.edu/cms/covid-19/way-forward/vaccination-testing-quarantine-isolation-req/ for quarantine and isolation requirements.
  • Consultants available for online consultations will have the label “ONLINE ONLY” below their name and will meet clients through the WCOnline scheduler. 
    • When your ONLINE ONLY Consultation Time Arrives:
      • Once again, log into WCOnline and select your scheduled consultation, which will show up as an orange box on the calendar.
        • The appointment form will now be visible. In the light blue box, click on the link that says “START OR JOIN ONLINE CONSULTATION.”
        • The link will open your consultation environment in a new browser. Grant your browser access to your computer’s microphone and camera.
        • Upload your document and begin your consultation.

Happy writing!Dr. Jess Clements

Director, Whitworth Composition Commons

Did you know? We have NEW late-night hours!

Sign-up for a late-night online appointment with Matthew, Paul, or Isabelle TODAY:

Mondays: 9-10 PM

Tuesdays: 10-11 PM

Wednesdays: 9-10 PM

Thursdays: 9-10 PM

Fridays: 9-10 PM

 

7th annual diversity monologue writing workshop: “How do you come to know justice?”

Join the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the Whitworth Composition Commons to explore and communicate your experiences with justice in the form of a monologue. We welcome writers of all backgrounds and experience levels to brainstorm, outline, draft, and ask questions to DEI representatives and trained writing consultants. Mark your calendars for an evening of reflection and community!

 

Thursday, February 17, 2022 | 6:30–7:45pm | HUB ABC | Dinner included!

 

Or, join us online: https://zoom.us/j/98517266002?pwd=Vm13L2lQZm9MTlZZMnR0QS9vSHVRQT09.

 

Questions? Email jclements@whitworth.edu

Hello, Friends of the WCC,

 

We're hoping to get both face-to-face (LIB 242) and online-only (WCOnline) writing consulting rolling by Thursday, February 10, 2022: stay tuned!

 

In the meantime, mark your calendars for not 1, but 2 (2!) Diversity Monologues Writing Workshops this spring:

 

Thursday, February 17, 2022: 6:30-7:45 p.m., HUB ABC or https://zoom.us/j/98517266002?pwd=Vm13L2lQZm9MTlZZMnR0QS9vSHVRQT09.

Dinner included for in-person participants!

 

Wednesday, March 16, 2022: 6:30-8:00 pm., HUB MPR or online (link forthcoming)

 

Friends of the WCC,

 

The Office of Student Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the Whitworth Composition Commons invite your participation in this year’s first Diversity Monologues Writing Workshop: Thursday, November 18, 5:30-6:30 p.m., HUB ABC.

 

What is the Diversity Monologues, you say?

Whitworth Diversity Monologues is a unique program that features student poet scholars who are passionate and willing to share their diverse experiences in a text publication, with limited spots for delivery via live performance in the Spring ’22 Showcase. Participants share poetic stories of depth through each cultural lens that stirs the audience to reflect upon the human experience. The Diversity Monologues is meant to foster a community ethos at Whitworth that nurtures and appreciates diverse identities.

 

What is the Diversity Monologues Writing Workshop, you say?

We'll kickstart your Diversity Monologues journey by familiarizing you with the history of the event, talking genre conventions, brainstorming collective approaches to the theme (justice) and learning from sample monologues. Stay to work individually or in small groups with Composition Commons consultants and get your unique questions answered!

 

Join us! (Snacks included!!)

 

Best,

Dr. Jess Clements

Director, Whitworth Composition Commons

Did you know?

Your Whitworth Composition Commons peers are not only highly educated in writing center theory and practice but also published authors!

Check out their video essay "When Support Systems Need Support: Constructing Paths to Consultant Wellness During COVID-19" in The Peer Review's (a fully online, open-access, multimodal scholarly journal that promotes the work of emerging writing center researchers) latest issue: 5.2, Autumn 2021.

https://thepeerreview-iwca.org/issues/issue-5-2/when-support-systems-need-support-constructing-paths-to-consultant-wellness-during-covid-19/?fbclid=IwAR0J0gvwPQ_EEs4iPGvPT2elSECVlcUurZWx_wDcrv1scasbmXuJA5DudCw

Happy watching, and happy writing!

Best,

Dr. Clements

P.S. Don't forget that ANYONE (and _everyone_) in the Whitworth community is encouraged to take advantage of their free writing consulting services. Make an appointment here: https://whitworth.mywconline.com/schedule.php).

We're baaa-aaack!

Whitworth Composition Commons (WCC) Writing Consulting Services

Monday, September 13, 2021 – Friday, December 17, 2021

The WCC will offer a limited number of in-person (offline) writing consultations this semester. Consultants available for offline services will have NO designated label below their name in the WCOnline scheduler and will meet clients for writing consultations in Whitworth Library room 242. Consultants available for online consultations will have the label “ONLINE ONLY” below their name and will meet clients through the WCOnline scheduler. 

How to Schedule an Online Consultation

Make an appointment with the WCC through our WCOnline scheduling system.

  • Locate us on the Whitworth website by searching “Composition Commons” or at our direct URL: whitworth.edu/compositioncommons.
  • Click the “Make an Appointment” tab on the left-hand side to see our scheduler.
  • Login with an existing account or set up a new account.
  • Select a white box on the schedule calendar that corresponds with your desired appointment date and time.
    1. We recommend an hour-long appointment in case there are unforeseen technology complications.
  • In the appointment form there is a light blue, “Meet Online?,” info box. This box will let you select your consultation location. Select the “Yes. Schedule Online appointment”
    1. This box and selection will not be available if you are scheduling an offline appointment.
  • Fill out the rest of the appointment form with information about your writing project.

When your Consultation Time Arrives

Once again, log into WCOnline and select your scheduled consultation, which will show up as an orange box on the calendar.

  • The appointment form will now be visible. In the light blue box, click on the link that says “START OR JOIN ONLINE CONSULTATION.”
  • The link will open your consultation environment in a new browser. Grant your browser access to your computer’s microphone and camera.
  • Upload your document and begin your consultation.

Whitworth Composition Commons (WCC) Writing Consulting Services

Monday, May 24, 2021 – Tuesday, September 7, 2021

The WCC will offer a limited number of online writing consultations this summer. Consultants available for online consultations will have the label “ONLINE ONLY” below their name and will meet clients through the WCOnline scheduler. 

How to Schedule an Online Consultation

Make an appointment with the WCC through our WCOnline scheduling system.

  • Locate us on the Whitworth website by searching “Composition Commons” or at our direct URL: whitworth.edu/compositioncommons.
  • Click the “Make an Appointment” tab on the left-hand side to see our scheduler.
  • Login with an existing account or set up a new account.
  • Select a white box on the schedule calendar that corresponds with your desired appointment date and time.
    1. We recommend an hour-long appointment in case there are unforeseen technology complications.
  • In the appointment form there is a light blue, “Meet Online?,” info box. This box will let you select your consultation location. Select the “Yes. Schedule Online appointment.”
  • Fill out the rest of the appointment form with information about your writing project.

When your Consultation Time Arrives

Once again, log into WCOnline and select your scheduled consultation, which will show up as an orange box on the calendar.

  • The appointment form will now be visible. In the light blue box, click on the link that says “START OR JOIN ONLINE CONSULTATION.”
  • The link will open your consultation environment in a new browser. Grant your browser access to your computer’s microphone and camera.
  • Upload your document and begin your consultation.

We're baaa-aaack!

Whitworth Composition Commons (WCC) Writing Consulting Services

Monday, February 15, 2021 – Friday, May 21, 2020

The WCC will offer a limited number of in-person (offline) writing consultations this semester. Consultants available for offline services will have NO designated label below their name in the WCOnline scheduler and will meet clients for writing consultations in Whitworth Library room 242. Consultants available for online consultations will have the label “ONLINE ONLY” below their name and will meet clients through the WCOnline scheduler. 

How to Schedule an Online Consultation

Make an appointment with the WCC through our WCOnline scheduling system.

  • Locate us on the Whitworth website by searching “Composition Commons” or at our direct URL: whitworth.edu/compositioncommons.
  • Click the “Make an Appointment” tab on the left-hand side to see our scheduler.
  • Login with an existing account or set up a new account.
  • Select a white box on the schedule calendar that corresponds with your desired appointment date and time.
    1. We recommend an hour-long appointment in case there are unforeseen technology complications.
  • In the appointment form there is a light blue, “Meet Online?,” info box. This box will let you select your consultation location. Select the “Yes. Schedule Online appointment”
    1. This box and selection will not be available if you are scheduling an offline appointment.
  • Fill out the rest of the appointment form with information about your writing project.

When your Consultation Time Arrives

Once again, log into WCOnline and select your scheduled consultation, which will show up as an orange box on the calendar.

  • The appointment form will now be visible. In the light blue box, click on the link that says “START OR JOIN ONLINE CONSULTATION.”
  • The link will open your consultation environment in a new browser. Grant your browser access to your computer’s microphone and camera.
  • Upload your document and begin your consultation.

 

Ali invites you to utilize the WCC's online services!

Whitworth Composition Commons Writing Consulting Services

Monday, March 30 – Monday, May 11, 2020

 

WCC: Scheduled Synchronous Skype Appointments

 

For clients seeking a traditional 30- to 60-minute writing consultation with audio and video connectivity (pre-scheduled through WCOnline):

 

  • Make an appointment with the WCC through our WC Online scheduling system.
  • Locate us on the Whitworth website by searching “Composition Commons” or at our direct URL: whitworth.edu/compositioncommons
  • Click the “Make an Appointment” tab on the left-hand side to see our scheduler.
  • Login with an existing account or set up a new account.
  • Select a white box on the schedule calendar that corresponds with your desired appointment date and time.
    1. We recommend an hour-long appointment in case there are unforeseen technology complications.
  • Fill out the appointment form with information about your writing project.

 

**In the comments box, please specify that this is a Skype Consultation

and give your preferred email address contact**

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WCC: Drop-in Appointments

 

If there are no appointments scheduled in the WCC during our regularly scheduled consulting hours (navigate to https://whitworth.mywconline.com/ and log in with your WCOnline credentials to double-check), you may connect with a WCC consultant for a writing-related chat or mini drop-in consultation (15 minutes or less).

 

Please note: 15-minutes is enough time to review one page OR LESS of a traditional word-based, print-based essay. We highly recommend that you make a pre-scheduled synchronous Skype-based appointment for 30- to 60-minutes of attention to your writing.

 

For clients seeking drop-in consultation:

 

  1. Navigate to https://hangouts.google.com/ and sign in with your Google username and password.
  2. Left click on the “Message” icon at the top left of the screen.

 

 

  1. When you left click on “New conversation, a search icon will appear. Type in whitcompcommons@gmail.com
    1. “Whitworth Composition Commons” will appear immediately below the search icon and “New group.” Left click on “Whitworth Composition Commons.”

 

  1. A Chat window will appear to the right of your screen. “Whitworth Composition Commons” should appear at the top of the chat window, and the WCC icon should appear at the bottom left of the chat window.
    1. Say “Hello!” by typing next to the smiley face and “Send a message.”
    2. Wait for a response for the Composition Commons consultant on duty.

 

If you have waited in chat for longer than 10 minutes and are certain you were connected during a regularly scheduled consulting hour in which there were no other appointments, please send a message to the WCC Director at whitcompcommons@gmail.com and jclements@whitworth.edu.

 

 

 

WCC: Whitworth Online Writing (WOW) Mail

 

WOW mail is an online, asynchronous question-and-answer email platform we are extending to WCC clients during the remainder of Spring 2020.

 

If you have a short and specific writing-related question, you are welcome to send that question via e-mail to whitcompcommons@gmail.com. Please include “WOWMail” in your subject line.

 

Appropriate Inquiries for WOWMail

Inappropriate Inquiries for WOWMail

·         Documentation style (MLA, APA, Chicago)

·         Genre conventions

·         Grammar and punctuation

·         Word choice

·         Writing prompt interpretation

·         Topic ideas

·         Content or research source requests

·         Feedback on whole paragraphs or large sections of a project

·         Test prep or language skills

·         Step-by-step technology instruction

 

WE WILL NOT RESPOND TO WHOLE ESSAYS OR PROJECTS SENT ASYNCHRNOUSLY.

 

WE WILL NOT PROOFREAD YOUR PAPER FOR YOU.

 

We are happy to point you to useful online resources, like the Purdue OWL: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/purdue_owl.html

 

There is NO GUARANTEED RETURN TIMEFRAME ON THIS SERVICE, though we will try to attend to email questions in the order in which they are received as soon as we are able (drop-in and scheduled appointments are our priority).

 

We highly recommend you take advantage of the WCC’s Drop-in appointments and Scheduled Synchronous Skype Appointments, explained above, during this time.

 

Hello, WCC Community,

In conjunction with the University's decision to proactively cancel classes and extend Spring break, the Composition Commons will NOT hold regularly scheduled consulting hours Monday, March 16 - Sunday, March 29.

We WILL begin online synchronous tutoring Monday, March 30 - Sunday, April 19. You will receive notification with more information on this virtual tutoring option soon.

We apologize for the inconvenience and remind you to take advantage of widely available online writing support resources in the meantime. One of our favorites is the Purdue OWL: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/purdue_owl.html.

Best,

Dr. Jess Clements

Director, Whitworth Composition Commons

For the latest University-sponsored coronavirus information, please see https://www.whitworth.edu/coronavirus/

Hello, WCC Community,

Please note that the Whitworth Composition Commons is OPEN, and consultants are eagerly awaiting to assist you with your writing projects!

The WCC's regularly scheduled hours run according to the university holiday schedule, open NOW until Monday, May 11, 2020.

Monday: 8:30-9:30am, 10:30am-1:30pm, 2-9pm 

Tuesday: 8:30am-2pm, 3-4pm, 5-8pm

Wednesday: 8:30-9:30am, 10:30am-4pm, 4:30-9pm

Thursday: 8:30-11:30am, 1-9pm

Friday: 8:30-9:30am, 11am-2:30pm, 3-4:30pm

Saturday: 1-3pm

Sunday: 5-8pm

 

Appointments are available well in advance at https://whitworth.mywconline.com.

Let us help you kick off your semester writing projects with confidence!

(Also, please mark your calendars for the third and final Diversity Monologues Writing Workshop opportunity: Tuesday, February 11, 2020, 4:30-6:00 p.m., HUB MPR).

Best,

Dr. Jess Clements

Director, WCC

As a member of the Whitworth Composition Commons community, you may be interested to know that we will host a Diversity Monologues Writing Workshop on Tuesday, February 11, from 4:30-6:00 p.m. in the HUB MPR.

 

What is this "Diversity Monologues" event, you ask?

 

Diversity Monologues is a program and space showcasing the stories of Whitworth University students. Throughout the Diversity Monologues process, students engage counternarrative to celebrate their identities and to illuminate opportunities for improving equity and inclusion of institutional and societal structures, policies and procedures. Diversity Monologues is coordinated by a body of students, staff and faculty dedicated to fostering a community that nurtures and appreciates diverse identities. In March 2015, Whitworth hosted its first Diversity Monologues program and was funded as an initiative of #WhitworthUnited.

 

At the 11th’s writing workshop, participants will get a chance to learn more about the history, mission, and vision of the Diversity Monologues event from Shawn Washington, the Assistant Dean of Student Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, as well as work with Composition Commons Consultants in individual and/or small-group consultations. Given the flexible nature of the event, you will likely get something new from this writing workshop even if you attended the previous workshops in January 2020 or November 2019!

 

You are welcome to participate in this event at any stage of the writing process: whether you come simply wanting to learn more, with an idea in your brain, or with a fully fleshed out outline or draft of your monologue, the WCC can help bring your story to life!

 

Come for the PIZZA; stay for the writing advice.


We hope to see you there!



Dr. Jessica Clements

(Director, Composition Commons)

 

JANUARY 06, 2020

Hello, WCC Community,

The WCC will be holding select hours for free writing project tutoring during Jan Term!

Select "Jan Term 2020" from the "Choose a Schedule" dropdown menu on the WCOnline sign-in page (https://whitworth.mywconline.com/) before logging in to book your writing consultation now!

Best,

Your Wonderful Consultants

DECEMBER 02, 2019

Hello, WCC Community,

The WCC will be holding select hours for free writing project tutoring during finals week: Tuesday, December 10 - Friday, December 13.

Select "Fall 2019 Finals Week" from the "Choose a Schedule" dropdown menu on the WCOnline sign-in page (https://whitworth.mywconline.com/) before logging in to book your finals week writing consultation now!

Best,

Your Wonderful Consultants

The Composition Commons is now open for Fall 2019!

Register for an account or login to start making your Fall 2019 appointments NOW through Monday, December 9th!

 

Fall 2019 Hours

Mondays— 8am-8pm

Tuesdays— 8am-1:30pm; 2-8pm

Wednesdays— 8-10am; 10:30am-1pm; 2:30-8pm

Thursdays— 8-11:30am; 2-8pm

Fridays— 8am-1pm; 2-5pm

Saturdays— 12-4pm

Sundays— 12-4:30pm

WCC Community,

We are pleased to inform you that the Whitworth Composition Commons is open for business this Summer term: May 20 through August 9, 2019. The hours of operation are listed below.

 

Our services include one-to-one or small group consultations to discuss any writing-related project. This includes informative, persuasive, and creative class projects; career- and scholarship-related documents such as resumes or graduate school application essays; and multimodal work, such as PowerPoint presentations, conference posters, or other design-based work. During those consultations, we can work with any writer and any project at any stage of the process. If you are interested in making an appointment for an in-center consultation, please schedule a time with us at www.whitworth.edu/compositioncommons or drop by Cowles Library 242 for a walk-in session.

 

If you are working off-campus this summer, the WCC is also able to accommodate with Skype-based consultations for clients who are unable to be physically present for consulting. While it is preferred to perform consultations in-person, our goal is to assist writers by any means we can!

 

Information and instructions for making an in-center and Skype appointment can be found at the end of this email.

Sincerely,

 

Dr. Jessica Clements

Director, Composition Commons

 

Composition Commons Summer Term 2019 Hours:

Monday: 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Tuesday: 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Thursday: 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Friday: 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Saturday: 1:00-3:00 p.m.

 

For clients making an in-center appointment...

  • Make an appointment with the WCC through our WC Online scheduling system.
  • Locate us on the Whitworth website by searching “Composition Commons” or at our direct URL: whitworth.edu/compositioncommons
  • Click the “Make an Appointment” tab on the left-hand side to see our scheduler.
  • Login with an existing account or set up a new account.
  • Select a white box on the schedule calendar that corresponds with your desired appointment date and time. We recommend an hour-long appointment in case there are unforeseen technology complications.
  • Fill out the appointment form with information about your writing project.
  • Show up to the LIB 242 at your scheduled time.

 

For clients making a Skype appointment...

  • Make an appointment with the WCC through our WC Online scheduling system.
  • Locate us on the Whitworth website by searching “Composition Commons” or at our direct URL: whitworth.edu/compositioncommons
  • Click the “Make an Appointment” tab on the left-hand side to see our scheduler.
  • Login with an existing account or set up a new account.
  • Select a white box on the schedule calendar that corresponds with your desired appointment date and time. We recommend an hour-long appointment in case there are unforeseen technology complications.
  • Fill out the appointment form with information about your writing project.

**In the comments box, please specify that this is a Skype Consultation

and give your Skype username.**

  • Upload your assignment documents to a Google Drive folder.
  • Title your folder with your first and last name along with the date of the appointment (ex: Izze Ginley 3/12/18)
  • Upload your writing project to the folder along with any assignment sheets and rubrics.
  • Share the Google Drive folder with the WCC Gmail (whitcompcommons@gmail.com)
  • At the time of your appointment, please login to your Skype account and the Google Drive folder. Then, wait to receive a call from a WCC consultant from the usernames WhitCompCommons1 or WhitCompCommons2.

 

WCC Community Members,
 
If you're available today, I'd be grateful for your participation in the EL 420: Writing Center Theory and Practice Research Showcase. We'll be in LIB 235 from 11:45-12:40. Drop in for 5 minutes or stay the whole time—the WCC consultants in training would be excited to receive your feedback on their research project in progress!

Best,
Dr. Clements

 

Who: Any and all Whitworth-affiliated persons are invited to attend!

 

What: EL 420: Writing Center Theory and Practice Research Showcase; drop-in style visual displays and research presentations.

 

When: Monday, May 13, 11:45-12:40 p.m.

 

Where: LIB 235

 

Why: Tasty treats and pertinent information about writing center-related inquiry; acknowledge students' hard work and applaud their journey to becoming Composition Commons Consultants. 

Hello, WCC Community,

The WCC will be holding select (extended!) hours for free writing project tutoring during finals week: Tuesday, May 14 - Friday, May 17.

Select "Spring 2019 Finals Week" from the "Choose a Schedule" dropdown menu on the WCOnline sign-in page (https://whitworth.mywconline.com/) before logging in to book your finalsweek writing consultation now!

Best,

Dr. Clements

Director, Whitworth Composition Commons

P.S. Don't forget about the Write-in for drop-in tutoring and stress relief: Sunday, May 12, 1-4 pm; 6pm-midnight, Library Classroom.

Composition Commons Community,

Please join us this Sunday, May 12, for the Spring Write-in!

  1. Drop-in tutoring: As write-in traffic allows, clients can engage in a traditional 30-60-min. consultation.
  2. “Accountability” tutoring: Clients can work anywhere in the room for any length of time, asking consultants short and specific questions on an as-needed basis
  3. Stress relief: Clients and consultants can engage in stress-reliving games and activities (Kahoot! Legos!! More!!!)
  4. Snacking: Clients should feel free to help themselves to snacks at any time.
  5. Some mix of all of the above: clients should not feel “locked in” to any one option.

Sunday, May 12, 1-4PM; 6PM-Midnight: Library Classroom.

Hope to see you there!

Best,

Dr. Clements

Hello, WCC Community,

Please note that the Whitworth Composition Commons is OPEN, and consultants are eagerly awaiting to assist you with your writing projects!

The WCC's regularly scheduled hours run according to the university holiday schedule, open NOW until Monday, May 13, 2019.

Monday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. 

Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. and 4 - 8 p.m. 

Wednesday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; 5 - 6 p.m.; 7 - 8 p.m. 

Thursday: 10 - 11 a.m.; 1 – 4 p.m.; 5 - 8 p.m. 

Friday: 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 1 - 4 p.m. 

Saturday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

Sunday: 1 - 8 p.m.

 

Appointments are available well in advance at https://whitworth.mywconline.com.

Let us help you kick off your semester writing projects with confidence!

(Also, please mark your calendars for the third and final Diversity Monologues Writing Workshop opportunity: Tuesday, February 12, 4:30-6:00 p.m., HUB MPR).

Best,

Dr. Jess Clements

Director, WCC

As a member of the Whitworth Composition Commons community registered through WCOnline, you may be interested to know that we will host a Diversity Monologues Writing Workshop on Thursday, January 17, from 4:30-6:00 p.m. in the HUB MPR.

 

What is this "Diversity Monologues" event, you ask?

 

Diversity Monologues is a program and space showcasing the stories of Whitworth University students. Throughout the Diversity Monologues process, students engage counternarrative to celebrate their identities and to illuminate opportunities for improving equity and inclusion of institutional and societal structures, policies and procedures. Diversity Monologues is coordinated by a body of students, staff and faculty dedicated to fostering a community that nurtures and appreciates diverse identities. In March 2015, Whitworth hosted its first Diversity Monologues program and was funded as an initiative of #WhitworthUnited.

 

At the 17th’s writing workshop, participants will get a chance to learn more about the history, mission, and vision of the Diversity Monologues event from Shawn Washington, the Acting Executive Director of Student Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, as well as work with Composition Commons Consultants in individual and/or small-group consultations on the following topics: what is a monologue, storytelling 101, reverse engineering from samples, and development to delivery. Given the flexible nature of the event, you will likely get something new from this writing workshop even if you attended the previous workshop in November 2018!

 

You are welcome to participate in this event at any stage of the writing process: whether you come simply wanting to learn more, with an idea in your brain, or with a fully fleshed out outline or draft of your monologue, the WCC can help bring your story to life!

 

Come for the PIZZA; stay for the writing advice.


We hope to see you there!

 

Composition Commons Jan Term 2019 Hours

Monday: 11am-1pm; 4pm-6pm

Tuesday: 11am-1pm; 4pm-6pm

Wednesday: 11am-1pm; 4:30pm-6pm

Thursday: 11am-1pm; 4pm-6pm

Friday: 11am-1pm; 3pm-5pm

Saturday: 11am-1pm

Sunday: 2:30pm-4:30pm

Hello, WCC Community,

The WCC will be holding select (extended!) hours for free writing project tutoring during finals week: Tuesday, December 11 - Friday, December 14.

Select "Fall Finals Week 2018" from the "Choose a Schedule" dropdown menu on the WCOnline sign-in page (https://whitworth.mywconline.com/) before logging in to book your finals week writing consultation now!

Best,

Dr. Clements

Director, Whitworth Composition Commons

It’s a week o’ Composition Commons workshops!

 

First, there are two opportunities to receive guidance on upcoming visual presentation projects: PowerPoint presentations, posters, video projects, and more.

 

Visual Presentations

Tuesday, November 27th

6pm-7pm

HUB MPR

 

Thursday, November 29th

10am-11am

HUB MPR

 

Second, you can learn more about the 2019 Diversity Monologues campus event and get the scoop on effective storytelling strategies before the holiday break! (There may be free pizza involved . . . ;)

 

Diversity Monologues Writing Workshop

Thursday, November 29th

4:30pm-6pm

HUB MPR

 

Last, join us for free cookies, stress-less games and crafts, and drop-in writing support in our first ever Write-in. Join us ANYTIME between 3 and midnight on Sunday, December 2, Library Classroom. We’ll announce the winner of our $25 “I attended a WCC workshop” Amazon gift card.

 

Write-in

Sunday, December 2

3pm-12am (midnight)

Library Classroom 

 

We hope to see you there!

 

The WCC is sponsoring TWO free opportunities to learn more about effective source integration next week:

 

Monday, November 12 from 3-4 p.m. and Thursday, November 15 from 5-6 p.m. Both workshops will be held in the HUB MPR.

 

Just in time for making progress on end-of-term research projects, these duplicate workshops will help students better understand the tips and tricks of the trade when it comes to effective source integration in academic writing. Composition Commons writing consultants will work with small groups of students wherever they may be in their current research-based writing project. Even those who are just getting started will learn something from this workshop. Students also get entered for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card just for attending.

 

WHO: You!

WHAT: "Just My Type" NaNoWriMo creative writing workshop

WHEN: Thursday, November 1: 4-6 PM

WHERE: North Spokane Library

WHY: FREE assistance overcoming writer's block and making progress on your creative writing project during National Novel Writing Month.

Never heard of NaNoWriMo? Visit https://nanowrimo.org/, then come to Thursday's workshop (novel-in-progress NOT required!)

Are you hoping to catch up or, better yet, get ahead on your writing projects over Fall Break? You're in luck! While we will be closed on Friday, October 26, we are holding special hours on Saturday the 27th and Sunday the 28th along with our regular 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. hours on Monday, October 29.

Friday, October 26: CLOSED 

Saturday, October 27: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Sunday, October 28: 1 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Monday, October 29: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Make an appointment at https://whitworth.mywconline.com.

Hope to see you then!

You've enjoyed the benefits of the WCC as a client. Have you ever considered working for them? The WCC is looking for Consultants for the 2019-2020 academic year!
 
The Whitworth Composition Commons (WCC) is dedicated to helping clients become better writers through one-to-one and small-group writing consultations conducted primarily by trained peers. In addition, the WCC serves the campus as a whole through workshops and outreach events.
 
Consider the following:
 
• You can earn three upper division credits in EL 420: Writing Center Theory & Practice (the required training course that will be offered Spring 2019).
 
• After completing one semester of training and trial consulting, you will be paid for your work, with an increase in pay each subsequent year worked.
 
• The position provides practical experience that makes an excellent addition to your resume.
 
• There is the opportunity for advancement through student administrator positions.
 
• You will develop and refine your own writing skills along with interpersonal instructional skills.
 
If you are interested in applying for a position in the WCC, please follow the process listed below. Applications must be submitted by Monday, October 22, 11:59 p.m. If you have any further questions, please email me (jclements@whitworth.edu) or stop by my office (Westminster 242). I would be happy to meet with you!
 
Application Process:
 
Please submit the following to my e-mail (jclements@whitworth.edu) by Monday, October 22, 11:59 p.m.
 
1.     Completed one-page demographic application (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wbx9Vinn4mdK7DhtIcPzfQO-UDf9psoe/view?usp=sharing).
 
2.     One-page cover letter indicating your interest in a WCC position and writing consulting more broadly as well as a brief explanation of your experiences relevant to assisting peers with their writing.
 
3.     A 4-5 page (minimum) critical writing sample (ideally, a 7-12 page research-based writing sample from a writing-intensive course in your discipline).
 
4 A brief (one paragraph to one page) letter of recommendation from a professor endorsing your potential fit for a WCC consulting position. Have the professor e-mail the recommendation directly to me (jclements@whitworth.edu).

The Composition Commons is now open for Fall 2018!

Register for an account or login to start making your Fall 2018 appointments NOW through Monday, December 10!

 

Composition Commons Summer Term 2018 Hours:

 

NOW through Friday, August 10

 

Monday-Friday: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Sunday: CLOSED

 

Rip and Graham are available to help you with your summer class essays, job documents, scholarship/graduate school application essays, and more! Multimodal/design-based projects are welcome, as are creative writing projects.

 

VIRTUAL/ONLINE consulting available via Skype this summer: e-mail jclements@whitworth.edu for more details.

 

Did you know? 

We have Finals Week hours!

 

Come let Alejandra, Alli, Angela, Audrey, Jake, Kalani, or Rip help you finish those final papers or projects:

Tuesday, May 15, 12-1 p.m.; 3-5 p.m.

Wednesday, May 16, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; 3-8 p.m.

Thursday, May 17, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; 1:30-6 p.m.

Friday, May 18, 9-11 a.m.; 1-3:30 p.m.

Composition Commons Spring Term 2018 Hours

Monday: 9-10AM, 10:30AM-1:30PM, 2-8PM

Tuesday: 10AM-8PM

Wednesday: 9-10AM, 10:30AM-1:30PM, 2-8PM

Thursday: 10AM-6PM

Friday: 9-10AM, 10:30AM-3PM

Saturday: 9AM-5PM

Sunday: 1-7PM

Composition Commons Jan Term 2018 Hours

Monday: 1 – 4PM, 4:30 – 5:30PM

Tuesday: 12:30 – 4PM, 4:30 – 6PM

Wednesday: 1 – 3PM, 4:30 – 5:30PM

Thursday: 12:30 – 2PM, 4:30 – 5:30PM

Friday: 2 – 5PM

Saturday: 11AM – 12:30 PM, 2:30 – 5PM

Sunday: 1 – 3PM, 3:30 – 4:30PM

We are closed for Christmas break. Please check back on Wednesday, January 3, 2018, for our limited January Term hours.

Composition Commons Fall 2017 Hours:

 

Monday: 9-10 a.m., 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 2:30-8 p.m.

Tuesday: 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 2:30-3:30 p.m., 4-8 p.m.

Wednesday: 9-10 a.m., 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-3:30 p.m., 4:30-5:30 p.m., 6-8 p.m.

Thursday: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 4:30-8 p.m.

Friday: 9-10 a.m., 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-3 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m.-12 p.m., 12:30-5 p.m.

Sunday: 1-8 p.m.

 

Composition Commons Summer Term 2017 Hours:

 

Tuesday: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.; 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Thursday: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.; 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

 

Starting June 5, 2017:

 

Monday: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday: 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.; 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Thursday: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.; 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

 

 

Did you know? 

We have Finals Week hours!

 

Come let Alexandra, Angela, Courtney, Elise, and Natalie help you finish those final papers or projects:

Tuesday, May 16, 1:00-8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 17, 9:00-10:00 a.m., 10:30-6:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 18, 3:30-8:00 p.m.

 

We recently partnered with the Dornsife Center for Community Engagement and Crosswalk Youth Homeless Shelter to gather stories of local homeless youth. The goal of the event was to help Spokane’s homeless teens put their experiences into writing so the Spokane Youth Advisory Board might argue for higher quality services for this population.

The event inspired us to do a little something more.

Through the end-of-day Tuesday, May 9, you will notice a donations box in the WCC (Whitworth University Cowles Library, room 242). We’d like to show the youth of Crosswalk a little more support in the following ways:

clothing, feminine hygiene products, shampoo and conditioner, soap, chap stick, disposable razors, deodorant, dental floss, toothpaste, toothbrushes, hairbrushes, combs, pens, pencils, notebook paper, socks, coats, gloves, women’s underwear, canned food, toilet paper, and/or paper towels.

Crosswalk provides the basic necessities for the teens who are homeless or in crisis situations.  They provide lifesaving services to at-risk homeless and troubled street kids (13-18).  They provide a safe place for teenagers to sleep, eat, go to school, and receive many other services.  A team of professionals teaches them life skills, helps them graduate from high school, gives them mental health counseling, and ultimately, seeks to help them transition into successful, healthy adults.  

Crosswalk serves 50-60 teens/day, and has operated over 20 years.

We hope you’ll consider giving!

For more information about volunteer opportunities and/or the mission and vision of Crosswalk, please see http://spokanecares.org/index.php?org_ref=290.