NEED HELP WITH A PAPER OR PRESENTATION?

CAP is here to help!

Types of Writing support:

• CAP will provide feedback on writing samples submitted to our office via the Writing Submission Form.
• Writing Well Workshop Series
• Drop-in Hours for Quick Questions about Writing
• Appointment based Writing Assistance
• CAP writing tutors will provide feedback on:
  • Rhetorical Situation
  • Content as it relates to the reader
  • Purpose and Focus
  • Organization
  • Development
  • Diction & Syntax
  • Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling

 Types of Presentation Support:

• Practice presentation for CAP staff
• Receive feedback on presentation skills
• Review power-point slides and handouts for ease of use by audience

 Editing Services:

• CAP does not provide editing services for UNTHSC students
• A list of outside editors is available upon request by sending an email to CAP@unthsc.edu

 To Receive CAP Writing Support Services:

• Submit your paper to CAP via the Writing Submission Form
  • Note: Effective April 1, 2012 All papers must be submitted via the submission form.
• Please allow 3 business days to review the paper
• Up to 5 pages per paper will be reviewed
• One personal statement per student will be reviewed. This includes optional essays.
• CAP writing tutors will review a paper one time. Please do not resubmit.
• A Guide to Using Feedback from a CAP Writing Tutor

Drop-In Hours for Writing Assistance in CAP main office (CEE-EAD 260):

• Mondays 11 am - 2 pm
• Fridays 3:30 -5:00 pm  

 Writing Assistance Appointments:

• 30-minute Appointments are available:
  • Mondays 2- 5 pm
  • Wednesdays 1:30-4:30 pm
  • Fridays 11 am – 1:30 pm
• Call 817-735-2531 to make an appointment with the CAP Graduate Writing Assistant

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