Like many other international students, I’ve previously experienced the more passive style of learning English, where students are expected to choose or put into the blank space one right answer. With time, we tend to focus only on answers right or wrong, and we get used to prioritizing correctness of the language over the need of voicing our opinion truthfully.
Welcome to the Center for Excellence in Writing!
The Center for Excellence in Writing is offering synchronous online appointments seven days a week this Spring semester. You can schedule an appointment now!
Our friendly consultants are ready to have a conversation with you about your writing project and give you any feedback or support that will help. Our virtual consultation experience is as beneficial as our in-person consultations.
If you have questions or need assistance in navigating the WCOnline platform, please contact the CEW at writing@buffalo.edu .
The CEW is a very welcoming resource on campus. As a transfer student in my second semester, I am very appreciative of their welcoming environment since it makes me feel like I fit in on campus.
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The CEW was an indispensable part of Danny’s writing process. From brainstorming to final touches, and from preparing his conference presentations to refining his research manuscripts, the CEW consultants were there to help him with all facets of his academic writing. [Read more here ►]
Monica Johnson completed her PhD in counseling psychology in May 2020. Abruptly transformed by the coronavirus pandemic, Johnson’s dissertation story emphasizes the complex factors of community, adaptation and individual will which can inspire many of us to finish our dissertations during turbulent times. Read her full story here.
The CEW remains open to help everyone with their writing! During the COVID-19 situation, we have moved to our services online, and even introduced some new services! Click here for more on how we're here for you.