Sarah values forming long-term working relationships with our writers, helping them develop not only their writing but their critical thinking and intellectual maturity as they pursue their degrees. Working closely with our current Featured Writer Anthony Liotta, Sara, describes what she finds so rewarding in being a CEW consultant.
Welcome to the Center for Excellence in Writing!
Who do we help?
Any UB writer -- undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty and staff.
What do we do?
We can help with course essays, independent projects, personal statements and other application materials, theses and dissertations, articles for publication, emails…anything! If you compose it, we want to talk with you about it.
We also present topical workshops, visit classrooms, and host dissertation retreats and writing groups.
What should I do?
Make an appointment and try it out! Our appointments start at the top of the hour and each appointment lasts up to 45 minutes. If you have one, bring your assignment sheet. If you have a draft already, it is best to bring a hard copy. (We can work from laptops if need be, though.) If you don't already have a draft, that's fine too. We love to help with strategizing and brainstorming. When you come in, let us know how we can help. This is your paper, it's your process.
Here's a tip:
Come in early in your process! You might get some great revision ideas. Make sure you have time to enact them so you can submit your most developed work. Sometimes it's smart to come in during the brainstorming, planning stages to talk out your game plan for the project.
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.
Community News
A major predictor of student success is being a resource user. Anthony Liotta is a great example of this strategy in action. In just the first semester of his freshman year, Anthony has become a frequent visitor to the CEW and his enthusiasm and work ethic have made him a favorite around here. [Read more here ►]
Lynne Klasko-Foster, who earned her PhD in public health from the Department of Community Health and Health Behavior, got through the intensive years of writing a dissertation and starting a family by recognizing that circumstances always change. There are times you have to prove yourself. Through her efforts and her proactive spirit during this difficult period of time, Klasko-Foster created a powerful springboard into the future of her choosing. Read her full story here.
Our Dissertation Retreats, co-sponsored by The Graduate School, help you to make bursts of significant progress toward completion of major projects.These retreats are great ways to get lots done in a short time and break through obstacles.