Academic Writing:

In the Academic Reading and Writing Center we work with students one on one to help them write clear, concise, academic paragraphs and essays that are grammatically correct. We also assist students in writing professional resumes, proposals, or what ever they may need to move on to the next level. Bring in a printed copy of your writing and the assignment sheet from your instructor and we can assist you in a multitude of ways:

• How to develop and write a clear thesis
• Writing introductions, conclusions, and transitions that flow
• Proper grammar and mechanics
• MLA, APA, CSE, ASA and Chicago styles of writing
• Finding and documenting proper sources
• Integrating quotations into your text
• Tips on how to write resumes, proposals, and scholarship letters
• Conducting non-biased research
• And too much more to list

Academic Reading:

So you are in college – of course you can read.  But did you know there is an actual science to reading a textbook? You don’t just open to the first page and begin reading. It’s like taking a road trip to Chicago… would you just jump behind the wheel and head north? Of course not. You would need a road map or a GPS to help steer you in the right direction and that is exactly how you should approach reading a textbook.

At CARAWC we show you the shortcuts and get you on the right path. Here is what you will learn:

• The proper approach to textbook reading
• How to properly annotate your text
• Techniques to increase your reading speed and comprehension
• Various studying methods to prepare for exams
• Techniques for increasing your vocabulary
• Approach to reading literature
• And so much more