Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Writing Center

Some Things the Writing Center Does Not Do

  • We do not read lengthy papers in a single session but can focus on smaller sections of a long paper.
  • We do not guarantee grades or discuss possible grades.
  • We do not insist that students make suggested changes to their papers. In fact, we try to ask questions to help students find their own solutions. We do our best to avoid appropriating student papers. The final paper should be the student's own.
  • We do not allow students to drop papers off for editing. We will not provide all of the proofreading on a paper, although we will help with problem areas and confer with students. A handbook will be used to teach the concepts needed to the student.