Location:
Krannert Memorial Library
2nd floor, west end

Phone:
(317) 788-3554

The Writing Lab's Goal

Our goal is to produce better writers, not necessarily better individual pieces of writing.

We, of course, believe that if we do the first part, the writers will do the second. Consequently, we do not promise students (and teachers) perfect papers at the conclusion of each conference, but we can promise that we will help hard-working students learn how to improve their own writing.

The Writing Lab's Role in the Writing Process

Our role is to serve as a test audience and as writing coaches.

Our faculty and peer consultants are skilled judges of writing. We can help writers determine if their writing (essays, letters, resumes, etc.) fulfills their intentions. If it does not, the consultant serves much the same function as a director in theater or a coach in athletics, devising and describing possible solutions. Like a director or a coach, a writing consultant does not perform the activity but advises writers about how to perform certain writing tasks for themselves. At the editing stage, for instance, we will not proofread, but we will help writers learn how to proofread for and correct their own errors.

The Writing Lab's Clientele

Any UIndy writer (undergraduate, graduate, faculty, staff) at whatever stage of writing, be it searching for a topic, developing a thesis and support, organizing, or editing for correctness, may make use of our services.

As coaches of writing, we work with writers at their level. As they develop confidence, we challenge and encourage them to further refine their skills. Thus, we welcome experienced and competent writers who want to make their writing still better, and we welcome writers who feel they are struggling. (What writer has not felt the struggle at some time or another?)

Writing Lab Hours

The Writing Lab does not have summer hours. Instead, please schedule a summer tutorial.

Fall and Spring Semester
Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
3:00P-5:00P	9:00A-5:00P	9:00A-5:00P	9:00A-5:00P	9:00A-5:00P	9:00A-4:00P
7:00P-10:00P	7:00P-10:00P	7:00P-10:00P	7:00P-10:00P	7:00P-10:00P