1 00:00:00,140 --> 00:00:02,340 Hi I'm Meg barney . Lead writing 2 00:00:02,340 --> 00:00:04,451 specialists of the writing lab in air 3 00:00:04,451 --> 00:00:06,396 universities teaching and learning 4 00:00:06,396 --> 00:00:08,618 center at the writing lab . Our mission 5 00:00:08,618 --> 00:00:10,784 is to support you as a student in your 6 00:00:10,784 --> 00:00:12,618 riding and faculty in the riding 7 00:00:12,618 --> 00:00:14,396 instruction across all of their 8 00:00:14,396 --> 00:00:16,451 universities , schools and centers . 9 00:00:16,451 --> 00:00:18,451 Our main form of student support is 10 00:00:18,451 --> 00:00:20,673 individual writing appointments with me 11 00:00:20,673 --> 00:00:22,729 or one of our faculty tutors . These 12 00:00:22,729 --> 00:00:24,784 appointments are open to all officer 13 00:00:24,784 --> 00:00:26,618 enlisted and civilian students , 14 00:00:26,618 --> 00:00:28,784 including international students while 15 00:00:28,784 --> 00:00:30,896 enrolled here at A . U . Although the 16 00:00:30,896 --> 00:00:33,118 writing lab is not an editing service , 17 00:00:33,118 --> 00:00:35,340 we offer one on one sessions to discuss 18 00:00:35,340 --> 00:00:37,562 your riding with you providing feedback 19 00:00:37,562 --> 00:00:39,562 and advice not only to enhance your 20 00:00:39,562 --> 00:00:41,562 writing but also to strengthen your 21 00:00:41,562 --> 00:00:43,673 skills as a writer and communicator . 22 00:00:43,673 --> 00:00:45,784 We welcome you to meet with us at any 23 00:00:45,784 --> 00:00:48,007 stage of your writing process , whether 24 00:00:48,007 --> 00:00:50,173 you're brainstorming ideas or advising 25 00:00:50,173 --> 00:00:52,451 a final draft . To make an appointment . 26 00:00:52,451 --> 00:00:54,562 First visit the writing lab website . 27 00:00:54,562 --> 00:00:54,510 Here you'll find information about the 28 00:00:54,510 --> 00:00:56,677 writing lab services and collection of 29 00:00:56,677 --> 00:00:59,130 online writing resources available 24 7 30 00:00:59,340 --> 00:01:02,270 no login required to view the writing 31 00:01:02,270 --> 00:01:04,103 appointment schedule , click the 32 00:01:04,103 --> 00:01:06,490 tutoring request icon , then choose 33 00:01:06,490 --> 00:01:08,700 your preferred tutor . Day and time 34 00:01:08,720 --> 00:01:10,776 appointments are typically available 35 00:01:10,776 --> 00:01:12,887 monday through friday during standard 36 00:01:12,887 --> 00:01:14,887 duty hours . Before submitting your 37 00:01:14,887 --> 00:01:17,053 appointment request . You provide your 38 00:01:17,053 --> 00:01:19,164 contact and assignment information on 39 00:01:19,164 --> 00:01:21,790 our online form . That's it whether 40 00:01:21,790 --> 00:01:23,901 virtual or in person . You can expect 41 00:01:23,901 --> 00:01:25,901 the same procedure for your writing 42 00:01:25,901 --> 00:01:27,957 appointment . If you have assignment 43 00:01:27,957 --> 00:01:30,123 instructions and outline or a draft to 44 00:01:30,123 --> 00:01:32,123 share in advance , your appointment 45 00:01:32,123 --> 00:01:33,901 confirmation email will include 46 00:01:33,901 --> 00:01:35,957 instructions to do so . If you don't 47 00:01:35,957 --> 00:01:38,123 have something to send in advance just 48 00:01:38,123 --> 00:01:37,350 bring whatever you have to the 49 00:01:37,350 --> 00:01:39,270 appointment itself . During the 50 00:01:39,270 --> 00:01:41,437 appointment we'll discuss your goals , 51 00:01:41,437 --> 00:01:43,548 review your assignment or writing and 52 00:01:43,548 --> 00:01:45,548 address your questions at the end . 53 00:01:45,548 --> 00:01:47,603 You'll leave with clear direction on 54 00:01:47,603 --> 00:01:49,659 your next steps and skills . You can 55 00:01:49,659 --> 00:01:51,714 apply to your writing now and in the 56 00:01:51,714 --> 00:01:53,381 future , so whether you're re 57 00:01:53,381 --> 00:01:55,437 familiarizing yourself with academic 58 00:01:55,437 --> 00:01:55,110 writing or you're already an 59 00:01:55,110 --> 00:01:57,332 accomplished author , the riding lab is 60 00:01:57,332 --> 00:01:59,460 for you . We hope to see you soon .