{ English 1013.SI Supplemental Instruction with the Write Site

Glad you asked! In addition attending class for instruction, you get to participate in small-group workshops with an SI instructor from the writing center. So… what is supplemental instruction with the Write Site? Each session is based on the course’s major assignments. The workshops are designed to enhance (not replace!) your classroom experience.

In a word, NO. The Write Site is an awesome place, but Supplemental Instruction is a one-hour workshop with different goals and a different structure. Supplemental Instruction is required for 1013S classes, but Write Site appointments are not. So, is a Write Site appointment the same as a supplemental instruction appointment?

{  Become very familiar with the genre you are working on  Gain a thorough understanding of the goals of your paper  Work on your paper with guidance  Discuss the next steps necessary to complete your paper Okay, so what am I going to do in a supplemental instruction appointment?

Can I just wander into the Write Site for supplemental instruction? Go to and find the section labeled “Make an Appointment”. If you have never been to the Write Site, you need to create an account with WCOnline. Click the link that says “Register here”. Nope. You need an appointment.

Fill out the registration form using your TWU address and password. Once you have an account, log in to WCOnline using your TWU address and password.

After you log in, choose the English 1013 Supplemental Instruction schedule from the drop down menu at the top of the screen. Use the “Previous Week” and “Next Week” buttons or the calendar to navigate to the day that works best for you.

Click on the white box that corresponds with the time of your Write Site visit. If a box is blue, it means that time slot is already full. Fill out the appointment form that pops up and click “Save Appointment” at the bottom. If you’ve fill out the form completely, you should get the “Success!” window.

When you look back at the schedule, your time slot should be lime green. If you need to cancel your appointment, log in to WCOnline, click on your appointment, and click “Cancel This Appointment” in this appointment form. If you need to reschedule your appointment, cancel the original appointment and make a new one. You should get a confirmation with more information, including the time and location of your workshop.

{ Call the Write Site! 940 – 898 – 2341 What happens if I need help?!?! 1. Are you having trouble with the schedule? 2. Are you running late to your appointment? 3. Did you get lost?

Um… I made an appointment, now where do I go? Check the schedule, your confirmation , and the SI website for workshop locations.

I made an appointment, that’s all I need to do, right? When you come to an SI workshop, you should bring: your textbook your working draft an assignment prompt from your instructor materials to take notes your knowledge, skills, and fabulous attitude Nah, son! Now the real work begins. Be prepared! Bring your book!

Can’t I just wait and go to three workshops at the end of the semester? Nope. Because each workshop is tailored to a specific assignment, you must visit once per assignment, for a total of three workshops a semester.

And… if I don’t go to an SI workshop? What happens then? Also… did you read this sentence in your syllabus? “Each workshop must match the assignment and if it is not completed on time, a 10-percentage-point penalty will be assessed to the final course grade.” If you don’t go, then you’ll miss out on all of the awesome things you could have learned. Supplemental instruction is meant to help you with writing.

This sounds like everything I ever hoped and dreamed. Can I get more than one supplemental instruction appointment per paper? Unfortunately, we only offer enough spaces for you to have one supplemental instruction appointment per paper. You can, however, schedule appointments with the Write Site for extra help with your paper! Aww, shucks…

The Write Site is magical and amazing! Can I visit more often? Yes! Every TWU student gets 2 hours of Write Site service per week. You can make an appointment to get writing help for any class at any stage of the writing process. We can even help with personal and professional writing projects like short stories, application letters, and résumés. *The Write Site can’t help with essays for tests /exams without instructor permission.