You want me to what?

You Want Me to Write? About What?

So often, the most difficult step in writing a paper is the first step. Not the “turning off my music and actually picking up a pencil” step or the “I can’t think of a brilliant thesis” stage, even though these are both pretty vital. It’s the step which all of us claim to have mastered, yet none of us are actually masters of:  thinking of a topic that will not only interest you, but also knock your professor’s socks off. Coming up with a relevant first sentence – or first word, for that matter – can make you want to pull your hair out. We often crumble into a series of “umm uh umm uhs” which never get us anywhere, yet always manage to take up so much of our time. Panic and chaos often ensue. By the time the due date rolls around, all we’ve managed to come up with is a summary of the subject material, something the professor will undoubtedly not appreciate, no matter how many delightful words we’ve used.

But don’t despair! The Writing Center is here to help, whether you’re in the beginning processes or just in need of a little fine-tuning, or as we like to call it: “Vision to Revision.” One of the talented and fantastically friendly tutors can help get your brain juices flowing. So don’t be shy – we’re here for you, even if it’s just to help bounce ideas around – and don’t wait till the last minute!

Alyssa--West campus writing tutor