The UWF Writing Lab provides students with face-to face paper reading services as well as online paper reading. Both of these services are free, but you must meet certain criteria to qualify for the online services. Please click on the OWL for more information regarding the online services.

Types of Paper Reading Services

One-Hour Interactive Paper Reading Service for On-campus Students

• Hours vary each semester and are posted at the Writing Lab (51/157).
• After you have written, proofread, and revised your paper, then bring it to us.
• Call 474-2029 or 474 2229 and schedule an appointment.
• Schedule your early in the semester.
• Bring only typed or computer-generated papers.
• Bring a copy of your instructor's directions for the writing assignment.

A ONE-HOUR INTERACTIVE READING SESSION requires you to collaborate with a qualified, trained paper reader who will help you locate, understand, and correct improprieties in your paper.

THE PAPER READER WILL READ YOUR PAPER FOR THE FOLLOWING:

CONTENT

• addressed the assignment or topic as it is written, by explaining it or taking a position on it and supporting it
• established a clear focus
• logically stated and developed your thesis in sufficient detail
• consistently presented topic sentences for body paragraphs
• used transitions economically and effectively
• organized your paper into an introduction, body, and conclusion

MANUSCRIPT FORMAT

whether you have–

• used correct spacing, margins, a heading, and correct format (business letter, for instance)

CORRECTNESS OF EXPRESSION

whether you have–

• used language effectively, correctly, and appropriately
• used well-formed sentences
• followed standard practices of formal written English: spelling, grammar and usage, word choice, capitalization, punctuation, and sentence construction

DOCUMENTATION STYLE

whether you have–

• correctly and consistently used a standard documentation format (MLA, APA, or Turabian)
• cited and incorporated quotations appropriately and correctly

THE PAPER READER WILL

• require you to sign a contract
• read papers during posted hours only

THE PAPER READER WILL NOT READ

• waiver requests, letters of application, documents required to fulfill admission requirements, or any other documents that are prepared to assess your ability to communicate effectively as a criterion for employment or admissions
• a paper in your absence
• a messy rough draft
• highly specialized written work such as legal and scientific documents

"No-show" Policy

Students more than 5 minutes late for appointments are counted as "no-shows." After two "no-shows," your paper reading privileges are suspended for the remainder of the semester.

Cancellation Policy

You must cancel your appointment twenty-four hours in advance. If you do not cancel your appointment twenty-four hours in advance, the appointment becomes a no-show. Once you receive two no-shows, your paper reading privileges will be suspended for the remainer of the semester.

No Ghost Writing

We will not write a paper for you.

No Proofreading

We will not read a paper in your absence.

No Editing

We cannot help you produce an error-free, publishable paper.