Writing Lab Services

The Writing Lab can help with the following:

Drop-in help: We can look over your rough draft and offer suggestions for improving your writing. We will point out your weak areas, explain corrections, and help you become your own editor.
Getting started on a writing task: See us if you don't know how to start.
Citing sources: We can show you the correct format for all standard citations.
Finding a topic: Let us help you select a topic that fits the assignment.
Writer's block: Stuck? We can help you get going again.
Thesis statement: We'll show you how to write a limited and clear thesis.
Term papers: We can lead you through the process with our step-by-step Research Paper Survival Guide.
Avoiding Plagiarism: We can show you how to quote, paraphrase, and cite your sources to avoid plagiarism problems.
Presentations: Various topics will be offered throughout the semester; dates and times to be announced.
Writing Assistance for Online Students: Students in an online course may submit papers to the Writing Lab for review, but they must adhere to the following guidelines:

E-mail papers to writinglab@siskiyous.edu
Send as an attachment (do not copy and paste). Please briefly explain assignment guidelines.
A response will usually follow in one to two days. Please include a street address. If there is any difficulty with your email access, we will respond via U.S. Mail.