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Join the University of Nevada, Reno's Writing and Speaking Fellows Program. Enhance your skills, support your peers, and make a difference in our academic community. Applications are open until filled. Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of our dynamic team!
The University Writing & Speaking Center supports:
- Writers at all levels
- Work at any stage of writing from development to completion
- Academic, professional, personal, community and creative projects
- Written, visual, oral, digital and mixed media texts
Spring semester consultation hours through May 9
- Monday: 8:45 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Tuesday: 8:45 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Wednesday: 8:45 a.m.-7:15 p.m.
- Thursday: 8:45 a.m.-7:15 p.m.
- Friday: 8:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m.
Office and computer lab hours
- Monday: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Tuesday: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Wednesday: 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Friday: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m
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Need help with citations?
Here are quick links to some of the most popular citation formatting resources.
- Official APA blog
- Official MLA website
- Official AMA website
- University of Nevada, Reno APA Citations Guide
- University of Nevada, Reno MLA Citation Guide
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Online support options
How to book an asynchronous appointment
How to book a synchronous appointment
Asynchronous support will provide marginal comments and an overall letter of feedback. Synchronous support will have options for chat only or video real-time discussions.
Additional writing & speaking resources
Graduate student resources
The UWSC offers graduate students up to 1.5 hours (two 45-minute appointments) of writing and speaking/presenting support with a consultant, two days per week. Graduate students are limited to two 1.5 hour appointment per week, but are welcome to make appointments with our consultants (up to one appointment a day) for their remaining two appointments.
Faculty resources
The University Writing & Speaking Center’s primary mission is to support students. To achieve this mission, we know that relationships with faculty are essential. So, the Writing & Speaking Center offers a few ways for faculty to engage students with writing support.
International student resources
View information about the Bridge English placement test, the SPEAK placement test, and learn more about opportunities to practice English with writing and speaking support.
Our commitment to inclusivity
The University Writing & Speaking Center (UWSC) strives to empower students by embracing creativity, supporting diverse perspectives, and fostering an inclusive environment in order to honor and nurture the diverse ideas and identities within the University of Nevada, Reno’s community.
We are committed to supporting students’ learning goals and respecting the dignity of all individuals as they develop their unique voices. We aim to foster individuality through empathetic and equitable approaches to writing, reading, speaking, and listening. We account for differences in these practices that stem from diverse identities and encourage open discussion between people from different intersectionalities.
The UWSC affirms that inclusivity is a truthful representation of our environment. We will adjust our practices to fully support and respect the diverse needs and identities of UNR students. Additionally, we provide specialized training to all our consultants to help them better support our community members.