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For ESL Writers

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Writing is thinking. To write well is to think clearly. That's why it's so hard.

- David McCullough

The Writers’ Workshop specifically supports English as a Second Language (ESL) writers by offering the services of ESL experts and providing language-focused study groups and drop-in sessions. 

Writing Tip of the Week: That or which
Dogs that bark scare me.
Dogs, which are wonderful pets, need lots of attention and exercise.
If the words that follow are essential to the meaning of the sentence, use that. 
If they contain additional information, use commas and which.
Adapted from Grammar Girl™ QuickandDirtyTips.com

If you missed a Writing Tip, visit our Writing Tip of the Week Archive.

What writers and their professors are saying about the Writers' Workshop:

"You went above and beyond in helping me understand why I should have "there" instead of "their" and the difference between "then" and "than."

"I want to thank you for all the help you have offered to me in my papers and speeches. I have gotten better at correcting myself when I write or put together a speech."

"I take pleasure in the Writing Center and have done excellently every time I get help there."

"I got an A in the class and added value to the class, [my instructor] said."

"I really appreciate you taking so much time to give students the personal attention they need."

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