Chandler-Gilbert Community Colleges: Website

Learning Center

Math Tutoring

Writing Center

Mission Statement

Writing Center F.A.Q.

Orientation Video

Online Resources

»Newsletters

Science Tutoring

Other Subject Area Tutoring

Study Skills

Hours/Location

F.A.Q.

Share Your Story/Evaluations

Contact Us

Learning Center Home

For This Page:

Subscribe for Updates
Print Contents
Show Text-Only
Contact Webmaster


August - September 2008 (320KB .pdf file)	First year in college? Check out this issue for some tips for getting started on the right foot. Also check out the highlight on Annie Jiminez, Director of the International Education Program at CGCC.

March 08 (318KB .pdf file)	This issue focuses on sparking creativity with tips and strategies for getting in touch with the "flow" of inspiration. Also find out more about CGCC's creative writing instructor, Patrick Finn.

October 07 (246KB .pdf file)	Want to know more about how to incorporate feedback to revise your writing? Not sure what to do with a colon? Are you stumped when it's time to write a paper? Check out this issue for help with these issues.

Mar 07 (262KB .pdf file)	This issue is chock-full of citation resources; it also includes information about what to do next in the research process after collecting research. And--do you trust your word processor's spell checker? Maybe you shouldn't!

Apr 06 (300KB .pdf file)	If you're having problems with transitions, this is the issue for you. Also, look for tips for avoiding plagiarism and for writing effective complaint letters.

Feb 06 (267KB .pdf file)	This issue contains tips for writing a critical analysis and suggestions for eliminating clichés in your writing.

Sept/Oct 05 (303KB .pdf file)	Understanding assignment sheets is the focus for this issue, which also includes tips for discovering your writing process.

Apr 05 (300KB .pdf file)	Have trouble with citing sources? Not sure where that apostrophe goes? Need some help with finals? This is the issue for you!

Feb 05 (287KB .pdf file)	Organization is the focus of this month's feature article. Spelling mnemonics and tips for using the dictionary are also included.

Nov 04 (378KB .pdf file)	This issue includes a feature article about audience awareness, "Your Public Waits...," some tips for preparing for finals, and interesting statistics about reading.

Oct 04 (453KB .pdf file)	"Getting Started," the feature article of this issue, provides tips for starting writing projects. The issue also includes "Mysteries of the English Language."

Feb 04 (129KB .pdf file)	The art of argument is the topic of the feature article in this issue. You can also find some helpful tips for finding your own mistakes in your writing.

Apr 04 (130KB .pdf file)	The feature article, "You Never Get a Second Chance to Make a First Impression," focuses on composing effective introductions.

May 04 (107KB .pdf file)	The final issue of the academic year includes an article on writing effective conclusions, as well as tips for handling final exams.

Dec 03 (378KB .pdf file)	This issue includes an article about "Taming the Thesis Statement," as well as Frequently Asked Questions about the Writing Center.

Chandler-Gilbert Community College 2626 East Pecos Road, Chandler, Arizona 85225-2499 Phone: 480.732.7000 Fax 480.732.7090 © 2006-2007 Chandler-Gilbert Community College, A Maricopa Community College Legal Disclaimer