Tips and Tricks of the Trade:The NAU-Yuma Writing Center

Why is assistance valuable? Life happens A good way to

create a connection See the way others

think

Read Focus on the main

point Understand what

you’re reading instead of memorizing

Take Notes Repetition and

routine The smallest note

can trigger a powerful memory

Personalize

Take Time to Study Popular culture and

the depiction of studying

What do you consider studying?

Many smaller segments vs. large cluster method

Have the Correct Attitude A negative attitude

can prove to be detrimental to success

Leads to procrastination, recklessness, and lethargy.

Use all Tools Available to You Cline Library Study groups with

friends The NAU-Yuma

Writing Center

The NAU-Yuma Writing Center

Misconceptions We are proof-

readers We only look at

grammar The paper needs to

be finished in order to be checked

What do we do?

All Levels of the Writing Process Thesis Development APA format/Citations Development of Ideas Clarity Organization Oral Presentations And much much more!

Why Don’t Students Utilize This Free Service?

Some students are shy about their work

Some wait until the last second Some don’t know what we do

How can you help? Spread the word Let people know that we are here We are a free service We are here to help in any possible

way Your input is very valuable!

Appointments Please make an appointment Call 317-7088 or email:

bernadette.presloid@nau.edu for any questions.