English 201 / For Students
Resources for Students
One place to begin, if you're looking for writing resources, is the Writing Center's online Writer's Handbook.
This page lists a range of resources for 201 students and UW students generally. The menu immediately following will lead you to descriptions and links.
The Writing Center
UW-Madison Library System
Online Writing Resources
McBurney Disability Resource Center
Department of English
Other Resources
The Writing Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
The Writing Center offers individual instruction to all students, undergraduate and graduate, in all disciplines with any and all writing projects (if you write it, they'll look at it with you). English 201 students cannot bring English 201 papers to the Writing Center for consultations, but the website can be a valuable resource for writing difficulties. You can bring paper assignments from other classes to the Writing Center, of course, and you can attend any of the classes offered by the Writing Center. You can call the Center to make an appointment (usually a half-hour or one hour allotment) at the main location in Helen C. White or drop in at a variety of satellite locations during staffed hours.
UW-Madison Library System
The library system at UW-Madison is one of the largest library systems in the country, carrying 6 million volumes and hundreds of journals, in paper and electronic versions. Because of its massive size, navigating the resources can be confusing. English 201 incorporates a library component, but also remember to utilize the services of the reference librarians. If you are completely unfamiliar with MadCat, a good place to start is by going through CLUE, a tutorial that will help you learn "learn the basic information-seeking skills and strategies needed in order to start using the UW-Madison campus library system." Other tutorials are available on the library literacy page.
Online Writing Resources
Capital Community College Foundation, not affiliated with UW-Madison, developed and hosts this website which offers a wealth of helpful resources and interesting links to other writing-related sites on the Internet. You can find advice from simple grammatical issues to writing guides to help with technical writing issues here, as well as interesting articles about writing and the writing process.
McBurney Disabilty Resource Center
McBurney is an important University resource if you suffer from a disability, defined by the Center's mission as any "physical, learning, sensory or psychological disabilities substantially affecting a major life activity (e.g., walking, communicating, seeing, or breathing). Many clients have hidden disabilities such as diabetes, arthritis, HIV/AIDS, depression, learning disabilities, or other health impairments." If you feel you would benefit from their services, you should contact them immediately, as there is an intake process to determine eligibility.
Department of English at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
The Department of English is the home department of Composition and Rhetoric as well as of English 201. For students wishing to pursue additional courses in English or who are considering a major or minor in the field, this site is an excellent resource.
Other Resources
Academic Advancement Program - helps at-risk students succeed through a writing tutoring and academic skills assistance
African American Student Academic Services - provides support services to all African American undergraduate students regardless of their major, school/college
American Indian Student Academic Services - assists American Indian students with advising, academics, and cultural connections
Chicano Student Academic Services/SCE - assists chicano/a students in academic excellence through advising, tutoring, and counseling services
Greater University Tutoring Services (GUTS) - free tutoring service to all UW students
McBurney Center - resource center for students suffering from any physical, learning, sensory or psychological disabilities
Southeast Asian American Student Academic Services - provides assistance in advising and cultural communities
TRIO Student Support Services - provides academic and ancillary support to low-income students, first generation college students, and students with disabilities
Undergraduate Research Scholars (URS) - provides undergraduates the opportunity to do hands-on research with UW faculty
University Health Systems Counseling Services - offers individual counseling and crisis intervention for students
Professor Michael Bernard-Donals - Chair
Professor Jane Zuengler - Associate Chair
Professor Jacques Lezra - Director of Graduate
Studies
Professor Sherry Reames - Undergraduate Director
