Writing Center | Wesley Theological Seminary

The Writing Center

The mission of the Writing Center is to equip Wesley seminarians for the rigors of critical thinking, active reading, and expository writing for theological education. In collaboration with Wesley faculty across the curriculum, our goal is to develop writers to succeed in courses, publish
in the academy, in parish ministry, and as public theologians.

Online Support

Discover and use academic writing helps in the WRITER'S SWAG BAG. Accessible online and when Writing Center staff is unavailable, you may find these tools most helpful to avert writer's block, revise drafts, develop academic vocabulary, and avoid plagiarism.

Courses

FALL: NC-118--ONLINE: Self-Paced
"Academic Writing for Seminarians"

Course to develop critical thinking, active reading, and academic writing skills.

SPRING: IS-218--HYBRID
"Writing for Ministry"

Course to produce theological and spiritual content for publication.

Seminars

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Fall 2020 through Spring 2021
TBD

This Writing Center hosts two workshops a semester OPEN TO ALL Wesley students to learn about available online writing resources through the Writing Center. The scope, content, and number of workshops are being revamped to accommodate reentry to campus life after this season of COVID-19. In the meantime, #stayhome #sanitize #savelives!

Seminar--MTS

Masters Thesis Workshop:
Plan, Organize, Complete
For Graduating MTS Students Only | Jan 2020 | Date and Format TBD | This three-month workshop is designed to assist Masters Thesis students to completion. Self-enrollment opens during J-term.

Ethos, Logos, Pathos

The Writing Center:

does not edit by revising or correcting content. However, we teach you how to self-edit using print and online academic writing tools.
does proofread to direct you to understand the assignment, online grammar helps, and Chicago style guide for academic writing.
is a support for your success. Your careful and timely adherence to the syllabi guarantees your success!

Plagiarism

Writing Center faculty extends one opportunity for students to revise a paper which fails the plagiarism identification software programmed into Blackboard. We elect to regard the first and sole failure as a teachable moment. However, repeat and blatant instances of plagiarism will be reported to the Dean for disciplinary action. Besides, you don't have to plagiarize--you're too smart for that!

There are four Plagiarism Checkers and a Paraphrasing Tool in the Writer's Swag Bag to help you assess and avoid plagiarism.

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In Queue

To receive suggestions from the Writing Center Director to improve style and readability:

Email your paper from your Wesley email as an attachment in .doc or .docx to writingcenter@wesleyseminary.edu
Within 72 hours (not including weekends), you will receive suggested revision helps available in the Writer's Swag Bag.
Papers will be reviewed in-queue: first come, first served.

NOTE: It is your responsibility to submit your papers into your professors on time--even if your paper falls in cue after the due date.

Contact

Email: writingcenter@wesleyseminary.edu
Location: Straughn 129
Phone: 202-885-8671

Office Hours:
Walk-in: Tuesdays, 1-2:30p
ZOOM Online: Fridays, Email for Appointment

Tag: #writethisway
Follow: @WesleyTheoSem
Facebook: /WritingCenter

Writing Center Director

Rev. Raedorah C. Stewart, MA is Director of the Writing Center and Adjunct Professor. Whether reciting poetry, preaching sermons, or presenting academic papers, Stewart demonstrates passion for Gospel messaging and acumen as a writer, copy editor, and lecturer. She brings energized vision for revitalizing the Writing Center to support the rigors of critical thinking, analytical reading, and expository writing for theological studies; as well as, for creating a virtual tool kit accessible by seminarians throughout our local and global academic consortium. [more]