Engaging in Orientations

Writing isn't easy, even for the most seasoned of writers. I think it is probably true that, as for most things, the more you learn about writing, the more you realize how little you know. New semesters always threw me for a loop -- different types of classes, requiring different types of writing, engaging different styles of learning -- but it's a refreshing loop.  New semesters remind us that we are all still learning.

On that note, it has been really nice seeing students/classes come in for orientations. As a Lead Consultant at the Writing Center, I don't always get to see everyone who comes in
for a Writing Center appointment, even though I write out the schedule every day. Orientations are an awesome way to see writers who are new to IPFW or new to IPFW Writing classes. It is also wonderful during orientations to hear curiosity bubbling up from engaged learners.

As Einstein said,

“It is not that I'm so smart. But I stay with the questions much longer.”
― Albert Einstein

The questions that writers new to the Writing Center ask help prompt learning in the Writing Center, and engage other student writers to think critically about what they know, what they don't know, and about what they think they need to know. 

If you're reading this, and you know your class is coming in to the Writing Center for an orientation--don't be afraid to ask questions. We want to hear them.