Faculty, staff and many English major volunteers gathered to provide writing assistance for the entire student body in The Panther Room located in UC and the Writing Lab located in Hilliard Hall from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., on April 3. Students brought everything from works cited pages to resumes. Palmer admits that the number of students whioshowed up were not what he expected, but clearly was a much needed event. “The event clearly brought attention to the need for better writing, and faculty and staff alike appreciated our efforts at coordinating the event,” said Palmer.
Although peer review is available in the Writing Center Monday through Friday, many students felt that “Peer Review Day on Campus” needs to happen more often.
“Several students suggested that we have a day like this around final exams when major essays are due. If students need a day like that during that week, then we should work hard to make it happen,” said Palmer.