“I wish I could get help from a librarian when I’m typing up my research paper at the Writing Center!”

If you’re a student in ENGL 30, ENGL 35, ENGL 101, or ENGL 201 and this thought has ever crossed your mind, your wish has been granted – partly.

This semester the Writing Center and the Library have collaborated to provide librarian assistance in the Writing Center in two ways:

1. MLA Citations Workshops – Held every Tuesday starting April 13 until May 18, the 50-minute workshops are intended for groups of up to six students who are in the process of creating a list of Works Cited. Two workshops are held every Tuesday afternoon, from 1:00-1:50 and then from 2:00-2:50. If interested, you can sign up at the table in front of LR124A inside the Writing Center. Workshops are held in LR118D. Remember: You must bring at least one citation that you wish to write in the correct MLA format.

2. Roving assistance – A librarian will be in the Writing Center every Monday and Wednesday afternoon from 2:00-3:00 to assist you with your list of Works Cited. She can help you write your citation, edit your Works Cited page, and proofread your drafts. This service starts the week of April 12 and will continue until May 19. No reservations needed, just raise your hand for help.

The Library is also offering quick, drop-in research demonstrations/workshops on specific research tools including MLA formats. For a complete schedule and description of these drop-in workshops, pick up a flier in the Library. Or go to http://library.riohondo.edu and click on the box in the upper left-hand corner, “Drop-in Tutorial Schedule.”

Make use of these opportunities to put that sparkling finishing touch to your research paper!