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} // and then remove the "old" banner as it remains bannerContainer.remove(); }); </script> <p>Helping the NDSU community become capable and confident writers!</p> </section> </div> </div> </div> <div class="container"> <div class="two-col container-layout"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6 col-12"> <div id="c346559" class="frame frame-default frame-type-text frame-layout-0"><section><p><strong>Welcome!</strong></p><p>The Center for Writers (CFW) provides no-cost writing support to NDSU undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff.  We are excited to help our NDSU writers!  You can learn more by watching a short video <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzS3fFvJHPs" target="_top">here</a></p><p>Schedule an appointment with a consultant, join a workshop, become part of a Writing Community, or just stop by to get some writing done. Track upcoming events on MyNDSU. We look forward to working with you at the Center!</p><p>Our writing consultants have experience working with a wide variety of documents at all levels. Our goal is to help our clients become independent writers; consequently, in our one-on-one sessions, we take time to thoroughly discuss issues that arise in drafts. We want to ensure the writer understands how to make appropriate writing decisions.</p><p>Donations</p><p>Donations to our fund at the NDSU Foundation are always welcome and are used to directly serve the success of students.</p><p><strong><a href="https://www.givetondsu.com/give?fid=QktY00bM85k=&fdesc=tkvKi3BKUDgetXQOjTe2vkGRDuKBEJwHr7NNdJOf3xc=" target="_top" class="btn btn-primary">DONATE</a></strong></p></section></div> <div id="c822022" class="frame frame-default frame-type-text frame-layout-0"><section><h6>Initiatives & Activities</h6><p><strong>Workshop Series</strong></p><p>Our workshops provide information and experiential learning on a variety of high-impact topics. Announcements about workshops are provided on MyNDSU and by email.</p><p><strong>Writing Groups</strong></p><p>Writing Communities are small groups who regularly meet to keep each other accountable and moving forward with larger projects. Center-for-Writers staff facilitate and provide writing guidance.</p><p><strong>Disquisition Bootcamp</strong></p><p>Winter Disquisition Bootcamp will run January 8, 9, 10. Limited to 20 students. Application is required.</p><p><strong>Mind the Gap</strong></p><p>For graduate students in their final semesters, Mind-the-Gap cohorts participate in weekly activities to advance them to degree.</p></section></div> </div> <div class="col-md-6 col-12"> <div id="c810229" class="frame frame-default frame-type-image frame-layout-0"><div class="ce-image ce-center ce-above"><div class="ce-gallery" data-ce-columns="1" data-ce-images="1"><div class="ce-outer"><div class="ce-inner"><div class="ce-row"><div class="ce-column"><a href="https://myndsu.ndsu.edu/news/296174" title="IMRAD+ Workshop Series"><figure class="image figcaption"><img class="image-embed-item" title="IMRAD+ Workshop Series" alt="IMRAD+ Workshop Series" src="/fileadmin/cfwriters/Pictures/IMRAD_series.jpg" width="1080" height="1080" /><figcaption class="image-caption"> The Center for Writers invites you to a 5-part research-writing workshop series. Click on the image to register on myNDSU. </figcaption></figure></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div> <div id="c730998" class="frame frame-default frame-type-textpic frame-layout-0"><div class="ce-textpic ce-center ce-above"><div class="ce-bodytext"><h6>Appointments</h6><p><strong>To schedule an appointment, click <strong><a href="https://ndsu.mywconline.com/" target="_top" class="btn btn-primary">HERE</a></strong></strong></p><p><strong>If you are scheduling your first visit, you will need to find the link, "Register for an account" and complete the form. </strong></p><p><strong>Consultations are available in two modes: face-to-face or online.</strong></p><p><strong>When you make an appointment, we encourage you to upload your draft, assignment guidelines, and rubric so that your consultant can prepare for your session.</strong></p><p><strong>If you have questions, contact us at</strong> <a href="mailto:ndsu.cfw@ndsu.edu">ndsu.cfw@ndsu.edu</a> or (701) 231-7927.</p><p>__________________________________________________________________</p><p> </p></div></div></div> <div id="c587515" class="frame frame-default frame-type-textpic frame-layout-0"><header><h3 class=""> Location & Hours </h3></header><div class="ce-textpic ce-center ce-above"><div class="ce-bodytext"><p><img height="177" src="/fileadmin/cfwriters/Pictures/library.jpg" width="284" loading="lazy"></p><p>Main Library, Suite16 (Lower Level)</p><p>Hours: 9am-4pm</p><p>__________________________________________________________________</p><p> </p></div></div></div> <div id="c683253" class="frame frame-default frame-type-text frame-layout-0"><section><header><h5 class=""><a href="/cfwriters/about_us/legacy/">In Memoriam: Chandice Johnson</a></h5></header><p>  </p><p> </p></section></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </main> <footer class="footer-dept footer-left"> <div class="container"> <section class="footer-address"> <div class="address"> <p><strong>North Dakota State University</strong><br> Phone: +1 (701) 231-7927<br> Campus address: <a href="https://www.ndsu.edu/alphaindex/buildings/Building::220" title="About Library" target="_top">Library 16</a><br> Physical/delivery address: <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=1201+Albrecht+Blvd.%2C+Fargo%2C+ND+58102" title="Find on a map" target="_top">1201 Albrecht Blvd., Fargo, ND 58102</a><br> Mailing address: NDSU Dept. 2365 / PO Box 6050 / Fargo, ND 58108-6050<br> Page manager: <a href="http://www.ndsu.edu/cfwriters/contact/" title="Center for Writers" target="_top">Center for Writers</a></p> <p>Last Updated: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 12:27:17 PM<br /></p> </div> </section> </div> </footer> <footer class="footer-green footer-left"> <div class="container"> <section class="footer-address"> <a href="https://www.ndsu.edu" class="home-link"><img src="/fileadmin/templates/images/NDSU_logo.svg" alt="North Dakota State University" width="400" /></a> <div class="address row"> <div class="col-md-5"> <address> <p>1340 Administration Ave., Fargo, ND 58102<br> Mailing address: PO Box 6050, Fargo, ND 58108-6050</p> </address> <a href="https://www.ndsu.edu/about">About NDSU</a> </div> <div class="col-md-1"> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> <nav aria-label="University-wide resources"> <ul class="footer-links"> <li><a href="https://www.ndsu.edu/alphaindex/">A-Z Index</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ndsu.edu/apply">Apply for admission</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ndsu.edu/academics/">Academic programs</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ndsu.edu/accreditation/">Accreditation</a></li> <li><a href="https://gobison.com">Bison Athletics</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ndsu.edu/alphaindex/buildings">Campus Map</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ndsu.edu/onestop/policies-and-procedures">Consumer Information</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ndsu.edu/employment/">Employment</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ndsu.edu/equity/">Equity</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ndsu.edu/about/inclusion">Inclusion</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ndsu.edu/onestop/finaid/netpricecalculator/">Net Price Calculator</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ndsu.edu/onestop/">One Stop</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension">Outreach<span class="sr-only"> (University-wide)</span></a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ndsu.edu/research/">Research and Creative Activity</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ndsu.edu/policy/">University Policies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ndsu.edu/visit">Visit NDSU</a></li> </ul> </nav> </div> </div> <hr/> <p>North Dakota State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution.<br> Contact NDSU at <a href="tel:7012318011" aria-label="7 0 1. 2 3 1. 8 0 1 1" class="phone-link">(701) 231-8011</a><br> <a class="d-print-none" href="https://www.ndsu.edu/privacy/">Privacy Statement</a> </p>   <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-VJPGNTJ40B"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; 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