Multilingual writers have unique strengths and needs. The University Writing Program works with students and faculty to navigate the conventions of written English. We help them make informed choices ...

Second language writing represents a critical domain where linguistic development and academic proficiency converge. Over recent decades researchers have deepened our understanding of how learners’ ...

I remember the first time I attended a linguistics lecture as an undergraduate in Argentina. The lecturer asked a simple question: where does language come from? My instinctive answer was: books.

The University Writing & Speaking Center (UWSC) offers individual writing support to Multiple Language Learners (MLL). Typically, about one-quarter to one-third of our consultations are in support of ...

Writing Tutors are Bates students just like you who specialize in assisting their peers with any and all writing and speaking assignments, tasks, and projects in and across all academic disciplines at ...

This page provides resources and handouts for student writers, as well as information detailing our tutors’ specialities and a guide on using Penji. Writing is social! This handout will help you see ...