The Writing Center at Northeastern exists to support NEBC’s Mission to train students to have the Mind of a Scholar by cultivating responsible and effective writers and by promoting critical thinking in all communication. We provide opportunity for objective feedback, individual guidance, and perceptive discourse to NEBC students, staff, and faculty.
To Schedule an IN-PERSON CONSULTATION
Professor Bentley, NEBC’s Writing Center Director, supports students through In-Person Consultations on Mondays by appointment. Please click HERE to make an appointment. In addition, Professor Bentley can be contacted via email (d.bentley@nebcvt.org) to arrange consultations during the week.
How to Email a Paper for ONLINE CONSULTATIONS
To receive online feedback, send an email to the Online Writing Center at write@nebcvt.org with the following information: 1. Your Name 2. Assignment 3. Due Date 4. Questions
Please make sure to attach your paper to the email, along with the syllabus, instructions, or rubric, and send it to write@nebcvt.org. You can expect a prompt response from an online consultant who will offer help, feedback, and suggestions for next steps. The earlier you send in a paper before its due date, the more time you’ll have to implement any changes you want to make.
Writing Standards
Part of the Writing Center’s purpose is to help create a community of writing within the college and to aid in establishing academic standards for writing. Students are expected to follow the conventions of their field, including formatting in Turabian or APA. Northeastern’s official style guide is A Manual for Style, 9th ed., by Kate Turabian. Students are also expected to follow the guidelines in NEBC’s Writing Style Guide which serves as a supplement to Turabian and specifies a few requirements contrary to or left vague by Turabian.