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" I am an athlete here at USC Aiken. The professors work well with me, and understand that I am going to miss class occasionally. They take time to explain to me the things I missed. USC Aiken is the place for me. "
- Jeremy Smith , Business Administration major

Did You Know?
USC Aiken has some of the best professional schools in South Carolina. All three - business, nursing, and education - have received the highest level of accreditation possible. This means more opportunities for you to learn from the best and brightest the University has to offer.

"USC Aiken has the best faculty around! Professors and advisors really have your best interest in mind and will always work with you."
- Dalisha Williams, Middle School Education major

"USC Aiken has so much to offer. Whether it’s Greek life, student activities, athletics, honor societies, or residential life, our campus is full of opportunities and ways to become involved."
- Aaron Doctor, Exercise and Sports Science major

"USCA has many different students from many different backgrounds, but one thing that ties us all together is the campus atmosphere. When I left high school I was scared that I was not going to meet anyone that would be as good as my friends back home. Within my first couple of days at USCA, I had more friends than I have ever had before."
- John Ellis, Communications major

"During the course of my freshman and sophomore years, I was a resident in the Pacer Downs. When I first met my roommate my freshman year, we became the best of friends from the get-go. We found out that we were so much alike in many ways. We connected like brothers, and we are still roommates today during our junior year. "
- Anthony (T.J.) Langford, Communications major

"Getting involved in Greek Life and participating in intramural sports is a great way to meet new people. I have participated in every intramural sport offered, and it has helped me stay active. "
- TJ Johnston, Business Marketing major

"Working on campus is a great opportunity for students at USC Aiken. You have the chance to meet so many faculty and staff members and see what happens behind the scenes here at school. Your job will also work around your class schedule because they always put academics first. "
- Chris Brown, Fine Arts major

"I love living in the Honors housing here at USCA. Just living on campus makes participating in university events and activities that much easier. Living in the honors wing is an added bonus because it keeps me in close proximity with like-minded students who are committed to succeeding and in turn inspire me to reach my fullest potential. The atmosphere is great for learning."
- Kelsey LopezdeVictoria, Biology and Psychology double major

"Through the wide variety of classes and clubs, USCA offers a little something for everyone. Its small class sizes, charm, and personal professors make it the perfect choice."
- Jessica Walters, Nursing major

"As a sophomore at USCA, I have really enjoyed the college classroom setting. Since the class sizes aren’t too big, I can always get help from professors anytime I’m in need."
- Thomas Mcleod, Exercise and Sports Science major

"Attending USC Aiken has been a great experience for me. From the campus events to classes and to housing, we are a like a family – a home away from home."
- Alyssa Gadsden, Chemistry major

"I love attending USC Aiken because I feel as if am in a family oriented environment. What I love most about is its location, the independence you gain from attending, and our Pacer spirit!"
- Alesha Jones, Communications major

"I never thought I would meet people from all around the world on such a small campus. You can find the best of both worlds: the advantages of a big campus in a small, friendlier environment."
- Dana Hailat, Biology (pre-dental) major
Writing Room
The mission of the Writing Room is to provide an open teaching and learning environment for the collaborative discussion of writing so that students may become more aware and independent writers. Writing consultants come from a range of disciplines and are formally trained to provide feedback during all phases of the writing process. The Writing Room is staffed by students. Located in the Humanities and Social Sciences Building, Room 112, the Writing Room is available to students who want to drop-in but appointments are recommended. Our Frequently Asked Questions brochure provides more information.
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Hours of Operation
Monday-Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Drop-ins and appointments accepted.
Handouts
Active and Passive Verbs
Apostrophes
Argumentative Essays
Articles: Indefinite vs. Definite
Identifying Your Audience
Using the USCA Writing Room
Commas
Commonly Confused Words
Comparatives and Superlatives
Essay Test Taking Tips
Integrating Quotations
Paraphrasing
Punctuating Quotations
Summarizing
Transition Words
Workshop Handouts
APA 6th Edition Powerpoint
APA 6th Edition Accompanying Handout
ESL Handouts
Powerpoint on Tutoring ESL Students
Stages to Tutoring ESL Students
Resources for ESL Students and Tutors
Writing Style Links
USCA Library Style Guides
APA Guide [PDF]
APA Annotated Bibliography [PDF]
APA Style tips
Chicago Guide [PDF]
The Chicago Manual of Style Q&A
MLA Quick Reference [PDF]
MLA Annotated Bibliography [PDF]
MLA Style Frequently Asked Questions
Proficiency Portfolio in Writing
The Proficiency Portfolio in Writing (PPW) is a graduation requirement that is a collection of three papers from your college career accompanied by a reflective essay. Before submitting your portfolio you may want to visit the Writing Room for a consultation. When you do submit your portfolio bring it to the Writing Room in H&SS 112. Please print out a list of the courses you have taken from VIP to help you correctly fill out the submission form.
PPW Forms
Submission Form
Assessment Form
Proficiency Portfolio in Writing: Upcoming Due Dates
4:00 PM, June 9th (in the Writing Room, H&SS 112), for Summer 2010 deadline.
Useful Links
To visit the USC Aiken English Department, click here.
USC Aiken's Gregg-Graniteville Library:
http://library.usca.edu/Main/HomePage
The Nuts and Bolts of College Writing
http://nutsandbolts.washcoll.edu/
Purdue University's Online Writing Lab:
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/general/index.html
The Modern Language Association web site:
http://www.mla.org/
The American Psychological Association Online:
http://www.apastyle.org/elecref.html
The Chicago Manual of Style:
http://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/
The Library of Congress' Learning Page: Tips on citing non-print sources like films, recordings, pictures, and maps.
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpedu/start/cite/index.html
Dictionary Search
http://www.onelook.com/