The Writing Center
The Writing Center
Mon, Wed-Fri:
8:30 am-4:30 pm, in person
Tuesday:
8:30 am-2:30 pm, in person
Thursday Evenings:
6:30-8:30 pm, via Zoom
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Amy Sampson, Writing Center Director
Contact Ms. Sampson Schedule an Appointment Thursday Evening Zoom Link
Visit the Writing Center for help with:
Brainstorming
Outlining/organizing
Editing/revising
Grammar
Review main ideas, evidence
Flow of writing/syntax/diction
Citation formatting
Help with presentations
Help with major research papers
The Pingree Writing Center is an inclusive, intellectually safe space where all visitors are empowered to ask questions and seek support throughout the writing process to improve communication and thinking skills.
Writing Style & Citation Guides
Writing Style & Citation Guides
Your writing style and citation format will depend on the discipline you are writing for. Chicago Style is typically used within History, Business, and Fine Arts, while MLA (Modern Language Association) is used within English and other Humanities. APA (American Psychological Association) is used for behavioral and social sciences, including sociology, education, health sciences, criminal justice, and anthropology, as well as psychology. Always check with your teacher to make sure you are using the correct format.
Purdue OWL (Purdue University Online Writing Lab) is a one-stop site for most of your citation needs. It not only has citation information, but also information on paper formatting, writing suggestions, grammar, and mechanics.
For more full explanations of each of the style guides, you can reference the direct websites for each writing style:
Chicago Manual of Style Website MLA Website APA Website
Citation in Science Writing: Check out this resource from the School of Public Health at Boston University for information on how to cite in science writing and this page from the University of Wisconsin-Madison on how to use the Council of Science Writers Documentation Style.
Writing Resources
Writing Resources
Citing Sources
Grammar Resources
Have you found yourself stuck with a grammatical dilemma? Click on one of the links below to help you clarify your grammar questions.
The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation
Run on Sentences and Comma Splices
18 Most Common Grammar Mistakes
Parts of Essays
Essay Types
College Essay
Writing Center Tutors
Writing Center Tutors
Julia Ghergurovich
Julia Ghergurovich
Hi, my name is Julia Ghergurovich and I am a junior at Pingree. Outside of school, I enjoy reading, playing sports, and hanging out with my friends! This is my first year in the writing center, and I will be available to help out with anything you may need such as outlining, brainstorming, proofreading, etc. Feel free to stop by if you have any questions!
Georgia Goodling
Georgia Goodling
Hi my name is Georgia Goodling! I am a junior at Pingree. I am so excited to be working in the Writing Center. Outside of school I love to play sports and read. As for the Writing center I am excited to help students with any questions they have. I especially love working on short stories and essays.
Testimonials
Testimonials
"Helped me a lot with my essays."
"I felt that I was able to freely talk through my ideas . . . and arrive at meaningful points for my thesis and conclusion paragraph."
"One-on-one help has been beneficial for essay edits and especially college supplements."
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