Become a Writing Pro: Use a Writing Instructor

You may already know and love them, but if not, let me shine a light on our fantastic writing instructors within the Cannon Memorial Library.

Meet Angel Jimenez and John David Harding, who are both here to assist you with how to properly write your research papers. 

   John David Harding      Angel Jimenez    

Both writing instructors have extensive writing knowledge. Angel earned his BA and MA degrees in English Literature from the University of South Florida. John David earned his BA and MFA in Creative Writing from Louisiana State University.

Do you have a problem with your writing? Don't fret because our writing instructors have a solution!

Students' Main Problems Questions about the assignment Thesis statement Transitions Citations Grammar Punctuation Spelling	Writing Instructors' Solutions Review the assignment guidelines  Communicate with student on their background knowledge Share and review learning materials Provide rules and give practice exercises

·  Start early for reflection and revision 
·  Use academic sources as models for your writing.
·  Talk about your writing with your peers to help ideas flourish 
·  Write in a natural way. John David states "Many writers feel pressure to sound smart, which can lead to imprecise word choice and awkward phrasing."

·   Sign up at the Circulation Desk
·   Email the writing instructor
·   Call the writing instructor
·   Complete a request form 
·   Walk-in appointment if available

·  Meet in person
·  Communicate through email
·  Talk on the phone
·  Blackboard Collaborate 
·  Skype 

Angel Jimenez (352) 588-8269 angel.jimenez@saintleo.edu Request Form Sunday: 11-8pm Monday: 9-6pm Tuesday: 9-6pm Wednesday: 11-8pm Thursday: 9-6pm Friday: OFF Saturday: OFF

John David Harding (352) 588-7576 john.harding@saintleo.edu Request Form Sunday: OFF Monday: OFF Tuesday: 11-8pm Wednesday: 8-5pm Thursday: 11-8pm Friday: 8-5pm Saturday: 10-7pm

If you feel lost or overwhelmed with your writing, make sure to make an appointment with either John David or Angel. They will help to put you on the right path and improve your writing for future papers to come! 

Also, check out the Writing and Research Support LibGuide and the Writing (Formatting, Templates, and Writing Samples) Help LibGuide for additional writing support.

-Theresa Whitehead, Distance Learning Librarian