Faculty Referral Sheet A referral to the Writing Center should not be considered a punishment for poor work. This form will guide Writing Consultants in making the most appropriate suggestions and in providing timely consultations with writers. Let your students know this information when you refer them to us for assistance. When making a referral for a student, please be a specific as possible, adding details at the bottom and the back of this form. Joseph J. Essid, UR Writing Center Director Faculty member: E-mail: Student's Full Name: Class Taken: Assignment (if applicable): Areas of Concern (Please check those that you most want addressed only. Consultants have one hour per appointment with students and will address the most pressing issues first) Planning and Invention  Finding an initial question  Formulating a Thesis  Defining an audience   Exploring a topic Support and Argumentation  Supporting a thesis with evidence   Focusing an argument  Providing analysis of topics  Using effective arguments for topic Paragraphing and Coherence  Problems with topic sentences  Digressions in paragraphs  Faulty or missing transitions  Abrupt changes of subject  Difficulty with introduction  Difficulty with conclusion Voice, Style, Grammar  Inappropriate voice or style  Run-on sentences  Excessive use of weak verbs or passive voice  Second-Language difficulties  Difficulties with punctuation (please specify below)  Problems with diction, usage, or spelling(please specify below)  Difficulties with grammatical rules(please specify below) Other advice to Consultants: