Resources Instructor: Michael Dougherty

The Writing Center

Center for Learning Assistance

Library
Reference

English
Computer Lab

Web Connections

Magainze Rack

Newspaper Rack

The Writing Center Return to Top

The Writing Center Philosophy:

"The Writing Center exists to help students become better writers, not just to help them work on individual assignments. As such, we won't proofread or edit papers. We will help you recognize your paper's strengths and your progress as a writer, and we will help you locate areas of your paper that need work and suggest ways of fixing them."

Location: English Building, Room 102
Phone: 646-5297
Hours: M - W 9:00 - 7:00 Th. 9:00 - 5:00 Fri. 9:00 - 12:00 & 1:00 - 5:00 Closed Saturday Sunday 4:00 - 7:00
The WC works on appointment basis. Be sure to schedule ahead.

For more information, visit the Writing Center Web Page.

The Writing Center is a free service available for all NMSU students. It is staffed by graduate assistants who teach undergraduate writing courses. We provide essay critiques, one-on-one grammar instruction, and feedback and brainstorming assistance on any writing assignment.

Center for Learning Assistance Return to Top

Do you procrastinate or have difficulty getting motivated about school? Would you like to be able to take more effective notes? Do you want to improve your ability to comprehend difficult text? If you answered yes to any of the proceeding questions, then you'll definitely want to visit the Learning Center. Your goal is to improve yourself and their goal is to assist you in developing strategies for successful learning. Sounds like a match to me. In case you're wondering, their services are free!

Location: Hardman Hall, Room 210
Phone: 646-3136
Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. / Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Library Reference Return to Top

Library Tutorial. I highly recommend going here first. You'll gain a better understanding of the services offered at NMSU. This link is appropriately called Shortcuts, because it really will help you learn the library and make your experience seem less daunting.

A starting-point for locating your references. After you've gone through the tutorial, you'll want to get your hands on some research material. This is the place to go. You'll find research guides for a variety of topics. Remember, when you locate a reference book, chances are that you will find similar reference books nearby.

If you're tired of cyber space, you can always speak with an actual human being! Here are some numbers to remember.

New Library reference desk--646-5792
Branson reference desk--646-5791

Make an appointment with an NMSU Librarian or send a question via e-mail to a reference librarian at answers@lib.nmsu.edu -an NMSU librarian will reply to your e-mail questions, usually within 24 hours.

English Computer Lab Return to Top

The English Computer Lab provides a well-equipped cluster with PCs, Macintoshes, laser printers, Internet access, word-processing, and desktop-publishing software.

Location: English Building, Room 121
Phone: 646-5296
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8am - 10pm Friday: 8am - 6pm Saturday - Sunday: 10am - 6pm
NOTE: Lab hours may change in response to student demand and on holidays.

For more information, visit the English Computer Lab.

Web Connections Return to Top

Lots of people like to use the World Wide Web, and it can be a good source of information for your papers.

A. Dictionary & Thesaurus
B. Language and Literature
C. Search Engines:
D. Writing-Related Resources

A. Dictionary & Thesaurus Return to Web Connections List

Webster Dictionary Webster's Dictionary brought to you by Carnegie-Mellon.

s This hypertext Webster interface provides a point-and-click client interface (for non-linemode browsers) for accessing the various Webster's dictionary services on the Internet. First, type the word for which you want the definition in the search window and hit return. Words in the resulting definition are hypertext linked back into the dictionary, allowing you to use your mouse to access the definition of those related (and unrelated) words.

ROGET'S Thesaurus Thesaurus Search Form brought to you by the University of Chicago.

B. Language and Literature Return to Web Connections List

"In the arms of language children will discover the family of humanity. They will learn what has gone before, and they will learn what is left to be done. In language they will learn to laugh, and to grieve, to be consoled in their grief, and to console others. In language, they will discover who they are."
Tobias Wolff

The Virtual English Language Center The Comenius Group is developing this site so that students, teachers and speakers of English from around the world can have online access to relevant materials, services and products.

ESL This site provides a set of resources for ESL teachers and students. It includes links to related internet sites. This resource should be especially useful for educators new to ESL settings.

La Página del Idioma Español This site offers links to language, literature and grammar Web pages in Spanish. You name it and it's probably there. Excellent site.

Project Bartleby Archive You will definitely want to check this site out.

ERIS Project A Gopher site. Jane Austen, Charlotte Bronte, Mark Twain, Oscar Wilde, William Shakespeare - the gangs all here!

C. Search Engines: Return to Web Connections List

Google is a comprehensive information finder. Learn how to make your searches more effective in Google by learning to use the correct syntax and operators.