Building a workplace writing center : a sustainable solution and practical guide

Table of Contents: Part 1: Welcome to the Writing Center 1. Throwing Open the Doors 2. A Look Back at Writing Center History and a Look Ahead to New Frontiers Part 2: Building the Workplace Writing Center 3. Pitching and Ensuring a Successful Model 4. Mapping the Workplace 5. Determining Services 6. Branding and Marketing Part 3: Measuring and Communicating Progress 7. Needs Assessment 8. Data Logs 9. Surveys 10. Pre-Test/Post-Test Quasi-Experiment Part 4: Workplace Writing Center Professional Development 11. Identity Shifts from an Academic Role 12. Education, Experience, and Professional Development 13. Giving Back Local, Going Global 14. Conclusion

This book covers the practical resource for writing professionals looking to develop and sustainably maintain an effective writing center in any professional environment. The book explains how to assess the needs of an organization, pitch the idea of a writing center, develop a service model and measure progress. It also outlines what a writing center can offer, such as one-on-one writing consultations, tailored group workshops, and standardized writing guidance and resources. This guide is an invaluable resource for professionals seeking to improve writing skills within their organizations, and will be of particular interest to business and human resource managers.