• Academics
• Documentation: MLA Style Guides
• Grammar, Spelling Usage, and Style
• The Research Paper
• Computing

Academics

• Catamount Academic Tutoring (CAT) Center
  Contact the CAT Center’s Coordinator, Chesney Reich, in 60 McKee at 227-2273/2274 or visit the CAT Center website to find out more about workshop offerings in areas such as time management, note-taking, goal-setting, and exam preparation.
• Student Support Services (including disabilities)
  Contact Suzanne Baker, acting director, at 227-7127.
• University Writing Center
  Located on the entry-level floor of Hunter Library, the Writing Center provides free peer tutoring to all WCU students, especially students in FYC courses. Call 227-7197. Visit the website for hours.
• English Department
  Visit it for interesting and important information on everything from job opportunities to grammar help.

Documentation: MLA Style Guides

• The University Writing Center electronic guide to MLA citation.
• A Research Guide for Students

Grammar, Spelling, Usage, and Style 

• The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation
• American Heritage Book of English Usage 
• Strunk and White’s Elements of Style 
• American Heritage Dictionary
• The Guide to Grammar & Writing  
• The Internet Grammar of English  
• HyperGrammar

The Research Paper

• The University Writing Center
• A Research Guide for Students  
• Project Muse: Scholarly Journals Online 

Computing 

• Computing Requirement at WCU
• Information Technology Services
  Visit the IT Services website for information from how to use your student email account to when you can sign up to take a workshop on PowerPoint or WebCT.
• Open Access Computer Labs
  Visit the Computer Labs website to learn more about lab locations, hours, and support services.
• Student Computing C.R.I.B. (Computer Resource and Information Bureau)
  For immediate assistance with your computer needs, visit The Cats Den (formally Brown Cafeteria).
  Student Computing Consultants are coming to your residence hall.  The hours and locations are available on the C.R.I.B. link. 
  Student Computing Podcasts on iTunes U provide student computing information ranging from videos to how-to documents.
• IT Online Help Desk  
  Visit for tutorials in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as basic computer skill information.
• Office of Educational Outreach/Continuing Education
  Need some basic instruction in computer skills or keyboarding? Contact the Office of Continuing Education at 227-7397 to request a mini-course.