Writing Center Survey 2013-2014

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* 1. Current class level?

First-Year

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

SPS

Graduate Student

Other (please specify)

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* 2. How many years have you been at VUSC?

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* 3. Please rank your writing concerns. I need help with...

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
grammar	grammar Strongly Disagree	grammar Disagree	grammar Agree	grammar Strongly Agree
developing thesis statements	developing thesis statements Strongly Disagree	developing thesis statements Disagree	developing thesis statements Agree	developing thesis statements Strongly Agree
critical thinking	critical thinking Strongly Disagree	critical thinking Disagree	critical thinking Agree	critical thinking Strongly Agree
writing research papers	writing research papers Strongly Disagree	writing research papers Disagree	writing research papers Agree	writing research papers Strongly Agree
bibliographies	bibliographies Strongly Disagree	bibliographies Disagree	bibliographies Agree	bibliographies Strongly Agree
research citation formats (APA, MLA, Chicago, et cetera)	research citation formats (APA, MLA, Chicago, et cetera) Strongly Disagree	research citation formats (APA, MLA, Chicago, et cetera) Disagree	research citation formats (APA, MLA, Chicago, et cetera) Agree	research citation formats (APA, MLA, Chicago, et cetera) Strongly Agree

Other (please specify)

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* 4. How frequently do you use the Writing Center?

Several times a week

Once a week

Every other week

Once a month

Once a semester

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Please complete the following questions:

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* 6. Are you bilingual/multilingual?

Yes

If so, what is your first language? Additional languages?

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* 7. Please check all that apply: US Federal Categories - Hispanic. If not applicable, leave blank.

Hispanics of any race

Race & Ethnicity unknown

Nonresident Alien

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* 8. Please check all that apply: U.S. Federal Categories

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian

Black or African American

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

White

Two or more races

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* 9. Gender?

Male

Female

	strongly disagree	disagree	agree	strongly agree
I usually visit the Writing Center b/c a professor required it.	I usually visit the Writing Center b/c a professor required it. strongly disagree	I usually visit the Writing Center b/c a professor required it. disagree	I usually visit the Writing Center b/c a professor required it. agree	I usually visit the Writing Center b/c a professor required it. strongly agree
I usually visit the Writing Center when a paper is due.	I usually visit the Writing Center when a paper is due. strongly disagree	I usually visit the Writing Center when a paper is due. disagree	I usually visit the Writing Center when a paper is due. agree	I usually visit the Writing Center when a paper is due. strongly agree
The Writing Center staff members are friendly.	The Writing Center staff members are friendly. strongly disagree	The Writing Center staff members are friendly. disagree	The Writing Center staff members are friendly. agree	The Writing Center staff members are friendly. strongly agree
The Writing Center staff members are knowledgeable about writing instruction.	The Writing Center staff members are knowledgeable about writing instruction. strongly disagree	The Writing Center staff members are knowledgeable about writing instruction. disagree	The Writing Center staff members are knowledgeable about writing instruction. agree	The Writing Center staff members are knowledgeable about writing instruction. strongly agree
It’s hard to make an appointment. The Writing Center is always packed!	It’s hard to make an appointment. The Writing Center is always packed! strongly disagree	It’s hard to make an appointment. The Writing Center is always packed! disagree	It’s hard to make an appointment. The Writing Center is always packed! agree	It’s hard to make an appointment. The Writing Center is always packed! strongly agree
The Writing Center needs more tutoring availability.	The Writing Center needs more tutoring availability. strongly disagree	The Writing Center needs more tutoring availability. disagree	The Writing Center needs more tutoring availability. agree	The Writing Center needs more tutoring availability. strongly agree
I feel my writing has improved thanks to the Writing Center.	I feel my writing has improved thanks to the Writing Center. strongly disagree	I feel my writing has improved thanks to the Writing Center. disagree	I feel my writing has improved thanks to the Writing Center. agree	I feel my writing has improved thanks to the Writing Center. strongly agree
I feel my ability to revise a paper has improved thanks to the Writing Center.	I feel my ability to revise a paper has improved thanks to the Writing Center. strongly disagree	I feel my ability to revise a paper has improved thanks to the Writing Center. disagree	I feel my ability to revise a paper has improved thanks to the Writing Center. agree	I feel my ability to revise a paper has improved thanks to the Writing Center. strongly agree
I feel my critical thinking skills have improved thanks to the Writing Center.	I feel my critical thinking skills have improved thanks to the Writing Center. strongly disagree	I feel my critical thinking skills have improved thanks to the Writing Center. disagree	I feel my critical thinking skills have improved thanks to the Writing Center. agree	I feel my critical thinking skills have improved thanks to the Writing Center. strongly agree
At the Writing Center, I prefer to work one-on-one with a student tutor in person.	At the Writing Center, I prefer to work one-on-one with a student tutor in person. strongly disagree	At the Writing Center, I prefer to work one-on-one with a student tutor in person. disagree	At the Writing Center, I prefer to work one-on-one with a student tutor in person. agree	At the Writing Center, I prefer to work one-on-one with a student tutor in person. strongly agree
I prefer to use the Writing Center’s electronic appointments where feedback is e-mailed to me.	I prefer to use the Writing Center’s electronic appointments where feedback is e-mailed to me. strongly disagree	I prefer to use the Writing Center’s electronic appointments where feedback is e-mailed to me. disagree	I prefer to use the Writing Center’s electronic appointments where feedback is e-mailed to me. agree	I prefer to use the Writing Center’s electronic appointments where feedback is e-mailed to me. strongly agree
I feel that the Writing Center is a Christ-centered environment.	I feel that the Writing Center is a Christ-centered environment. strongly disagree	I feel that the Writing Center is a Christ-centered environment. disagree	I feel that the Writing Center is a Christ-centered environment. agree	I feel that the Writing Center is a Christ-centered environment. strongly agree
I feel that the Writing Center is a culturally welcoming environment.	I feel that the Writing Center is a culturally welcoming environment. strongly disagree	I feel that the Writing Center is a culturally welcoming environment. disagree	I feel that the Writing Center is a culturally welcoming environment. agree	I feel that the Writing Center is a culturally welcoming environment. strongly agree
I would like to return for another visit to the Writing Center.	I would like to return for another visit to the Writing Center. strongly disagree	I would like to return for another visit to the Writing Center. disagree	I would like to return for another visit to the Writing Center. agree	I would like to return for another visit to the Writing Center. strongly agree

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* 1. Current class level?

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* 2. How many years have you been at VUSC?

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* 3. Please rank your writing concerns. I need help with...

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* 4. How frequently do you use the Writing Center?

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* 5. Please complete the following questions:

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* 6. Are you bilingual/multilingual?

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* 7. Please check all that apply: US Federal Categories - Hispanic. If not applicable, leave blank.

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* 8. Please check all that apply: U.S. Federal Categories

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* 9. Gender?

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* 10. Additional comments?