The Writing and Speaking Studio

Welcome

NCCU’s Writing and Speaking Studio is a space where students of all disciplines can develop their written and verbal (and nonverbal) communication skills, all while knowing that their needs, identities and voices are respected.

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Writing

The Writing Studio at NCCU offers free writing enrichment to undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and other members of the university community. People who visit the Writing Studio will learn how to master steps of the writing process and apply them to their own writing assignments and situations.

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Speaking

The Speaking Studio at NCCU is designed to empower, enrich and enhance your communicative skills through collaborative consultations that promote honest, timely and helpful instruction and feedback. The Speaking Studio is part of NCCU’s Quality Enhancement Plan, which is a critical campus-wide program designed to enhance the written and oral communication skills of students at NCCU.

Writing and Speaking Guides

Studio Resources

The following resources were created by our own Writing and Speaking Studio staff to help you develop your skills and build your confidence.

Formatting and Citation Styles

Check out some of the commonly used citation and formatting styles, including MLA, APA, CMS and more.

Other Online Resources

These resources were selected by our staff for their clarity and effectiveness in explaining various academic writing situations.

Helpful Links (Studio and Session Forms)

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Before your session with your writing consultant, complete this brief form to record some basic information.

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Check us out on YouTube!

Too busy? Can’t make an appointment? We have recorded several videos that can support your learning experience. Watch, rate, and subscribe to our YouTube channel!

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Chambers, Amanda

Online Writing Consultant

Writing Studio

location icon Taylor Education Building, Room 102

email icon[email protected]

phone icon 919-530-6035


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Chasten, Samanda N

Speech Coordinator/Professional Speaking Consultant

Writing Studio

location icon Taylor Education Building, Room 102B

email icon [email protected]

phone icon 919-530-6037


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Hand, Amara

Lecturer, Interim Director

Writing Studio

location icon Taylor Education Building, Room 102

email icon [email protected]

phone icon 919-530-7748


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Mahone-Gibbs, Beverly

Professional Writing Consultant

Writing Studio

location icon Taylor Education Building, Room 102

email icon[email protected]

phone icon 919-530-6035


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Mercer, Quentin T

Administrative Support Associate

Writing Studio

location icon Taylor Education Building, Room 102

email icon[email protected]

phone icon 919-530-6035


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Paquette, Audrey M

Online Writing Consultant

Writing Studio

location icon Taylor Education Building Rm 102

email icon[email protected]

phone icon 919-530-6035


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Price, Vincent R

Professional Writing Consultant

Writing Studio

location icon Taylor Education Building, Room 102

email icon[email protected]

phone icon 919-530-6035