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

Formatting & Style Guides

The links on this page will direct you to some commonly used citation style resources, including APA, MLA and many others.

Writing & Speaking Resources

The following links are some of the most referenced resources by our consultants. These resources have been hand-selected from various sources by our consultants and director for their thoroughness and clarity on different writing and speaking situations.

Other Online Resources

Refer to some of these frequently visited sites to learn more from various writing and speaking guides.

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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Chambers, Amanda

Online Writing Consultant

Writing Studio

location icon Taylor Education Building, Room 102

email iconajone163@NCCU.EDU

phone icon 919-530-6035


Chasten,

Chasten, Samanda N

Speech Coordinator/Professional Speaking Consultant

Writing Studio

location icon Taylor Education Building, Room 102B

email icon schaste1@NCCU.EDU

phone icon 919-530-6037


Hand,

Hand, Amara

Lecturer, Interim Director

Writing Studio

location icon Taylor Education Building, Room 102

email icon ahand1@NCCU.EDU

phone icon 919-530-7748


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Mahone-Gibbs, Beverly

Writing Studio Tutor

Writing Studio

location icon Taylor Education Building, Room 102

email iconbmahone@NCCU.EDU

phone icon 919-530-6035


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Paquette, Audrey M

Consultant

Writing Studio

location icon Taylor Education Building Rm 102

email iconapaquet1@NCCU.EDU

phone icon 919-530-6035