Proposta para a criação de um centro de escrita acadêmica na Universidade Federal de Uberlândia

Abstract

Academic writing permeates the activities of all undergraduate and graduate programs. Academic texts consolidate the knowledge acquired by students and are used as assessment tools by professors. Writing is also the main mode of disseminating research carried out in the university. Furthermore, through writing, students can deepen their knowledge and develop skills that go beyond writing itself. In response to this, universities worldwide have established writing centers, which provide academic writing services—such as tutoring, classes, learning resources, and events—continuously and for free. This undergraduate thesis presents a proposal for a writing center at the Federal University of Uberlandia (UFU). The writing center can be implemented as an extension and outreach program, since it would assist the academic community within and outside UFU. It can be established within the Language and Linguistics Institute (ILEEL), whose faculty and student bodies are qualified to plan and manage its activities. This proposal aims to develop the writing skills of the academic community in the light of studies concerned with writing expertise and writing centers.