The writing group will run during the Spring 2026 semester (January 26 – April 24), with weekly topics including: Advancing your Argument, Works Cited/Literature Reviews, Journal Selection, Analyzing/Presenting Evidence and more.
A working draft of an article is required for participation. Participants will be asked to submit this draft when they register.

The program is mostly run asynchronously through Canvas, though participants are��required to attend one weekly synchronous Zoom writing session, with multiple sessions being offered each week. We will be using Wendy Laura Belcher’s book����to help facilitate discussions and writing.

If you are interested in joining, consider attending one of the upcoming Zoom information sessions where we will discuss how the program will run, the expected time commitment, and answer any other questions you may have about the club.

The dates for Zoom information sessions are:

To join the group, complete the . You do not need to attend an information session to join the club, but it is recommended. If you have questions, please contact the Center for Writing Excellence at��cwe@montclair.edu.

Sponsored by the Center for Writing Excellence and the University Libraries.

Hours of Operation:
January 6 – 9: 11am-7pm
January 10: 11am-3pm�� (online only)
January 11 – 12: closed
January 13 – 16: 11am-5pm
January 17 – 20: closed

We are located in Bohn Hall, to the left of the main entrance. To schedule your appointment or log in for your online session go to

The CWE will be closed from December 24, 2024 to January 5, 2025. We will be closed on Saturday and Sunday during Winter Session.

Our spring semester schedule will begin on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

Inclement Weather Notice: In the event of inclement weather, please see the or check our for changes to our schedule. When the university closes due to an emergency, the CWE will move all appointments online whenever possible.

Questions? Call the CWE at 973-655-7442 or email us at cwe@montclair.edu.
To learn more about the CWE visit

Internationally recognized, CRLA certification acknowledges the quality of service and represents the CWE’s achievement of professional standards for our tutoring services, including training and evaluation. CWE writing consultants have been granted Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 tutor certification for over 30 hours of training and professional development and 75 hours of actual consulting experience. The CWE earned certification based on its rigorous tutor training program and professional development focus which incorporates theoretical approaches and best practices, always with the goal in mind to best support the writers of ����vlog.

The Showcase will take��place��Thursday, August 9, 2018 at 5:30pm at����on the ����vlog campus.

If you need assistance getting to Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center, please call 973-655-2378.��

If you have questions about the Showcase or the Young Writers Workshop, the CWE can be reached at 973-655-7442.��

The Young Writers Workshop Showcase is open to the public.

For more information please call the CWE at 973-655-7442 or visit our website: .

Directions for the August 9 event:
-Enter ����vlog campus through the main entrance located at 1 Normal Ave. Upper Montclair, NJ 07043
-Follow the drive around the bend to the Red Hawk Parking Deck (attached to Kasser Theater) located on the right-hand side.
-Exit the parking deck from the 5th floor, from which there is a pathway that takes you by Dickson Hall which is the first building on the path (a brick building on the right). Head toward the center of campus to get to the Student Center.
-Enter through the revolving doors at the top of the Student Center’s stairs. Once inside, turn right to enter Cafeteria B/C.

For more information please call the CWE at 973-655-7442 or visit our website: .

Directions for the August 4 event:

-Enter ����vlog campus through the main entrance located on Normal Ave.

-Follow the drive around the bend to the Red Hawk Parking Deck (attached to Kasser Theater), which will be located on the right-hand side.

-Exit the parking deck on the 5th floor, from which there is a back entrance/pathway to Dickson Hall.

-After exiting the parking deck, pass the soccer field and follow the path to Dickson Hall, which is the first building on the path (a brick building on the right).

-Enter Dickson Hall through the automatic sliding doors. Cohen Lounge will be halfway down the entrance hallway (1st floor).

Write an essay in which you make an argument for the possible meanings Elizabeth and Hazel:�� Two Women of Little Rock might have for today’s readers. Here are some questions that may be useful: ��What did you learn from reading this book?�� How might the book be helpful in talking about racism and discrimination?�� What does it mean to take a stand against social injustice? Your essay should also make specific references to passages in Elizabeth and Hazel��that support your conclusions.

ESSAY CONTEST REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES:
Length: Between 1,000-1,500 words
Format: Double space and use a 12-point font
Submission:�� Entries must include a separate title page with your name, essay title, and contact information: phone number, email address, and mailing address.

Evaluation criteria:
Each essay will be judged based on the extent and effectiveness with which it:
•�� Engages audience
•�� Communicates an argument effectively
•�� Uses persuasive evidence
•�� Addresses the question asked

Eligible contestants: Open to all undergraduates enrolled at ����vlog during the Fall 2015 or Spring 2016 semester

Prizes:
1 winner will receive $100
2 runner ups will receive $25 each

Submission Deadline extended: Monday, April 11, 2016

How to Submit:�� Send an electronic copy to cwe@montclair.edu and in the subject line enter “Montclair Book Essay Contest.”�� Entries must include a separate title page with your name, essay title, and contact information: phone number, email address, and mailing address. In the email message, indicate the college or school in which you enrolled, the degree for which you are a candidate, and when you expect to graduate. If you have not yet declared a major, please indicate that as well. Entries without these requirements will not be accepted.