Writing and Language Resources

The Purdue Online Writing Lab – A great resource for all things related to writing in college.

The Punctuation Guide – A nice interface for navigating how different kinds of punctuation tend to work in written English.

Digital Writing Resources – I have a collection of resources here to support digital writing (e.g., using images, audio, web design).

The Newman Library – Especially for the unit on research-driven writing, you’ll visit this website a lot to find books, journal articles, etc.

The Writing Center – The Baruch Writing Center provides free support to students to help with their writing. Tutors help all writers and writing–beneficial to all levels of writers at all stages of writing.

The Bernard L. Schwartz Communication Institute – The Communication Institute helps support faculty and students in communication through many modes (oral, written, visual, etc.). They have resources for students for model speeches, presentations, and you can meet with Communication Fellows for a consultation.

ENG 2100T – Instructors of these sections of ENG 2100 are trained Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and teach an intensive version of 2100 with extra time to work on reading and writing. Questions about this version of 2100 can be sent to Dr. Kamal Belmihoub, English as Additional Language (EAL) Director at [email protected].

Tools for Clear Speech (TCS) – One-on-one support and workshops available here to get instruction and practice in oral communication.

Conversation Partners Program – This is an informal program that matches native speakers of English with other speakers of English for a semester of practice building confidence speaking English.

Refract Magazine: Would you like a real-world audience for your research and writing? Would you like your words to make an impact in the world beyond your classmates? I strongly encourage you to submit your work for publication in this Baruch student magazine. You can win monetary awards b the English Department if your writing is selected.

Baruch Community Resources

Baruch Student Resources Website: In this site, you will find most of the resources you’ll need in one place.

Dean of Students Website – On this site, you can access information about the following (among other things):

    • Baruch Emergency Fund (which provides financial support to students in need)
    • Food Access (e.g., bagged meals, hot lunches to go, a food pantry)
    • COVID-19 resources. This is a running list of expanded food access options beyond Baruch (e.g., City Harvest, Met Council), housing support, job and unemployment related resources, physical and mental health resources, resources for immigrants, and public health related items.

Baruch Computing and Technology Center – On this site you can access information about: CUNYFirst; Blackboard; Email; Laptop, Chromebook, iPad access; information on Zoom and other teleconferencing software; access to software like Microsoft Office; and a lot more. Access to software you’ll need (especially important while working remotely) is also available.

If you have trouble accessing the information you want at the BCTC site, you might try contacting the Help Desk at [email protected] or (646) 312-1010. Generally speaking, the Help Desk is for issues with hardware or software, but they are available for any questions you have about technology access.

Health Center – The Baruch Health Center is physically open and you can go there for medical treatment (see full range of what the Health Center treats here).

Counseling Center – The Baruch Counseling Center can provide counseling for “emotional well-being, balance priorities, enhance interpersonal relationships, and empower them with useful coping skills to attain success in and out of the classroom.”

Student Disability Services – To help with accommodations like assistive technology and working with faculty to best serve your learning.

Early Learning Center – To help provide childcare for students who need it. They are currently (as of August 4, 2020) operating remotely.

Veteran Students Support – To help with academic success, networking and peer support among veterans at Baruch, and health and wellness.

New Student & Family Programs – To help with transition to Baruch (e.g., study skills, time management, learning how to navigate resources at Baruch).

CUNY COVID updates – Find all up to date information on CUNY and updates related to COVID here.

Baruch COVID updates – COVID updates related to Baruch specifically.