the write reason center
The Write Reason Plan at Aquinas College aims to strengthen writing and logical thinking habits among the student population. Write Reason is "the effective expression of clear, organized, and accurate ideas that are stated convincingly according to the objective standards of truth and reality, as established in the Trivium of grammar, logic, and rhetoric, which is the foundation of a liberal arts education."
Habits of mind (i.e. logic) and habits of expression through language (grammar and rhetoric) are the foundation of a college level education. Through these habits we come to know the truth and express ourselves responsibly according to what we know of reality. The Write Reason Plan aims not only at improving writing and critical thinking skills, it considers the whole person as an individual, a member of society, a citizen, a future professional, and made in the image of God. To think according to the standards of logic and objective truth and to express ourselves clearly is the end of all education and the vocation of every human person.
Writing Center
The Aquinas College Writing Center, located in the Write Reason Center, offers one-on-one tutorial assistance to all Aquinas College students in support of their academic writing.
Location: Write Reason Center
(second floor, near the Nursing Department)
SPRING HOURS (January 9–May 3)
Monday–Wednesday: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Thursday: 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Writer's Night Contest & Symposium
We are now accepting submissions for the second annual Writers' Night Contest. This contest acknowledges and honors excellence in academic essay writing among Aquinas College students. The Writers' Night Symposium is the high point of the contest, where the winners receive their awards and have the opportunity to present their papers to the College community. The documents below provide full details on how to participate in this event.
- General Information & Submission Process (180 kB PDF)
- Nomination Form (68 kB PDF)
Writer's Night Symposium Archives
Each year the winning essays from the Writers' Night Contest are presented at the Symposium. These essays are also compiled into a bound volume and archived below.
- 2011 Symposium Proceedings (450 kB pdf)
Contact Dr. Aaron Urbanczyk, Write Reason Plan Director, with any questions. (615) 297-7545, ext. 434.
Writing Center
SPRING HOURS:
Monday–Wednesday:
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Thursday:
8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.