Writing Consultations
Graduate Writing Consultants (GWCs) are available to meet one-on-one with graduate students and postdocs about scholarly works in progress, such as dissertation proposals or chapters, academic or conference papers, journal articles and other academic documents. Writers set the agenda; during the consultation, GWCs help writers devise a plan for moving forward by acting as a sounding board, mobilizing their expertise in analyzing academic writing, and suggesting revision techniques. Schedule an appointment.
ESL/EAL Writing Tutors
ESL/EAL Writing Tutors are available for any student who speaks English as an additional language. Students are encouraged to consult with tutors on current writing projects to enhance their understanding of writing norms in academic English. Students can expect to review an average of 10 pages per session. Schedule an appointment.
Writing Workshops
Ongoing programs on topics such as maximizing effectiveness of writing, writing for different audiences, and starting do-it-yourself writing groups. Check the GRAD Guide Weekly for workshop dates throughout the year.
Graduate Writing Consultant Appointments
To schedule a writing consultation, log into GRAD Gargoyle, click on “Advising Appointments” and search for availability for one of the WRITTEN COMMUNICATION appointment types.
REQUIREMENTS:Â
At least 24 hours before your appointment time, please submit your document (up to ten pages, double-spaced) by emailing it to your writing consultant. We must cancel your appointment if you miss this deadline. Â
The document you submit and the discussion we have in session must fall under GWC purviews. GWCs can work on academic documents such as:
- Dissertation Chapters
- Thesis Proposals
- Conference Papers
- Abstracts
- Papers for Coursework
- Journal Articles
- MA Thesis/Qualifying Papers
LOCATION:
All Graduate Writing Consultations will take place remotely via Zoom.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
If you need to cancel or reschedule your session, please do so at least 48 hours before your appointment time. Again, please note that your appointment will be cancelled if you do not submit your document at least 24 hours in advance.Â
OTHER RESOURCES:
- For job materials (CVs, Resumes, Cover Letters, PhD applications, etc.), schedule an appointment with a career advisor.
- For teaching materials, please get in touch with the Chicago Center for Teaching and Learning.
- For fellowship applications (proposals, research, personal history, and diversity statements), please contact UChicagoGRAD’s Fellowship Proposal Specialist, Annie Janusch or email grad-fellowships@uchicago.eduÂ
