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.
Structured Writing Accountability Groups (SWAG)
UChicagoGRAD organizes writing groups for graduate students each quarter. These groups offer students the opportunity to work alongside each other in a structured environment. To learn about next quarter’s signups, email gradcommlab@uchicago.edu.
