Graduate Writing Institute

Each summer, WSIP offers the Graduate Writing Institute during the 1st Summer Session for all graduate students interested in improving their writing. Students of various disciplines work on their writing in small groups and attend lectures in larger groups on relevant topics regarding writing. They also receive individual tutoring time. Funded by the Graduate College, this program assists graduate students to complete research papers and projects, conference presentations, theses and dissertations.

You can download an application from http://grad.arizona.edu/gwi/ or call 621-5849 to request an application.

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Graduate Writing Institute Testimonials

The Graduate Writing Institute is the place that helps students succeed. I would recommend that anybody who wants to improve their writing apply for it.

Great! Awesome! Fun! Useful! I learned to read critically, to identify mistakes in my writing, and the amazing benefits of group work. I will use this experience as a teaching strategy.

It was an excellent opportunity for learning, interaction and communication. It was valuable because it connects individuals facing similar challenges and requirements to finish scholarly work and writing with the help of dedicated professionals.

I found my tutor and all the instructors to be extremely helpful and supportive. I got valuable direction and advice. I felt encouraged about my writing and now I am excited to continue and finish.

I now have one manuscript that is ready to be submitted for publication. I learned all about writing and self-editing and found wonderful resources (handouts) and skills to cope with the stress of writing.

The team of instructors is extremely professional and qualified. They are all excellent teachers and writers.

It worked very well for me. The lectures provide useful information on academic writing and the individual tutoring helped me to learn to correct specific problems.

It worked in that it helped me refocus, understand that others have similar struggles and challenges, and remember that there are people in the university system that can help and support beyond our department.

It was excellent! You're doing a great job!

It provided me with the tools that I needed to improve my writing and complete my thesis.

I wanted to begin or have a draft of chapters 1-3 of my dissertation. I have chapter 1 nearly done (rough draft) and the beginnings of 2 and 3. I would not have gotten so much done on my own!

I feel encouraged, excited, and rejuvenated!

I had a great time learning and assimilating things I felt were needed for my career.

Thank you for the encouragement and support! I gained a tremendous amount of confidence and incentive in regards to my writing.

I will work on papers suitable for publication on the basis of what I learned here and I will teach it to my students.

Keep doing the good things that have been formulated for the Institute; too bad more graduate students don't participate.

Thank you! What a great help!

You guys are fun and a breath of fresh air.

I will recommend the Graduate Writing Institute to all my peers!

I love the fact that all the tutors have professional experience and that they were able to teach us and to make us feel that, "It is possible" to finish school.

Great instructors! It was three weeks well-spent. Thanks.

Thank you to all involved in making this happen!