Hi, GWC students,
The Graduate Writing Center closed at the end of SUMMER, 2022.
New resources include the
Center for Academic Excellence–academic workshops, academic coaching, and more, including sessions on time-management and success. Visits to classes or/and graduate programs are available. https://www.umb.edu/academics/vpass/academic_support Please contact pratna.kem@umb.edu and/or michael.leblanc@umb.edu to learn more.
Writing Center–“We’re the university-wide Writing Center. We provide free services for undergraduate and graduate students to support their academic and professional writing at any stage of the writing process.” https://www.umb.edu/writingcenter Please contact writingcenter@umb.edu to learn more.
If you have questions about how to access these new resources, please email meesh.mccarthy@umb.edu or gwc@umb.edu.
Thank you for working with us during the past two decades. :)
Question: May I still use the handouts, lists, and resources on this weblog? Answer: Yes! Click the “Resources & Handouts” tab and/or the Tutor-Curated Resources tab!
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Spring 2022 GWC information is here!
GWC tutors facilitate FREE writing & academic strategy sessions throughout the semester, through the Spring 22 semester– GWC writing labs, strategy sessions, & workshops take place either remotely via the GWC’s Bb Collaborate room (click “room” to enter) or in-person
SPRING 22 GWC Events, Workshops, and Writing Labs info is here! (clickable image/flyer follows)
Extra Fall 21 End-of-Semester workshop/academic strategy drop-in times linked to these words (.jpg)
Extra Fall 21 End-of-Semester workshop/academic strategy drop-in times linked to these words (.pdf)
SPRING 2021 GWC EVENTS, DATES, & TIMES–except for closures & holidays
Weekly Writing Sessions a.k.a. ACTIVE WRITING LAB
Tuesdays* 5 – 6 p.m. & Wednesdays* 7 – 8 p.m.
Practice Speaking Academic English
Wednesdays* 5 – 6 p.m.
Dissertation, Final Project, and Thesis Writing
Mondays* 1 – 2 p.m.
Revising Literature Reviews
Monday, February 8, 4 – 5 p.m., Wednesday, March 10, 4 – 5 p.m., & Monday, April 19, 4 – 5 p.m.
Citing Sources in Graduate Courses
Wednesday, March 24, 6 – 7 p.m.
Creating Your Professional Academic Identity through Your CV
Thursday, April 15, 5 – 6 p.m.
Personal Statement Writing
Wednesday, April 7, 1 – 2 p.m.
How to Copy Edit Your Own Final Paper: Breaking Down the Process for Success
Tuesday, April 27, 11 a.m. – 12 noon
FALL 20 GWC EVENTS, DATES, & EST TIMES–except for closures & holidays
Open Study Support SPACE in our Bb Collaborate Room (click “Room” to enter)
Wednesday, December 9, 9-11 a.m. ET
Thursday, December 10 , 6-8 p.m. ET
Friday, December 11, 12-2 p.m. ET
Becoming an Online Student
Wednesday, September 16 1-2 p.m. EST &
Thursday, September 17 11-12 noon EST
Weekly Writing Sessions a.k.a. ACTIVE WRITING LAB
Tuesdays, 5 – 6 p.m. & Wednesdays, 7 – 8 p.m.
Practice Speaking Academic English
Thursdays, 4 – 5 p.m.
Dissertation, Final Project, and Thesis Writing
Mondays, 3 – 4 p.m.
Revising Literature Reviews
Tuesday, September 29, 4 -5 p.m
Thursday, October 8, 12 noon – 1 p.m.
Monday, October 19, 5 – 6 p.m.
Citing Sources in Graduate Courses
Thursday, October 15, 6 – 7 p.m.
Creating Your Professional Academic Identity through Your CV
Wednesday, November 18, 4:30 – 6 p.m.
Personal Statement Writing
Wednesday, November 4, 1 – 2 p.m.
How to Copy Edit Your Own Final Paper: Breaking Down the Editing Process for Success
Thursday, December 3, 1 – 2 p.m.
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SUMMER 2020 GWC EVENTS
Thesis, Dissertation, Final Project Writing
Tuesday, July 21, 10-11 a.m. EST via our Bb Collaborate room (click “room” to enter)
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SPRING 2020 GWC EVENTS DETAILS
weekly Online Writing Sessions—via the GWC’s Bb Collaborate room
Tuesdays* 4-5 p.m. EST | Thursdays* 7-8 p.m. EST –*weekly, except for holidays
holiday edition How to Copy-Edit Your Own Paper
Monday, April 20, 1-2 p.m. EST
Brand new!! SPACE–a focused online study space via our Bb Collaborate room (click “room” to enter)
Mondays 11 a.m.-1 p.m. & 3-7 p.m.EST | Wednesdays 4-6 p.m. EST | Thursdays 9-11 a.m. EST | Fridays 1-3 p.m.
New dates coming soon: Becoming an Online Student
Wednesday, March 25, 1-2 p.m. EST | Thursday, March 26, 6-7 p.m. EST
weekly Thesis, Dissertation, Final Project Writing
Mondays* 1-2 p.m. –*weekly, except for holidays
weekly Weekly Writing Sessions–a.k.a. Active Writing Lab
Tuesdays* at 5 p.m. | Wednesdays* 4-5 p.m. —*weekly, except for holidays
weekly Practice Speaking Academic English
Tuesdays* 3-4 p.m.–*weekly, except for holidays
Added dates Revising Literature Reviews
Friday, February 21, 3-4 p.m. | Monday, March 30, 3-4 p.m. | Friday, April 24, 10-11 a.m.
Citing Sources in Graduate Courses
Tuesday, March 31, 3-4 p.m. EST
Personal Statement Writing
Wednesday, March 11, 2-3 p.m.
~~~~~~OPEN HOUSE !!! ~~~~~~
Wednesday, March 4, 2-4 p.m. EST (@ GWC and online)
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WINTER 2020
The GWC is open for Winter 2020 course tutoring.
Online Writing Sessions—via the GWC’s Bb Collaborate room
Wed. Jan. 8 , 4-5 p.m. | Tues. Jan. 14, 1-2 p.m. | Tues. Jan. 21, 1-2 p.m. | Wed. Jan. 22, 4-5 p.m. — times are in EST
Thesis, Dissertation, Final Project Writing
Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2-3 p.m. | Wednesday, Jan. 15, 4-5 p.m. — except for holidays and campus closures
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FALL 2019 GWC EVENTS SUMMARY
A list of all GWC drop-in labs, writing sessions, and workshops is linked here: GWC Fall 2019 Sessions.
FALL 2019 GWC EVENTS DETAILS:
SPACE–a focused workspace–in two locations
Wednesday, Dec. 11, 6-8 p.m. (Res. Hall East, room 157)
Thursday, Dec. 12, 11 a.m. -1 p.m. (GWC, Campus Center)
How to Copy-Edit Your Own Final Paper
Tuesday, Dec. 10, 4-5 p.m.
Revising Literature Reviews
Monday, Oct. 21, 1:30-2:30 p.m. | Friday, Dec. 6, 4-5 p.m.
bonus session: Wednesday, Nov. 20, 4-5 p.m.
Personal Statement Writing
Tuesday, October 29, 3-4 p.m.
Citing Sources in Graduate Courses
Monday, Nov. 4, 3-4 p.m.
Creating Your Professional Identity Through Your CV
Wednesday, Nov. 13, 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Weekly Writing Sessions–a.k.a. Active Writing Lab
Mondays* 5:30-6:30 p.m. & Wednesdays* 5-6:30 p.m. —*weekly, except for holidays
Practice Speaking Academic English
Thursdays* 4-5 p.m.–*weekly, except for holidays
Online Weekly Writing Sessions—via the GWC’s Bb Collaborate room
Thursdays* 5-6 p.m. –*weekly, except for holidays
Thesis, Dissertation, Final Project Writing
Mondays* 2-3 p.m. –*weekly, except for holidays