How we can help
Writing Tutorial Services (WTS) can offer you one-on-one help with any phase of the writing process—from brainstorming to revising the final draft. When you visit WTS, you’ll find a tutor who is a sympathetic and helpful reader of your prose. WTS tutors can help with any type of academic or professional writing, including:
- Essays, memos, policy papers
- Research proposals and research papers
- Theses and dissertations
- Cover letters, resumes
- Scholarship, fellowship, or funding applications
- College program and graduate school applications
- Teaching statements, research statements, and other job application materials
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Paragraphs and topic sentences
Every paragraph should have a topic sentence
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How to write a thesis statement
A thesis statement expresses the central argument or claim of your essay.
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Using evidence
Learn strategies for supporting your claims and persuading your reader with evidence.
Graduate student support
We support graduate students with writing assistance for coursework, dissertations, and journal articles. We also offer writing groups for graduate students pursuing degrees and collaborating as university teachers or researchers.
Instructor resources
Learn about writing strategies and workshops you can integrate into your courses. Plus, see available tutoring options for writing assignments in your classes.
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