Writing Consultants Get support with your course assignments in Wurzweiler’s MSW, PhD, and DSW programs. Work one-on-one with a Writing Consultant on any aspect of your writing, from research and brainstorming to outlining and drafting to final editing and APA-style citation Artificial Intelligence Biotechnology Computer Science Cybersecurity Data Analytics and Visualization Digital Marketing and Media Mathematics Occupational Therapy Physician Assistant Physics Speech-Language Pathology What Is It? One-on-one writing support, synchronous or asynchronous, with appointments available year-round Who Is It For? For all WSSW students, at all levels of experience and confidence Where Is It? Fully online Cost? No cost The WSSW Writing Consultants are a team of PhD-level writers, teachers, and researchers. We provide writing support services for all WSSW students, at all levels of experience and confidence. We can help with interpreting assignments, generating ideas, incorporating research, planning and outlining, composing paragraphs, and polishing sentences. Session Types The WSSW Writing Consultants offer two session types: Online Chat and Email Exchange. Online Chat Online Chat sessions take place in real time on Zoom. Sessions extend for 45 minutes. Students come to us with materials to consider—whether drafts, outlines, assignment instructions, or research inquiries—and we assist them in developing their skill-sets, refining both their writing processes and their end-products. Students report that Online Chat sessions are an easy, conversational method for getting an outside expert’s eye on their works-in-progress. Email Exchange Email Exchange sessions are an opportunity to receive written feedback on drafts of up to 2,500 words. Students email their drafts to us, sharing their specific questions (e.g., about whether the paper addressed the prompt or used APA format correctly) so that we can supply tailored feedback. We supply this feedback asynchronously, within 48 hours of the appointment time. Students can then review our comments and suggestions independently at their own pace. We can help with Interpreting assignments Generating ideas Incorporating research Planning & outlining Composing paragraphs Polishing sentences Adopting academic style Following APA guidelines Full Program Breakdown The WSSW Writing Consultants are a team of PhD-level writers, teachers, and researchers. We provide writing support services for all WSSW students, at all levels of experience and confidence. We can help with interpreting assignments, generating ideas, incorporating research, planning and outlining, composing paragraphs, and polishing sentences. Session Types The WSSW Writing Consultants offer two session types: Online Chat and Email Exchange. Online Chat Online Chat sessions take place in real time on Zoom. Sessions extend for 45 minutes. Students come to us with materials to consider—whether drafts, outlines, assignment instructions, or research inquiries—and we assist them in developing their skill-sets, refining both their writing processes and their end-products. Students report that Online Chat sessions are an easy, conversational method for getting an outside expert’s eye on their works-in-progress. Email Exchange Email Exchange sessions are an opportunity to receive written feedback on drafts of up to 2,500 words. Students email their drafts to us, sharing their specific questions (e.g., about whether the paper addressed the prompt or used APA format correctly) so that we can supply tailored feedback. We supply this feedback asynchronously, within 48 hours of the appointment time. Students can then review our comments and suggestions independently at their own pace. We can help with Interpreting assignments Generating ideas Incorporating research Planning & outlining Composing paragraphs Polishing sentences Adopting academic style Following APA guidelines Swipe to learn more! The WSSW Writing Consultants are a team of PhD-level writers, teachers, and researchers. We provide writing support services for all WSSW students, at all levels of experience and confidence. We can help with interpreting assignments, generating ideas, incorporating research, planning and outlining, composing paragraphs, and polishing sentences. Session Types The WSSW Writing Consultants offer two session types: Online Chat and Email Exchange. Online Chat Online Chat sessions take place in real time on Zoom. Sessions extend for 45 minutes. Students come to us with materials to consider—whether drafts, outlines, assignment instructions, or research inquiries—and we assist them in developing their skill-sets, refining both their writing processes and their end-products. Students report that Online Chat sessions are an easy, conversational method for getting an outside expert’s eye on their works-in-progress. Email Exchange Email Exchange sessions are an opportunity to receive written feedback on drafts of up to 2,500 words. Students email their drafts to us, sharing their specific questions (e.g., about whether the paper addressed the prompt or used APA format correctly) so that we can supply tailored feedback. We supply this feedback asynchronously, within 48 hours of the appointment time. Students can then review our comments and suggestions independently at their own pace. Interpreting assignments Generating ideas Incorporating research Planning & outlining Composing paragraphs Polishing sentences Adopting academic style Following APA guidelines We understand writing as a social and communal enterprise Whatever challenges you may be facing as you confront your course assignments and research projects, we’re here to play the role of friendly and supportive advisors—a low-stakes test audience for your writing. Book an appointment now by visiting our self-service scheduling website, . At a Glance Open to all WSSW students No cost Fully online One-on-one support, synchronous or asynchronous Appointments available year-round Schedule appointments up to three weeks in advance Contact Us Resources WSSW Writing Consultants and Writing Support Services Co-Coordinators: Charlotte Thurston charlotte.thurston@yu.edu Kultej Dhariwal kultej.dhariwal@yu.edu Liza Shapiro Tom Ribitzky tom.ribitzky@yu.edu Kathleen Hynes kathleen.hynes@yu.edu To book an appointment and find further information about our services, visit our website. Send general inquiries to wsswwritingconsultants@gmail.com. Resources from the WSSW Writing Consultants (Video) (Video) (Video) (PDF) (PDF) Web resources on APA style APA - APA - APA - Purdue OWL - Web resources on writing a literature review UNC Writing Center - UMN Duluth - Contact Us WSSW Writing Consultants and Writing Support Services Co-Coordinators: Charlotte Thurston charlotte.thurston@yu.edu Kultej Dhariwal kultej.dhariwal@yu.edu Liza Shapiro Tom Ribitzky tom.ribitzky@yu.edu Kathleen Hynes kathleen.hynes@yu.edu To book an appointment and find further information about our services, visit our website. Send general inquiries to wsswwritingconsultants@gmail.com. Resources Resources from the WSSW Writing Consultants (Video) (Video) (Video) (PDF) (PDF) Web resources on APA style APA - APA - APA - Purdue OWL - Web resources on writing a literature review UNC Writing Center - UMN Duluth -
