Graduate Writing Center | Utah Valley University

As part of the UVU Writing Center, the Graduate Writing Center (GWC) serves a range of advanced writers, specifically graduate students, faculty, staff, and those applying to graduate school. Experienced and certified writing tutors provide feedback, collaboration, and a critical reader's response to help advanced writers develop knowledge, skills, and confidence in their work.

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Writers Supported by the Graduate Writing Center

Writers Applying for Grad School

GWC consultations and resources can assist writers at every stage of the graduate application process from developing application materials and preparing for standardized entrance exams to understanding expectations for graduate writing.

UVU Graduate Students

Current UVU graduate students can meet with GWC consultants to work on classroom assignments, understand new genres of writing, and receive support on larger thesis papers and projects. Workshops and writing groups may also be available to support graduate writers.

UVU Faculty and Staff

The GWC supports faculty and staff as writers and instructors of writing. GWC consultants can work with faculty and staff on writing ranging from research articles and reports to writing assignment guidelines and letters of recommendation.

Graduate Writing Center Workshops

Writing as a Graduate Student: Strategies and Expectations - Friday, September 5th, 1PM, FL213

Applying for Graduate School: Application Timeline - Friday, September 5th, 12PM, FL 213

Applying for Graduate School: Personal Statements - Friday, September 19th, 12PM, FL 213

Applying for Graduate School: Curricula Vitae (CVs) - Friday, October 3rd, 12PM, FL 213

Applying for Graduate School: Workshopping Application Materials - Friday, October 17th, 12PM, FL 208 (Writing Center)

Additional resources can be found on the Handouts and Resources page

Recommendations for Graduate Writing Center Appointments

Select the Graduate Writing Center schedule to work with a consultant trained to work with advanced writers and genres.
Be specific in your appointment form; clearly describing your project type and writing goalsto help your consultant tailor the session and resources to your needs (e.g., literature review for social work course vs. paper).
Attach your work and guidelines for use in the appointment. If time allows, the consultant may review these materials before your appointment
Prepare specific questions, goals, or priorities to help ensure that your appointment is productive and tailored to your needs.
Schedule recurring appointments for largerprojects, break your project into smaller tasks, and meet regularly with the same tutor, which allows them to get to know your project and writing process.
Work in advance of writing deadlines, and schedule ample time to apply writing concepts, incorporate consultant feedback, and revise your work
Ask your consultant about other helpful resources (e.g., Fulton Library, Graduate Studies, etc.).