Writing Skills Improvement Program (WSIP)
A Professional Academic Writing Resource
Expert writing specialists supporting academic writers around the world.
Visit our YouTube channel to hear our team talk about the WSIP motto, Rapport, Respect, Relationship.
WSIP specialists help writers in all disciplines to:
- develop productive writing plans
- craft effective articles, chapters, grant proposals, etc.
- become better co-authors
- provide constructive feedback
- hone writing and presentation skills
- prepare for next-level writing
- think critically about academic integrity and positionality
- and so much more!
We also provide training for high school and college instructors to develop writing skills in their students.
"WISP has been one of the most valuable aspects of my graduate studies. Their team is friendly, helpful, and extremely skilled at tutoring your writing assignments no matter what form your topic or reporting structure requires. After many years in the professional sphere, WISP helped build my confidence as a returning student -- without their help, I seriously may have left higher education."
Rebecca Thompson, PhD
Applied Intercultural Arts Research, University of Arizona
- WSIP offers:
- Consultation/tutoring through the writing process
- Review and feedback on scholarly documents (i.e., essays, articles, chapters, books, applications, grants, etc.)
- Facilitation of peer feedback groups
- Writing workshops
- Online Writing Room
- Editing
- Review and feedback on interview, job, and academic presentations
- Customized programs
- Program consultation
For students, faculty, staff, and anyone interested in academic writing support.
Contact us directly at:
writingskills@arizona.edu
(520) 621-5849
Step 2: Make an Appointment
Once registered, schedule a tutoring appointment with us.
*Note: We do not tutor or edit exams.
Are WSIP Services Free?
FREE for University of Arizona students: Tutoring, Regular Workshops, and the Online Writing Room
FEE-BASED for all writers: Editing, Job Market Services, and special programs. Available to writers from any institution.
How to Pay for Fee-Based Services
- Browse the website to learn about our services and visit our online store to learn about our prices. Contact us at writingskills@arizona.edu to discuss the services you are interested in.
- Ask your department if it offers professional development funds for writing support.
- Plan ahead by including the cost of writing support in grant applications.
- Talk with mentors, colleagues and others about possible funding sources.