Writing Skills Improvement Program

Rapport, Respect, Relationship . . .

A professional academic writing resource

The Writing Skills Improvement Program (WSIP) was established over 30 years ago in order to help students at the University of Arizona improve their writing skills and achieve academic success.

Our program has a carefully selected staff of expert and committed writing specialists. These specialists work one-on-one with students, staff, faculty, and community members worldwide across all disciplines and professional environments. WSIP also offers regular writing workshops, custom workshops, and summer writing institutes.

Check out Our Writing Resources!

Check out our Writing Resources page for tips, tricks, and in-depth writing help. General, Graduate, and Multilingual. . . .

Find us at our new location in the Geronimo Building on the SE corner of University and Euclid.

Parking is available nearby. Please call in advance if you have questions.

Register for WSIP Services

New to WSIP? If you've never registered with us before, please do so here.

To schedule a tutoring appointment, please click here.

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Upcoming Workshops

September 23, 2019 - 12:00pm

Improving Grammar and Style

In this workshop, we will practice writing concise sentences by eliminating problems such as unclear pronoun references, inconsistent verb tense, and passive voice.

October 2, 2019 - 10:00am

Challenges, Tips, & Resources for Second Language Writers

In this workshop, we will discuss common writing concerns for second language writers in academia. We will brainstorm strategies and tips, and identify useful resources.

October 7, 2019 - 12:00pm

Sentence Length and Variety

In this workshop, we will learn about various sentence structures and how to use them in academic writing. We will practice writing and editing texts to hone our skills in sentence development.