WSIP Writing Specialists support writers throughout the writing process, helping them gain confidence and knowledge of academic and scholarly language and forms.
We are closed on U of A holidays.
We'll have a reduced tutoring schedule March 10-14 during the U of A's spring break. There will be no regular, free Drop-In Tutoring or Tutoring by Appointment. If you'd like to purchase a tutoring session, contact us at writingskills@arizona.edu.
Writers discover and strengthen their "writerly" voices and improve their writing and critical thinking skills. Our specialists support writers at all academic levels to plan, draft, review, and finalize documents.
We help writers at any stage brainstorm, organize, develop content, increase fluency, clarify arguments, and improve grammar and style.
Our specialists consult on numerous documents across genres and disciplines, including:
- Academic papers (i.e., coursework, theses, and dissertations);
- Manuscripts for publication;
- Statements/essays for school, scholarship, internship, and job applications;
- Narratives, specific aims, and other statements for grant applications;
- Statements for faculty portfolios (e.g., tenure and promotion statements);
- Reports, memos, and emails;
- and more!
We offer both online and in-person options for appointments.
** If you plan an in-person meeting but you are not feeling well, please reschedule to a Zoom meeting or reschedule for a better time. **
FREE tutoring available during regular academic year (August - May).
By Appointment: One free, 50-minute session every other week during the regular academic year
- To schedule an appointment, return to Registration page.
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Small Group Tutoring: One free, 120-minute session every other week during each academic semester. Contact us at writingskills@arizona.edu to learn more about groups.
FEE-BASED
Available year-round.
If you would like more than one, 50-minute session every other week, you can purchase additional sessions. The fee is $70/hour with savings when you purchase more than one hour at a time. Contact us before booking an appointment or making a purchase.
- We do not offer tutoring for exams (e.g. take-home exams, comprehensive exams).
- Review of cover letters, résumés, and CVs is now part of our fee-based Job Market Preparation services.
Visit our YouTube channel for student testimonials about their work with WSIP!
FEE-BASED
Available year-round for middle, high school, and university students. Parents or guardians must be present for in person or online sessions with minors under the age of 18 years.
- By Appointment: 60-minute sessions available
- Small Group Tutoring: Custom-designed
Our specialists will work with you on any academic and most non-academic writing projects, including course assignments, theses, dissertations, reports, manuscripts, and more. We provide you with direct support to develop your awareness of and skill in writing conventions, preparing for presentations, and preparing for publication. If you have a project you're not sure about, contact us! Chances are, we can help.
We do not offer tutoring for exams.
Please call WSIP to purchase appointments. See our fees.
Visit our YouTube channel for student testimonials about their work with WSIP!
FEE-BASED
Available year-round
Our writing specialists are career writing consultants with expertise in teaching, writing, editing, and tutoring. We work regularly with post-docs, faculty, and career-track scholars in all disciplines. We can help brainstorm, draft, review, and finalize almost all academic documents, including manuscripts for publication, professional statements, grant proposals, and more.
See our flier for or contact us for information about how we can support advanced scholars. Consultations are $70/hour with discounts when more than one hour is purchased at a time. Contact us to make a purchase.
Job Market Preparation
Review of cover letters, résumés, and CVs is now part of our Job Market Preparation services. Please see our fee based-services page for more information.
On-line Instructions
On-line consultation sessions involve using an on-line meeting platform such as Skype or Zoom, and Google Docs. Your Writing Specialist will send you information about accessing the platform. To learn more about using Google Docs with your appointment, click the link to watch an instructional video.