The University Writing Center

The George Mason University Writing Center

Johnson Center, 227E and Online

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The George Mason University Writing Center

Johnson Center, 227E

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Have you heard of the Writing Center before?

Do you know what services we offer?

Overview: Graduate Writing Center Services

1. Writing Consultations
2. Thesis + Dissertation Writing Consultations
3. Opt-In Programs
4. Graduate Weekly Write-Ins
5. Online Resources and Workshops

What We Do

• Free 45-minute sessions
• In-person, Zoom, or written feedback
• For any writing project: academic, creative, professional, or personal

• Drafting, brainstorming, polishing, revision….
• Bring a prompt or draft, an outline or an empty page
• If working with a deadline, make sure to allow time after your session for revision

At any stage of the writing process

Individual writing consultations

Individual Writing Consultations

Our consultants will work with you on your priorities for the session. You might want to talk through ideas, read to revise, or even just work silently alongside!

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Consultants can also work with you on AI assisted or generated writing in any of these projects.

• Note that consultants can’t help with AI assisted/generated writing for a course if the instructor does not allow AI use!

You will leave sessions with:

• Some good feedback
• Plan for developing or revising your project
• Concrete strategies you can use in future writing

Thesis + Dissertation Writing Consultations

• Consultants are PhD students trained to work with advanced graduate writers

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• Unlike other writing center sessions, thesis and dissertation consultations provide time for consultants to read your draft before they meet with you

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• The first appointment must be synchronous—either in-person or on Zoom. Following appointments may be In-person, Zoom, or Written Feedback

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• Only one T/D appointment per week

Opt-In Programs

• ESOL Opt-In | for multilingual writers – esloptin@gmu.edu
• DS Opt-In | for writers with disabilities – dsoptin@gmu.edu

Your consultant becomes familiar with your writing projects and goals, and you build on what you learn week to week.

If you want to meet with the same consultant regularly throughout the semester, sign up for an opt-in program!

Graduate Weekly Write-In

Fridays 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM (hybrid)

September 4 – December 11

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• Dedicated time for writing, with a brief check-in on goals at start and end
• Can schedule one or two sessions or attend all
• Excellent way to create and find community with other graduate students!
• Register on Mason 360 (mason360.gmu.edu) by searching for “Writing Center Weekly Graduate for “Writing Center Weekly Graduate Write-in”

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For more information, contact the Graduate Writing Coordinator:

Janalyn Miklas (jmiklas@gmu.edu)

Additional Resources

• Quick guides and strategy videos
• Citation Resources
• Workshops
• Helpful Links

Find more information on our website:

writingcenter.gmu.edu!

Come visit us!

Our studio space (Johnson Center, 227E) is open to any student who’d like to work independently during our hours of operation (M-Th 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM; Fri 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM).

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You can work at any table in our space or ask the front desk if an individual study room is available!

To register, visit�www.writingcenter.gmu.edu

1. Go to our home page

2. Register

3. Make an appointment

ANY QUESTIONS?