WRITING SUPPORT
Writing in graduate school differs significantly from writing done in an undergraduate program, as do the expectations of faculty members. No matter the graduate program, writing is an essential and inescapable component of each program because it is our best means of academic discourse.
Graduate students are expected to write seminar papers, conference proposals, grant proposals, theses, dissertations, and journal articles, while engaging in professional communication with colleagues and faculty members. Unfortunately, many incoming graduate students are not fully prepared in their undergraduate programs to meet these writing expectations. Georgia State offers a variety of excellent, free resources for graduate students to assist with every step of the writing process.
Write-In Workshops
Writing can be tough. Setting aside blocks of time to writing can be a challenge. If you are in need of some accountability and would like to accomplish your writing goals the Virtual Graduate Student Write-In may be just what you need!
Design your own schedule. Choose your day(s) and block(s) of time for each day AM (9-1:20), PM (12-4:00) or Full-day (9-4:00).
- Record daily goals via iCollege discussion board
- Daily check-ins for accountability and to celebrate accomplished goals
- Daily lunchtime webinars offering discussions about writing strategies and resources
If you are in need of some accountability and would like to accomplish your writing goals the Virtual Shut Up & Write may be just want you need! Design your own schedule. Choose your day(s) and block(s) of time for each day AM (9-1:20), PM (12-4:20) or Full-day (9-4:20).
- Record daily goals via iCollege discussion board
- Daily check-ins via WebEx for accountability and to celebrate accomplishment
- Platforms used: iCollege & WebExWriting can be tough. Setting aside blocks of time to writing can be a challenge.
Writing Support for International Graduate Students
ESL 7350: Academic Writing for Graduate Students (3 credits)
- Receive individual feedback on your writing
- Increase your understanding of and write academic genres (e.g., summaries, data commentary)
- Develop your research writing skills (paraphrasing, synthesizing, citing, library research)
- Practice the writing process (including developing revision and editing skills)
- Refine your use of academic vocabulary and grammar
The course follows the GSU semester schedule. Registration occurs during the university course registration period.
This course is pass-fail; students earn a “satisfactory” grade with a course average of 80%.
Incoming students: This course is an excellent introduction to graduate-level writing demands. Enroll to get a start on success! (You must be admitted to GSU to enroll.)
Returning students: Further develop and refine your academic writing, grammar, and vocabulary skills. Write about your current research interests and receive one-on-one feedback to improve your articulation of ideas.
For information about additional support courses for international graduate students:
https://alsl.gsu.edu/support-for-international-graduate-students/
ESL Program for Graduate Students
Department of Applied Linguistics & ESL Georgia State University
Contact: graduateESL@gsu.edu, 404-413-5200 OR
Sharon Cavusgil, ESL Director, scavusgil@gsu.edu, 404-413-5183