Graduate writing presents unique challenges. To help you in your academic career, we have three Graduate Writing Consultants who are experienced in both standard writing conventions and the graduate writing genre. We can assist you in many types of writing, but here are some examples of what we commonly see:

• Theses
• Dissertations
• Course papers
• Publications
• Job and graduate school applications

At the Writing Center, we know every writer needs a good reader, so we strive to reach writers in ways that work with the demands of grad school. We have four ways to meet with our consultants: in-person, online Zoom, online asynchronous, and online hybrid.

In-Person

During an in-person appointment, you will work one-on-one with a Graduate Writing Consultant to collaboratively discuss your writing. Our scheduling flexibility is set within the operating hours of our main writing center.

To schedule an appointment, call us at (940) 565-2563, email us at GradWriting@unt.edu, or visit a desk clerk in Sage 150.

Online

Our online hours have more flexibility with scheduling. To schedule any type of online appointment, email GradWriting@unt.edu with the following information:

• Name

• UNT email address

• Phone number

• 8-digit UNT ID number

• Classification level (master's, doctoral, etc.)

• Major/degree program

• Four-letter-and-four-number course for which you need this service (ex: ENGL 6250)

• Assignment type (class assignment, dissertation, job materials, etc.)

• Citation and formatting style for assignment (APA, MLA, Chicago A [Notes], Chicago B [Author Date], etc.)

• Preferred tutor, if applicable

• Date and time preferred for appointment

o 1.

o 2.

o 3.

• Appointment type (in person, Zoom, asynchronous, hybrid)

• Questions or areas of concern

To see which type of online appointment you need, check out the descriptions below:

Online Zoom

During an online Zoom appointment, you will collaboratively work one-on-one with a Graduate Writing Consultant to discuss your writing. These interactive appointments are best for getting started, talking through concepts, or discussing goals.

Online Asynchronous

For an online asynchronous appointment, you will send yourdocument to GradWriting@unt.edu. During the scheduled time, your Graduate Writing Consultant will review your work, and leave comments and suggestions for you to consider. Asynchronous appointments work best for established clients or works that are largely completed.

Online Hybrid

In an online hybrid appointment, clients will have a short meeting with the Graduate Writing Consultant--either before or after the document review--to discuss things like overall goals, structure, and/or areas needing closer work. The tutor will also offer suggestions asynchronously.

FAQ

How quickly will I hear back from the Grad Consultants?

After emailing GradWriting@unt.edu with a request for an appointment, you can expect a response within two business days.

How often can I see a Graduate Consultant?

You can work with a Graduate Consultant for one hour, twice per week.

How far in advance can I book appointments?

You can book up to two appointments four weeks in advance.

How many pages can a Graduate Consultant get through?
Our Graduate Consultants can cover anywhere from 5-10 pages of writing in one appointment; however, keep in mind this could change based on the state of the document. Longer works, like articles or theses/dissertations, will require multiple appointments over several weeks.

Do you offer writing workshops?

We do! In collaboration with the Toulouse Graduate School (TGS), we offer several workshops throughout the year, and even offers a writing bootcamp. The bootcamps serve as designated writing time over the span of three days. To see all upcoming events, click here.

I need to format my thesis/dissertation. Will the Grad Consultants do that for me?

Our Grad Consultants are experienced in working with the content of a document. While they may be able to give general feedback, formatting is outside the scope of content. You can find the clickable UNT thesis and dissertation manual here.

Our Graduate Writing Consultants

Mandy Hughes | Ph.D. candidate in English Literature

Lee Cervantes | MS candidate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Samiee Espinoza-Villejo | Ph.D. candidate in Environmental Philosophy and Geography