Support For Graduate Students
The MSU Writing Center offers ongoing support to students working on graduate-level writing in the following ways:
One-on-one Appointments
One-on-one appointments with tutors are available online or face-to-face. Graduate students may make appointments with graduate or undergraduate peer tutors. You can schedule a 45 or 90 minute appointment here.
Interdisciplinary Graduate Writing Groups
A small group of graduate students who meet regularly to work on improving their own writing and give feedback to others. The goal of a writing group is to create a community of graduate students who engage intellectually with one another on drafts. Writing groups are supportive, collaborative, non-evaluative spaces. If you are interested in joining a writing group, please complete this registration form. You will be contacted by email to set up an initial group meeting.
Focus Fridays
A weekly “write with us” time for grad students and faculty to work alongside each other. Hosted in the Wilson Hall 1-114 Writing Center on Fridays from 9 am-12 pm. Tutors are available to answer questions.
Formatting Guidelines
Workshops & Events
Looking for other ways to work on your writing? What about a science writing workshop or a writing retreat? See “Workshops and Events” for more information or contact Erin Strickland, at [email protected] or (406) 994-5314.
Meet Your Graduate Peer Tutors
Lindsay McHugh (L. M.)
Pronouns: She/Her
Major: DNP -Doctor of Nursing Practice (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner)
Some subjects/courses taken: Research Statistics, Evidence Based Practice I & II, Healthcare Ethics/Law/Policy, Design of Healthcare Delivery Systems
Strengths as a Tutor:
- APA citations
- Listening and addressing individual writing needs
- Idea flow, writing structure, and concise conclusions
A Little About Me: When I am not studying or tutoring, I also work as a registered nurse at the Bozeman Hospital. In my free time I enjoy recreating outdoors, cooking, and reading historical fiction. As a tutor, I aim to support and guide you to meet your specific writing goals and hope you leave each session feeling confident in your progress as a writer!
Therese Azevedo (T.A.)
Pronouns: She/Her
Major: Statistics
Some subjects/courses taken: Statistics
Strengths as a Tutor:
- Brainstorming, organizing, outlining, and finding relevant resources
- Presentations including data visualizations and graphics
- Research related documents, CVs/resumes, cover letters
A Little Bit About Me: I am a Graduate Tutor at the Writing Center pursuing a Statistics Master’s degree. Outside of academics, I love exploring new cities along with attending local farmers markets. As a tutor, I view the writing process as a fun and creative journey that results in the ability to share ideas and stories. My writing experience consists of working with data and communicating complex ideas to a general audience. I look forward to working with you!