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Welcome to Writing Services


For citation support and information about academic integrity, visit our Write and Cite Guide 

The library provides free individualized support for writing at the GSD.

Peer writing tutors can help with many kinds of writing, including

  • Papers for class
  • Studio scripts
  • Resumes and cover letters
  • Applications for funding and internships
  • Thesis, dissertation, or book-chapter sections
  • Articles for publication

Peer writing tutors serve as attentive and responsive readers who will work with you to develop and refine your voice as a writer and support your writing and planning skills such as

  • Understanding assignment promtps
  • Brainstorming
  • Refining thesis arguments
  • Outlining and organization
  • Clarifying ideas

Sign up for a one-hour appointment up to two times a week. Tutors can spend up to15 minutes before the session reading through your documents in preparation. You will receive an appointment confirmation email for the session with a Zoom link. If you prefer to meet in person, let your tutor know.

Drop in for unreserved sessions using this Zoom link to see if a tutor is available.

If you sign up and can't attend, please delete your reservation so that another student can sign up.

If you have additional questions, feel free to contact us at writingservices@gsd.harvard.edu