Where to find us
SMART Lab
University Writing Center
SI
New Fall 2025:
- Drop-in Writing & Support Space - Wednesdays 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursdays 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., drop in for quick questions and work in a supportive environment. No appointment needed! In-person only. Join us in the University Library, third floor, East Wing.
- Writer's Block Rumble - December 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., join us in person to work on your final projects. Tutors available for quick questions. No appointment needed!
Services in EAB:
Below are a list of services offered. We recognize that some services may overlap; simply select the service that you feel best describes your project.
- 100-399 level class assignment/essay - For general help with writing-related work for any freshman- through junior-level class. For example, if you want help understanding a prompt for University 100 or a second pair of eyes to go over an essay for English 333, this is the place for you!
- 400-799 level class assignment/essay - For general help with writing-related work for any senior- through graduate-level class. For example, if you’d like support approaching the instructions for a CADV 470 assignment or assistance with your ELPS 730 report, we can help!
- APA Style - For expert help with American Psychological Association style. Need help fixing your spacing or setting a hanging indent? This is the service for you! We don’t expect you to memorize all the rules; we will model how to look the necessary information up so that you can tackle even the trickiest formatting on your own in the future.
- Chicago Manual of Style - For expert help with Chicago style formatting. Note: This service is limited to Chicago citation experts. All consultants have access to handouts and can help guide you as peers through most questions. Please consider making a 100-399 or 400-799 level appointment for general questions.
- Creative project - Are you writing prose, a script, or working on another creative project that involves writing? Select this option to see consultants who are happy to work with you!
- Critical theory - We have several consultants who specialize in critical theory and can help guide you on the right path for your critical theory projects.
- Graduate or senior thesis/capstone/dissertation - For graduate students working on their final project for graduation.
- Grammar skills - For help focusing on grammar. This option may be especially helpful for English Language Learners, but we welcome everyone who is interested in improving their grammar skills!
- Journalism writing - Meet with consultants who are specially qualified to help with your journalism writing. Note: This service is limited to journalism experts. All consultants can help with grammar, clarity, flow, and other general writing concerns.
- MLA Style - For expert help with Modern Language Association style. Need help fixing your spacing or setting a hanging indent? This is the service for you! We don’t expect you to memorize all the rules; we will model how to look the necessary information up so that you can tackle even the trickiest formatting on your own in the future.
- Personal statement/statement of purpose - For assistance with personal statements and statements of purpose, documents which are usually required for scholarship, internship, and graduate school applications (among others!).
- Resume or cover letter - For help with application materials, such as a resume, cover letter, or curriculum vitae (CV). You can bring in a finished document for review, or we can help you get started from scratch! Tip: Bring the position announcement or job description if possible.
- Scholarship essay - For help with personal essays as part of a scholarship application. If you haven’t started yet, we can help you decode the instructions and plan your response. If you already have a draft, we’re happy to review it and give feedback.
- Speech - Public speaking may be a common phobia, but never fear—we’re here to help! Select this option for support composing, revising, and practicing for a speech in any class.
Note: Our services are not just for papers! We are happy to look at your slides, posters, and any other materials written in English. You come in, we help out!
