OSU Writing Center
Writing consultants provide support with any type of writing project (class assignments, research papers, CVs/resumes, cover letters, job or scholarship applications, etc.) during any point in your writing process. We're excited to work with you on your next writing project!
Undergrad Research & Writing Studio (the Studio)
Bring your writing or research project to the Undergrad Research & Writing Studio in the Valley Library and receive writing and research support from our peer writing consultants. No appointment is necessary and you can stay as long as you want.
Fall 2024 Hours
Monday - Thursday, 10 am-6 pm
Friday, 10 am-4 pm
Written Feedback
Submit your writing (outline, freewrite, full draft, etc.) online for a written response from a peer writing consultant. Feedback can be provided at any stage of the writing process. You typically receive a response on or prior to the day you select when scheduling.
Visit our OWS webpage for more information and FAQs.
Zoom Appointments
Schedule a 50-minute writing or research consultation via Zoom. Appointments can focus on general or specific writing and/or research support and grammar-related areas of your writing (syntax, usage, etc.).
FALL 2024 Workshops
Workshops are a chance to learn about writing topics, engage in conversation with other students, and practice strategies. All workshops are 50 minutes and held via Zoom. You can read about each workshop and register with the links below.
Summary, Paraphrase, and Quotation: What Is the Difference?
Integrating sources into your writing puts your ideas in conversation with previous writers and researchers. In this workshop, you'll learn differences between summary, paraphrase, and quotation. Together, we'll practice these three approaches and identify strategies for making effective decisions when integrating sources within your writing.
- Monday, October 14 @ 10am: Register here
- Friday, November 8 @ 12pm: Register here
The Writing Process & Time Management
Writing is a process that takes time and energy—things which can be challenging during a busy term. Join us to think through steps of the writing process and discuss approaches to project and time management. Together, we’ll explore strategies and resources to support you in accomplishing your writing goals.
- Thursday, October 17 @ 2pm: Register here
- Monday, November 4 @ 11am: Register here
Personal Statement Strategies
Personal statements are an important part of graduate school applications and can often be stressful to draft. Join us as we introduce personal statements, talk through strategies for structure and content, and review a sample statement together. You’ll learn about strategies for drafting your own statement and resources to support your writing process.
- Monday, October 28 @ 3pm: Register here
- Friday, November 15 @ 10am: Register here