Writing Tutoring

Free writing assistance is available for all Tufts students. Tutors work with undergraduate and graduate students to plan, draft, and revise papers. Tutorial assistance is also available for longer writing projects such as senior theses and dissertations. Students may make an appointment to consult with a writing tutor through the Online Tutor Finder, or visit a writing tutor during drop-in hours in Tisch Library or elsewhere on campus (see the ARC web site for drop-in schedule).

For Undergraduates:

• Writing Tutoring for English 1, 2, 3, 4 and Philosophy 1:
  Elizabeth Leavell and Brianna are professional writing tutors dedicated to helping first-year students transition to college-level writing. Make an appointment with Elizabeth or Brianna through the Online Tutor Finder.
• Writing Consultations for Any Undergraduate Course
  Students can receive assistance from a peer Writing Fellow at any stage in the writing process, from brainstorming to revising. To set up an appointment, go to the Online Tutor Finder. Don't wait till the last minute . . . our tutors are students, too.
• Writing Consultants for Senior Thesis Writers
  Seniors writing a thesis can receive writing support and feedback from experienced Graduate Writing Consultants. Email Amalia Jiva to request a Senior Thesis Writing Consultant.
• Special Writing Projects: Application Essays for Graduate School and Fellowships
  Email Amalia Jiva to request a graduate student writing consultant for special writing projects.

For Graduate Students:

• Writing Support
  We support projects such as essays, term papers, fellowship applications, theses, doctoral dissertations, conference papers, proposals and abstracts. Writing tutoring is individualized, and may be arranged for regular weekly appointments or on an as-needed basis or. Our writing tutors are graduate students seeking degrees in English, Philosophy, Nutrition, Law & Diplomacy, Child Development, Museum Studies, and many other fields. Visit the Online Tutor Finder to request a Graduate Writing Consultant, or visit the ARC web site to see tutor drop-in hours at Tisch Library.
• Oral Communications
  Individualized tutoring is also available to help students prepare for class presentations, professional presentations, interview, and course lectures.
• English
  We help non-native speakers of English improve their diction, grammar, and prose style for greater clarity. Non-native speakers of English may also meet with a tutor or conversation group to improve English pronunciation and practice speaking skills.

To Make an Appointment if you are a Graduate Student:

• If you are a Fletcher student, contact Benjamin Mazzotta for a referral to an available tutor. Download a handout about the writing program or an application form for a tutor here.
• If you are enrolled through the Graduate & Professional School, contact Amy Woodbury for a referral to an available tutor.
• For more information about graduate writing workshops, tutor drop-in hours, or other special programs such as English conversation groups or the dissertation support group, email Amalia Jiva.
• To contact a writing tutor to schedule an appointment, use the Online Tutor Finder.
• For questions about writing tutoring, becoming a tutor, or finding a writing tutor for a special project, email Amalia Jiva.