Writers' Den

Our Mission

The mission of the Writers' Den is to help Florida Tech undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, staff, and professionals across the curriculum to improve their writing, which is an essential part of the learning process, and to increase their chances of academic and professional success. Our goal is to provide a dedicated place for students to work productively, generate ideas, and share research with peers and a supportive tutoring staff.

Our Services

Online and in-person appointments may be set up for consultations and review sessions. Tutors work with students to improve writing assignments and projects, such as the following:

Paragraphs and essays
Lab reports
Research papers
Scholarship applications
Personal statements
Business proposals
Theses and dissertations
Journal articles
Résumés and cover letters
Academic and professional documents
Format check of citations and references following APA, MLA, IEEE, ACS, AMA, ICMJE (Vancouver), and Chicago styles

Tutors deliver personalized, instructive analyses of the following topics:

Format
Grammar and mechanics
Sentence structure
Organization
Content
Sources

The Writers' Den serves the following:

Traditional students who need help with writing assignments
International graduate students who have not taken introductory English writing courses at Florida Tech
Students whose second language is English (ESL) who need directed instruction in mastering English grammar
Students who desire to work in peer-writing workshops, including writing groups for undergraduate and graduate students
Undergraduate and graduate student tutors who receive professional development and training for national certification
Faculty, staff, and professionals who need a review and recommendations

The Writers' Den is also a space for students to