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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

  • Brainstorm  topics
  • Focus ideas
  • Revise papers
  • Peer edit
  • Polish prose
  • Overcome obstacles
  • Share success 

Writing Workshops 

Writing Workshop Topics

  • Essays and Research Papers
  • Thesis Construction
  • Content Development
  • Mechanics and Grammar
  • APA and MLA
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