What Is It? One-on-one writing support, synchronous or asynchronous, with appointments available year-round
Who Is It For? For all WSSW students, at all levels of experience and confidence
Where Is It? Fully online
Cost? No cost
Writing Consultants
Get support with your course assignments in Wurzweiler’s MSW, PhD, and DSW programs. Work one-on-one with a Writing Consultant on any aspect of your writing, from research and brainstorming to outlining and drafting to final editing and APA-style citation
The WSSW Writing Consultants are a team of PhD-level writers, teachers, and researchers. We provide writing support services for all WSSW students, at all levels of experience and confidence. We can help with interpreting assignments, generating ideas, incorporating research, planning and outlining, composing paragraphs, and polishing sentences.
Session Types
The WSSW Writing Consultants offer two session types: Online Chat and Email Exchange.
Online Chat
Online Chat sessions take place in real time on Zoom. Sessions extend for 45 minutes. Students come to us with materials to consider—whether drafts, outlines, assignment instructions, or research inquiries—and we assist them in developing their skill-sets, refining both their writing processes and their end-products. Students report that Online Chat sessions are an easy, conversational method for getting an outside expert’s eye on their works-in-progress.
Email Exchange
Email Exchange sessions are an opportunity to receive written feedback on drafts of up to 2,500 words. Students email their drafts to us, sharing their specific questions (e.g., about whether the paper addressed the prompt or used APA format correctly) so that we can supply tailored feedback. We supply this feedback asynchronously, within 48 hours of the appointment time. Students can then review our comments and suggestions independently at their own pace.
We can help with
Interpreting assignments
Generating ideas
Incorporating research
Planning & outlining
Composing paragraphs
Polishing sentences
Adopting academic style
Following APA guidelines
Full Program Breakdown
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The WSSW Writing Consultants are a team of PhD-level writers, teachers, and researchers. We provide writing support services for all WSSW students, at all levels of experience and confidence. We can help with interpreting assignments, generating ideas, incorporating research, planning and outlining, composing paragraphs, and polishing sentences.
Session Types
The WSSW Writing Consultants offer two session types: Online Chat and Email Exchange.
Online Chat
Online Chat sessions take place in real time on Zoom. Sessions extend for 45 minutes. Students come to us with materials to consider—whether drafts, outlines, assignment instructions, or research inquiries—and we assist them in developing their skill-sets, refining both their writing processes and their end-products. Students report that Online Chat sessions are an easy, conversational method for getting an outside expert’s eye on their works-in-progress.
Email Exchange
Email Exchange sessions are an opportunity to receive written feedback on drafts of up to 2,500 words. Students email their drafts to us, sharing their specific questions (e.g., about whether the paper addressed the prompt or used APA format correctly) so that we can supply tailored feedback. We supply this feedback asynchronously, within 48 hours of the appointment time. Students can then review our comments and suggestions independently at their own pace.
Interpreting assignments
Generating ideas
Incorporating research
Planning & outlining
Composing paragraphs
Polishing sentences
Adopting academic style
Following APA guidelines
We understand writing as a social and communal enterprise
Whatever challenges you may be facing as you confront your course assignments and research projects, we’re here to play the role of friendly and supportive advisors—a low-stakes test audience for your writing. Book an appointment now by visiting our self-service scheduling website, https://wsswwriting.setmore.com/.
At a Glance
Open to all WSSW students
No cost
Fully online
One-on-one support, synchronous or asynchronous
Appointments available year-round
Schedule appointments up to three weeks in advance
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Resources
WSSW Writing Consultants and Writing Support Services Co-Coordinators:
- Charlotte Thurston charlotte.thurston@yu.edu
- Kultej Dhariwal kultej.dhariwal@yu.edu
- Liza Shapiro yelizaveta.shapiro@yu.edu
- Tom Ribitzky tom.ribitzky@yu.edu
- Kathleen Hynes kathleen.hynes@yu.edu
To book an appointment and find further information about our services, visit our website. Send general inquiries to wsswwritingconsultants@gmail.com.
Resources from the WSSW Writing Consultants
- Addressing Social Work Assignments (Video)
- APA Basics for Social Work (Video)
- Composing with Sources (Video)
- Templates and Verbs for Social Work Papers (PDF)
- How to Find Academic Sources (PDF)
- APA Style Info Sheet
- APA - Style and Grammar Guidelines
- APA - Bias-Free Language
- APA - Sample Papers
- Purdue OWL - APA Formatting and Style Guide
Web resources on writing a literature review
- UNC Writing Center - Literature Reviews
- UMN Duluth - Guidelines for Writing a Literature Review
Contact Us
WSSW Writing Consultants and Writing Support Services Co-Coordinators:
- Charlotte Thurston charlotte.thurston@yu.edu
- Kultej Dhariwal kultej.dhariwal@yu.edu
- Liza Shapiro yelizaveta.shapiro@yu.edu
- Tom Ribitzky tom.ribitzky@yu.edu
- Kathleen Hynes kathleen.hynes@yu.edu
To book an appointment and find further information about our services, visit our website. Send general inquiries to wsswwritingconsultants@gmail.com.
Resources
Resources from the WSSW Writing Consultants
- Addressing Social Work Assignments (Video)
- APA Basics for Social Work (Video)
- Composing with Sources (Video)
- Templates and Verbs for Social Work Papers (PDF)
- How to Find Academic Sources (PDF)
- APA Style Info Sheet
- APA - Style and Grammar Guidelines
- APA - Bias-Free Language
- APA - Sample Papers
- Purdue OWL - APA Formatting and Style Guide
Web resources on writing a literature review
- UNC Writing Center - Literature Reviews
- UMN Duluth - Guidelines for Writing a Literature Review
