Academic and Professional Writing and Research Support

As a graduate student at Southern, you have access to year-round academic writing support.

You have access to one-on-one writing tutoring—both in-person and virtually—designed to support a wide range of writing needs, from thesis development to discipline-specific assignments. Peer tutors, many of whom are experienced in professional and academic writing, provide guidance on structure, clarity, and style. Additional resources include year-round writing workshops, online tools, and specialized support for English language learners, ensuring that you have the tools you need to succeed at every stage of your academic journey!

Check this page regularly for announcements on future workshops!

Ongoing Support

One-on-One Librarian Consultation

10am – 3pm on weekdays in Buley Library

Librarians by School

One-on-One Librarian Consultation (Virtual)

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Librarians by School

Sit Down and Write (Virtual)

Call for Facilitators! Facilitating is easy – just keep an eye on the timer. The important part is showing up (on Teams), for you and the Sit Down & Write community.

Contact Rebecca Hedreen at hedreenr1@southernct.edu for more info and to schedule your sessions.

Current Schedule

CASAS Writing Tutors

Mondays: 8:00 – 10:00am and 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Tuesdays: 11:30am – 1:30pm and 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Wednesdays: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Thursdays: 8:00am-10:30am
Fridays: 11:30am – 4:00pm

Appointments can be booked through Navigate (video reference) OR by calling 203-392-6828. In Navigate, please select “Graduate Writing Tutoring”. Navigate will have the most up-to-date appointment availability.

If you have further questions, please email Bob Benway at benwayr1@southernct.edu.

Library Resources for Graduate Students

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Upcoming Workshops

Date	Time	Event	Location
Monday, December 1st, 2025	5:00 PM – 6:00 PM	Revising your Writing for Clarity Facilitator: Dr. Tess Marchant-Shapiro SCSU Writing Director, Professor of Political Science	WebEx
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026	5:00 PM – 6:00 PM	Journal Quality – Why It Matters for Your Research Facilitator: Amy Jansen, M.L.I.S., Library Services	Zoom
Tuesday, February 17th, 2026	5:00 PM – 6:00 PM	Citation Managers – What are they and why do you need one? Facilitator: Rebecca Hedreen M.L.I.S., Library Services	TBA
Tuesday, March 10th, 2026	5:00 PM – 6:00 PM	AI Tools for Article Searching and Review Facilitator: Rebecca Hedreen M.L.I.S., Library Services	TBA
Tuesday, March 24th, 2026	5:00 PM – 6:00 PM	Data & Digital Tools for Graduate Student Researchers Facilitator: Amy Jansen, M.L.I.S., Library Services	Zoom

Past Workshops

Topic	Archive
Citation Managers – what are they and why do you need one Facilitator: Rebecca Hedreen M.L.I.S., Library Services	Video Slides
Beyond Google Scholar & SouthernSearch: diving deeper into your research Facilitator: Amy Jansen M.L.I.S., Library Services	Video Slides
How to Read Scholarly Articles Facilitator: Dr. Tess Marchant-Shapiro SCSU Writing Director, Professor of Political Science	N/A
From Idea to Proposal: Developing a Strong Thesis or Dissertation Facilitator: Dr. Cheryl Durwin Professor, Psychology and Graduate Coordinator	Video
Citing and Referencing Sources using APA Facilitator: Dr. Tess Marchant-Shapiro SCSU Writing Director, Professor of Political Science	N/A
Setting up a Thesis or Dissertation in Word Facilitator: Dr. Tess Marchant-Shapiro SCSU Writing Director, Professor of Political Science	N/A
Writing Clearly at the Macro-Level: Structuring a Paper Facilitator: Dr. Tess Marchant-Shapiro SCSU Writing Director, Professor of Political Science	N/A
Writing Clearly at the Micro-Level: Writing Paragraphs and Sentences Facilitator: Dr. Tess Marchant-Shapiro SCSU Writing Director, Professor of Political Science	N/A
Simplifying the Writing Process: One Chunk at a Time Facilitator: Dr Tess Marchant-Shapiro SCSU Writing Director, Professor of Political Science	Slides
Beyond Google, Part 2 – Advanced Searching Facilitator: Amy Jansen M.L.I.S., Library Services	Slides
AI Tools for Article Searching and Review Facilitator: Rebecca Hedreen M.L.I.S., Library Services	Video
Has Your Reference Been Retracted Facilitator: Rebecca Hedreen M.L.I.S., Library Services	Video
Journal Quality Unpacked Facilitator: Amy Jansen M.L.I.S., Library Services	Slides
Simplifying the Writing Process: One Chunk at a Time Facilitator: Dr. Tess Marchant-Shapiro, SCSU Writing Director, Prof. of Political Science	N/A
Research Smarter, Not Harder: Advanced Tools & Techniques Facilitator: Amy Jansen, M.L.I.S., Library Services	Video
Ethical Use of Generative AI in Writing Facilitators: Hayley Battaglia, M.F.A., M.S.L.S., Library Services and Dr. Tess Marchant-Shapiro, SCSU Writing Director, Professor of Political Science	N/A
AI Literature: Searching Tools and Cautions Facilitator: Rebecca Hedreen, M.L.I.S., Library Services	N/A
Establishing Your Scholarly Identity & Profile Facilitator: Amy Jansen, M.L.I.S., Library Services	Video Slides
Building Clarity into the Structure of Your Writing Facilitator: Dr. Tess Marchant-Shapiro SCSU Writing Director, Professor of Political Science	Slides
Business Writing for Professionals Facilitator: Attorney Rob Smith, Jr. Chairperson of the Management and International Business Department	N/A
Writing a Literature Review Facilitator: Dr. Tess Marchant-Shapiro SCSU Writing Director, Professor of Political Science	Slides
Finding and Using Gray Literature for Advanced Research Facilitator: Amy Jansen, M.L.I.S., Library Services	N/A

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