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!
Ongoing Support
Upcoming Workshops
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| 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 |
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| Tuesday, March 31st, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
Business Writing for Professionals
Facilitator: Attorney Rob Smith, Jr. Chairperson of the Management and International Business Department |
Teams |
| Tuesday, April 7th, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
Building Writing Structures to Communicate Clearly Facilitator: Dr. Tess Marchant-Shapiro SCSU Writing Director, Professor of Political Science |
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| Tuesday, April 14th, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
Journal Quality – Why It Matters for Your Research Facilitator: Amy Jansen, M.L.I.S., Library Services Not all sources are created equal. Learn to evaluate journal credibility, interpret impact metrics, and identify predatory publishers to ensure your thesis or project is built on a foundation of high-quality scholarship. |
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| Tuesday, April 21st, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
Revising your Writing for Clarity Facilitator: Dr. Tess Marchant-Shapiro SCSU Writing Director, Professor of Political Science |
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Past Workshops
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Citation Managers – what are they and why do you need one Facilitator: Rebecca Hedreen M.L.I.S., Library Services |
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Beyond Google Scholar & SouthernSearch: diving deeper into your research Facilitator: Amy Jansen M.L.I.S., Library Services |
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How to Read Scholarly Articles Facilitator: Dr. Tess Marchant-Shapiro SCSU Writing Director, Professor of Political Science |
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From Idea to Proposal: Developing a Strong Thesis or Dissertation Facilitator: Dr. Cheryl Durwin Professor, Psychology and Graduate Coordinator |
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Citing and Referencing Sources using APA Facilitator: Dr. Tess Marchant-Shapiro SCSU Writing Director, Professor of Political Science |
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Setting up a Thesis or Dissertation in Word Facilitator: Dr. Tess Marchant-Shapiro SCSU Writing Director, Professor of Political Science |
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Writing Clearly at the Macro-Level: Structuring a Paper Facilitator: Dr. Tess Marchant-Shapiro SCSU Writing Director, Professor of Political Science |
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Writing Clearly at the Micro-Level: Writing Paragraphs and Sentences Facilitator: Dr. Tess Marchant-Shapiro SCSU Writing Director, Professor of Political Science |
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Simplifying the Writing Process: One Chunk at a Time Facilitator: Dr Tess Marchant-Shapiro SCSU Writing Director, Professor of Political Science |
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Beyond Google, Part 2 – Advanced Searching Facilitator: Amy Jansen M.L.I.S., Library Services |
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AI Tools for Article Searching and Review Facilitator: Rebecca Hedreen M.L.I.S., Library Services |
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Has Your Reference Been Retracted Facilitator: Rebecca Hedreen M.L.I.S., Library Services |
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Journal Quality Unpacked Facilitator: Amy Jansen M.L.I.S., Library Services |
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Simplifying the Writing Process: One Chunk at a Time Facilitator: Dr. Tess Marchant-Shapiro, SCSU Writing Director, Prof. of Political Science |
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Research Smarter, Not Harder: Advanced Tools & Techniques Facilitator: Amy Jansen, M.L.I.S., Library Services |
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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 |
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AI Literature: Searching Tools and Cautions Facilitator: Rebecca Hedreen, M.L.I.S., Library Services |
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Establishing Your Scholarly Identity & Profile Facilitator: Amy Jansen, M.L.I.S., Library Services |
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Building Clarity into the Structure of Your Writing Facilitator: Dr. Tess Marchant-Shapiro SCSU Writing Director, Professor of Political Science |
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Business Writing for Professionals Facilitator: Attorney Rob Smith, Jr. Chairperson of the Management and International Business Department |
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Writing a Literature Review Facilitator: Dr. Tess Marchant-Shapiro SCSU Writing Director, Professor of Political Science |
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Finding and Using Gray Literature for Advanced Research Facilitator: Amy Jansen, M.L.I.S., Library Services |
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Revising your Writing for Clarity Facilitator: Dr. Tess Marchant-Shapiro SCSU Writing Director, Professor of Political Science |
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Beyond the Basics: Advanced Search Strategies for Graduate Students Facilitator: Amy Jansen, M.L.I.S., Library Services Move beyond simple keyword searches. Master advanced database filters, Boolean logic, and citation chaining to streamline your literature review and uncover the specialized scholarly resources needed for graduate-level work. |
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