May 29, 2024

Writing Studio News & Notes – Faculty Edition

2023–2024 has already been a banner academic year at the Writing Studio, but we aren’t done yet. The Writing Studio is open and offering consultations at our physical offices at 1801 Edgehill or online through August 9th.

We’re also on hand to support Maymester and Summer Session classes through in-class workshops and brief introductions to our services and to assist instructors prepping fall syllabuses through our writing pedagogy consultations.

Read on for more details on summer support, and as always please reach out with any questions!

Summer Support

Bring the Writing Studio to Your Classroom

Writing Studio staff and consultants have been all over campus this year, visiting more than 80 classes. It’s not too late to invite us to yours!

Brief Introductions to the Writing Studio

Our ten-minute introductory presentations offer all the essential details about the Writing Studio and help reassure students that friendly faces are here to help them.

Complete our In-Class Introduction to the Writing Studio form to request a visit.

In-Class Writing Workshops

Writing consultants are available to lead workshops on specific elements of the academic writing process. Our standard workshops cover a variety of essential topics:

We can also work with you to develop a workshop tailored to your course’s specific needs. Past custom topics have included case studies, literature reviews, podcasts, op-eds, and more.

Complete our In-Class Writing Workshop Request form to start the process.

Visit the Writing Studio’s Faculty page for additional information and resources available for instructors.

Writing Pedagogy Consultations

The Writing Studio’s Director, Associate and Assistant Directors, and Academic Support Coordinators are available to discuss writing pedagogy: syllabus construction and development, writing assignment design, resources for student writing support, and more.

To schedule an appointment, please contact our Administrative Specialist by emailing writing.studio@vanderbilt.edu.

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Questions?

The Writing Studio supports writers, instructors of writing, and all the ways writing is an essential medium for learning, discovery, serving our communities, and achieving our goals within the Vanderbilt community.

One-on-one writing consultation appointments are available in-person and online Sundays-Fridays, as early as 9:00 a.m. and as late as 8:00 p.m. Bring writing projects at any stage in the writing process. Schedule up to 7 days in advance through the Writing Studio website.

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