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Resources for Graduate Students

Student writers feel more comfortable with their writing when they find support, feedback, samples, and answers to their questions. We selected these resources with the graduate student writer in mind.

Note for Spring 2008: Extended 1 hour appointments are available to grad students Tue-Thur in Wescoe 4017. Or, half hour walk-ins are available Monday and Tuesday, 6-9pm at Watson Library and Fridays, 11-3pm in Wescoe 4017.

Make an Appointment
Don't wait in line! Schedule a time to work with a writing consultant at our Wescoe or Watson locations by using our online appointment system, calling (785) 864-2399 or sending us an Instant Message.

Graduate Student Writing Groups
These dissertation and thesis writing support groups provide graduate students with a community of writers that offers them several complimentary types of support

Dissertation Calculator
Need a little help seeing the big picture? Use this Dissertation Calculator from the University of Minnesota to assist you in mapping out your plan of attack--from identifying your research question to finalizing your revision.

Online Consultations
Submit your writing online and receive a response by e-mail within 48 hours (except weekends). Available to all KU students and staff during the spring, summer, and fall semesters.

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