Resources for graduate students and faculty seeking best practices in preparation strategies for writing theses, dissertations, area papers, comprehensive exams, and other related projects required by their programs for graduation.

 

GRADUATE TUTORS AT THE ACADEMIC SUPPORT CENTER

ASC Phone: 229-333-7570

ASC Website

The ASC can provide writing support and SPSS support
Office Location: Academic Support Center in the Odum Library or Online

Guidelines:

(1) Call or e-mail to schedule an appointment.

(2) Email an electronic copy of your paper at least 24 hours prior to your appointment (limit to 8 pages).

(3) On the day of your appointment, meet in the ASC or online as scheduled.

As always, students are encouraged to work with their advisors, professors, and committee members throughout the dissertation process, from start to finish.

The support center resources are intended to provide best practices in preparation strategies for writing theses, dissertations, area papers, comprehensive exams, and other related projects required by their programs for graduation. 

LINKS FOR LEARNING

The Challenges of Online Dissertation Programs (coming soon!)

The Paramedic Method (quick tips for writing/editing!) 

Testimonial from ENGL 8300 - Course Focusing on Writing/Editing (PDF Courtesy Dr. Pat Miller -ENGLISH)
Take ENG 8300-Revision and Editing for Professionals (3hrs)

WORKING IN WORD (HEADERS, FOOTERS, PAGE BREAKS)  PAGE Numbering (a YouTube help video)

Thesis & Dissertation Information Pages 

The CELT Center - Writing Advice  

Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL) 

"Why Academic Writing Stinks - and How to Fix It!" PDF (A Collection of Essays Edited by Steven Pinker)

"Word Crimes" by Weird Al Yankovic (YouTube)​