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University Writing Studio

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What we do: The University Writing Studio provides free writing support to undergraduate and graduate students and all FDU faculty and staff. In one-on-one consultations and workshops, our consultants offer feedback and strategies to help you improve at every stage of your writing, from brainstorming to final drafts.

Who’s eligible: We will work with any currently enrolled FDU undergraduate or graduate student, and all faculty and staff. Alumni are also eligible for services. Students who miss two scheduled appointments in the studio will be unable to make future appointments online. If you are restricted from online scheduling, you can join the waitlist or be seen as a walk-in, depending on availability that day.

Note: Students arriving at a tutoring session without materials such as drafts or assignments will not be seen.  Students will need to reschedule their appointment, making sure to bring their course materials with them to their next session.

Want to know more? Contact the Writing Studio at metrowritingstudio@fdu.edu.

Referral Form

Referral forms are not necessary; tutoring is available on a drop-in basis. However, faculty may refer students to the Writing Studio by completing the online referral form for those students in need of assistance.

To fill out a referral form, please click here: Referral Form [SoftDocs form]

Workshop Schedule: Fall 2026

These free workshops are open to all FDU students, faculty, and staff. No registration is required to attend; however, you will need to log in to the appropriate ZOOM meeting ID in order to connect to the virtual presentation.

Email Julia Wagner, Director, at jawagner@fdu.edu for more information about the workshops and the tutoring services offered at the Metro Writing Studio.

Registration information: Log on to the ZOOM meeting 10 minutes before presentation times.

(S) designates a workshop for STUDENTS 

(PD) designates a PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT workshop for tutors and staff 

September 2026 

(S) Writing in the Sciences 

Presenter: Helen Kuttner 
Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026 
Time: 5:30–6:30 PM

ZOOM: https://fdu.zoom.us/j/94485911693?pwd=bGfIedyoXobr8uHWmlqrSsJLoiwzWxE.1 

Professor Helen Kuttner will introduce student skills specific to scientific writing as well as provide the additional writing support available to students through the Metro Writing Studio for such writing. 

(S) Advanced Dissertation Writing for the Ed.D. Program 

Presenter: Michele McCormick 
Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 
Time: 6:30–7:30 PM

ZOOM: https://fdu.zoom.us/j/98498096609 

Professor Michele McCormick, Associate Director of Writing, will host this virtual session to support students who are working on dissertation proposals in the Ed.D. program. The hour-long session will cover the following topics: Ed.D. program dissertation template, tone & voice, synthesis, and other advanced writing topics. Bring a draft of your work and prepare to share. This workshop will be interactive. Open to all FDU students, faculty, and staff, and conveniently scheduled following Dissertation Prep EDUC 8668 and before EDUC 8651 History of Higher Education. 

(S) APA Doctoral-Level Writing Strategies & Style for Ed.D. Coursework 

Presenter: Michele McCormick 
Date: Monday, September 14, 2026 
Time: 6:30–7:30 PM

ZOOM: https://fdu.zoom.us/j/96062601881 

Professor Michele McCormick, Associate Director of Writing, will host this virtual session to support students actively engaged in Ed.D. coursework. The hour-long session will cover the following topics: APA format and style required for formal written work, strategies for using APA format to annotate while reading academic texts, adhering to APA format while drafting discussion board posts, and more. This workshop is a great introduction to doctoral-level writing for students starting the Ed.D. program and an APA format refresher for anyone enrolled in the Ed.D. program. Open to all FDU students, faculty, and staff, and conveniently scheduled following EDUC 8650 Organization and Administration in Education and EDUC 8664 Dissertation Seminar. 

(PD) Supporting Neurodivergent Writers: Strategies for One-on-One Writing Sessions 

Presenter: Eloise Stewart 
Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 
Time: 11:00 a.m.–12:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) 

ZOOM: https://fdu.zoom.us/j/98242635425 

For instructors and tutors, Professor Eloise Stewart will present a workshop covering strategies for working with students with different learning styles during a one-to-one tutoring session. This workshop will explore how to recognize and respond to learning blocks, adapt an approach when a strategy is not working, and pivot to techniques that better support the individual writer. Grounded in principles of Universal Design for Learning, this practical session will give tutors concrete, applicable strategies for creating more accessible, responsive, and productive writing sessions for all students. 

October 2026 

(S) MLA 9th Edition 

Presenter: Yelena Shekhtman 
Date: Friday, October 2, 2026 
Time: 11:30 a.m.–12:45 PM 

ZOOM: https://fdu.zoom.us/j/9255241620 

Professor Yelena Shekhtman will introduce and review the 9th edition of MLA format for students. 

(S) Working with Sources: Integrating Research into Your Writing 

Presenter: Jennifer Gregory 
Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 
Time: 3:30–4:30 PM 

ZOOM: https://fdu.zoom.us/j/96405502181 

Hosted by Professor Jen Gregory, this workshop focuses on the essential skills of working with research, including selecting and introducing sources, quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing effectively. Students will also learn how to connect source material to their own ideas, maintain their voice, and avoid common citation and plagiarism problems. This workshop is appropriate for all writers at any stage of the writing process. 

(S) Essential Spoken English for International Students 

Presenter: Paul Caruso 
Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 
Time: 6:00–7:30 PM

ZOOM: https://fdu.zoom.us/j/98498183433 

Culled from Professor Paul Caruso’s teaching experiences abroad, this participatory workshop will help international students improve their English conversation skills in the classroom and among their peers. 

(S) Introduction to APA Format 

Presenter: Danielle DesFosses 
Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026 
Time: 7:00–8:30 PM 

ZOOM: https://fdu.zoom.us/j/3878044840 

Professor Danielle DesFosses will cover the basics of APA formatting, commonly used to cite sources in academic writing, and guide students through practice exercises. 

(PD) Supporting Neurodivergent Writers: Strategies for One-on-One Writing Sessions 

Presenter: Eloise Stewart 
Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 
Time: 12:00–1:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) 

ZOOM: https://fdu.zoom.us/j/99980174330 

For instructors and tutors, Professor Eloise Stewart will present a workshop covering strategies for working with students with different learning styles during a one-to-one tutoring session. This workshop will explore how to recognize and respond to learning blocks, adapt an approach when a strategy is not working, and pivot to techniques that better support the individual writer. Grounded in principles of Universal Design for Learning, this practical session will give tutors concrete, applicable strategies for creating more accessible, responsive, and productive writing sessions for all students. 

(S) Professional Writing: Writing with Clarity, Confidence, and Purpose 

Presenter: Rochelle Moskowitz 
Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026 
Time: 3:30–4:30 PM 

ZOOM: https://fdu.zoom.us/j/6790048367 

Professional writing requires the ability to communicate clearly and effectively for a specific audience and purpose. Those who can communicate effectively in writing will achieve results faster than those who cannot. Hosted by Professor Rochelle Moskowitz, this workshop introduces strategies for organizing ideas, strengthening tone and style, improving clarity and concision, and making effective writing choices for workplace and professional settings. 

(S) Advanced APA Format 

Presenter: Helen Kuttner 
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026 
Time: 4:00–5:30 PM

ZOOM: https://fdu.zoom.us/j/99178597842 

Designed for those students who know the basics of APA, this workshop, presented by Professor Helen Kuttner, will offer a brief APA overview before launching into more complicated citation issues. A question-and-answer period will follow for specific APA format questions. 

November 2026 

(S) Creating the Works Cited List – MLA 

Presenter: Yelena Shekhtman 
Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026 
Time: 10:00–11:30 AM

ZOOM: https://fdu.zoom.us/j/9255241620 

Professor Yelena Shekhtman will lead this workshop designed for those who are familiar with the basics of MLA parenthetical citation. She will focus on how to create the Works Cited list.