Writing Studio

The Writing Studio offers one-on-one tutoring sessions, programming, and resources designed to bolster the written and verbal communication skills of MICA students.

Support of Writing Projects

Tutors can assist students with a wide variety of writing projects, including:

  • Academic papers
  • Personal essays
  • Artist statements
  • Grant proposals
  • Grad school applications
  • Résumés / cover letters
  • Any writing assignment

The Writing Process

Tutors can work with students at any stage of the writing process, including:

  • Brainstorming / outlining
  • Thesis development
  • Organization
  • Reviewing a draft
  • Logic / cohesiveness
  • Sentence-writing
  • Grammar

English as a Second Language

The Writing Studio welcomes ESL students. Tutors can offer assistance with any number of facets relating to written English, as well as basic conversational English that may apply to presentations, critiques, and the arts. We encourage those students who require intensive support to schedule regular meetings.

What to Expect In a Tutoring Session

Our experienced group of professional tutors will engage students in conversation, to determine what the students wish to accomplish. Generally, tutors will first tackle "global issues" such as a paper's overarching argument, before counseling students on "local issues" such as sentence structure. Typically, sessions are designed to last 50 minutes.

How Students Can Prepare in Advance

Students should arrive at the Writing Studio with a solid grasp of the assignment. It's a good idea to bring related materials, such as an assignment sheet and course texts. Tutors will not edit or proofread an essay but can offer students strategies for completing those tasks on their own.

Avoiding Plaigiarism

Tutors can help students to cite sources properly. If in doubt about documenting sources of information, students should consult a faculty member, a librarian in the Decker Library, or a Writing Studio tutor. The Writing Studio is a committed partner in the College's efforts to stamp out plagiarism.

Make an Appointment
Call us at (410) 225-2418 or email us at writing@mica.edu

Location
Bunting Center 452

Hours of Operation
Monday through Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sunday: 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.
... also by appointment.
(Hours subject to change.)

Mailing Address
Writing Studio
Maryland Institute College of Art
1300 W. Mt. Royal Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217

Fax Number
410-225-4212

Need Disability or Other Academic Support
Visit the Learning Resource Center web site: www.mica.edu/LRC

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